Australian Red Meat Exporters: Opportunity to Feature on the Aussie Meat Trade Hub Database
The Aussie Meat Trade Hub, launched earlier this year by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), has quickly established itself as a comprehensive resource for the international trade of Australian beef, lamb, and goat meat. This platform offers a range of services and tools designed to facilitate the buying, selling, promotion, and marketing of Australian red […]
New Zealand Set to Resume Live Animal Exports with Enhanced ‘Gold Standard’ Welfare Requirements
Live animal exports from New Zealand are poised to resume, subject to new ‘gold standard’ requirements aimed at enhancing animal welfare and safety. This development follows commitments from National, ACT, and NZ First during election campaigning to reverse the ban on live exports while implementing improved welfare standards. The new government has confirmed its intention […]
Global Dairy Summit Reveals Divergent Approaches to Farming Challenges: New Zealand’s Regulatory Stance Contrasts with International Trends
At the International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit held in Chicago in late 2023, Richard McIntyre, Federated Farmers’ dairy chair, gained insights into global dairy farming challenges and approaches, particularly contrasting New Zealand’s methods with those of other countries. McIntyre observed that dairy farmers worldwide face similar challenges, but the response strategies vary significantly. He […]
Australian Red Meat Gains Traction in North America: Beef Exports Rise as MLA Capitalises on Market Opportunities
The Australian red meat industry is witnessing a growing interest in its beef, lamb, and goat products in the North American market. Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is actively supporting exporters and levy payers to capitalise on these favourable trading conditions. Key trends in Australian red meat exports to North America in 2023 have been […]
Dr Trevor James: A Lifetime Battling Weeds for New Zealand’s Agriculture
In the latest Land Champions edition, we spotlight individuals making significant contributions to agriculture, including AgResearch’s Dr Trevor James, a senior scientist renowned for his expertise in weed management. Despite reducing his workweek to four days at the Ruakura campus, Dr. James remains deeply committed to his lifelong battle against invasive weeds. Dr James’s career, […]
Navigating Challenges in New Zealand’s Sheep and Beef Sector
As New Zealand’s summer begins for the third consecutive year with mixed weather conditions, the sheep and beef sectors face a complex landscape. Grass growth rates are strong, yet dry conditions are emerging in various regions. While reduced feed pressures are positive, completing on-farm tasks has been challenging. The flow of new season lambs and […]
Mark Patterson on His Role and Vision for New Zealand’s Agriculture
In the final part of a three-article series on Associate Agriculture Ministers, Neal Wallace interviews Mark Patterson. Patterson, who lost his Parliamentary seat in the 2020 election, reflects on his return to grassroots politics as the Otago Federated Farmers chair and how it has prepared him for his current role. Patterson, now serving as the […]
USDA Invites Public Feedback on Reporting of Foreign Agricultural Land Holdings
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an open call for public comments, with a deadline of February 16, 2024, regarding the reporting process for foreign ownership and leasing of agricultural land in the U.S. This initiative is part of the USDA’s efforts to enhance the data collection under the Agricultural Foreign Investment […]
EPA Proposes New Wastewater Standards for Meat and Poultry Plants
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has put forward a proposal to update wastewater discharge regulations for meat and poultry processing facilities. Announced on December 15, this rule aims to implement stricter controls on pollutants such as nitrogen, phosphorus, oil, grease, organic materials, salts, and ammonia in wastewater. The EPA’s proposal, which targets approximately 850 […]
2024: A Testing Year for New Zealand’s Agricultural Exports
The Ministry for Primary Industries’ recent Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries (SOPI) report casts a somewhat sombre shadow over New Zealand’s agricultural export outlook for 2024. The report, a detailed analysis released last week, projects a 5% decline in the overall value of the nation’s primary exports, expected to fall from 2023’s $57.4 billion […]
