NZ’s Vigilance on Antibiotic Use Reflects in Reduced Sales, Aligning with Global Health Directives
In a recent analytical summary, New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) has chronicled a marked contraction in the commercial exchange of antibiotics for veterinary and horticultural applications. This 23% year-on-year diminution echoes New Zealand’s commitment to the global initiative against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a concern that the World Health Organization ranks among humanity’s most pressing health […]
Agricultural Sector Seeks Government Action on Growing Concerns
New Zealand’s farming community, represented by Federated Farmers, is calling on the newly elected government to take swift action to address a series of regulatory challenges that are impacting farmer confidence and productivity. The organisation has highlighted a range of issues including stringent wetland regulations, restrictions on fertiliser use, the complexity of freshwater farm plans, […]
New Zealand Dairy Sector Calls for Upgraded EU Trade Deal Amidst Global Tariff Challenges
The Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) has expressed concerns over the current state of the New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement, particularly regarding dairy trade provisions. Kimberly Crewther, the executive director of DCANZ, has highlighted the disparity in dairy market access when compared to agreements the EU has with other nations like Canada […]
Whanganui’s Mark Polson Joins Beef + Lamb NZ Board as Associate Director
Whanganui-based farmer Mark Polson has been named an associate director at Beef + Lamb New Zealand, reflecting his dual expertise in agribusiness management and hands-on farming. After a decade in corporate and general management within the agribusiness sector, Polson returned to his roots to lead Waipuna Farms, a family-run sheep and beef operation with 25,000 […]
New Zealand Meat Industry Engages US Officials Over Lamb Tariff Concerns
Representatives of New Zealand’s meat industry have been actively engaging with US lobbyists and government officials to maintain the steady export of lamb into the American market. This follows calls from R-CALF USA, a prominent US cattle and sheep producers’ association, for increased tariffs on imported lamb and mutton, citing the impact of imports from […]
New Zealand Progresses in Reducing Agricultural Tariffs Through Trade Agreements
New Zealand’s agricultural sector has paid significant tariffs in 2022, amounting to $197 million, predominantly on beef exports to South Korea and Japan. Despite existing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with these nations, the tariffs continue to impact trade. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is set to reduce Japanese tariffs on New […]
New Zealand Sees Fall in Red Meat Exports for September
Last September, New Zealand’s red meat exports dropped by 18% from the year before. The Meat Industry Association (MIA) noted that while there were more exports to the UK and Saudi Arabia, sales to China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, the US, and Australia were down. MIA Chief Sirma Karapeeva said the drop was due to last […]
Global Fertiliser Prices Show Signs of Easing Amidst Middle East Tensions
31 October 2023 The global fertiliser market has witnessed a decrease in prices, but the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict could introduce uncertainties, according to Vitor Pistoia, a farm inputs analyst at RaboResearch. The recent Semi-Annual Fertiliser Outlook report by the agribusiness banking specialist highlighted that while the escalating tensions in the Middle East introduce some unpredictability, […]
AgriZeroNZ Welcomes Wayne McNee as New Chief Executive
24 October 2023 AgriZeroNZ, a pioneering public-private joint venture dedicated to aiding farmers in reducing their emissions, has announced the appointment of Wayne McNee as its Chief Executive. The venture is a collaborative effort, with half its ownership vested in leading agribusiness corporations such as ANZCO, Fonterra, Rabobank, Ravensdown, Silver Fern Farms, and Synlait. The […]
An In-Depth Analysis of Low-Methane Sheep: Balancing Environmental and Economic Factors
As climate change conversations gather momentum worldwide, the spotlight is increasingly falling on agriculture’s contributions to methane emissions. A recent Rural News Group column provides an objective evaluation of low-methane sheep as a potential remedy to this environmental dilemma. This article aims to offer a straightforward account of the implications of low-methane sheep farming for […]
