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Autumn - a good time to test for drench resistance

Saturday, 24 March 2007, 4:02 pm | Meat And Wool New Zealand

Widespread drench resistance on sheep and beef farms remains a concern and farmers are being urged to carry out testing now. The problem with drench resistance was highlighted through a national survey and as a result, the national worm management ... More >>

Meat & Wool New Zealand farmer remit results

Thursday, 15 March 2007, 2:14 pm | Meat And Wool New Zealand

The three farmer remits presented to the Annual General Meeting of Meat & Wool New Zealand, held in Wanaka last week, have not been supported by those voting. More >>

Directors Elected to Meat & Wool New Zealand Board

Friday, 2 March 2007, 12:08 am | Meat And Wool New Zealand

Ron Frew has been elected as the Director to represent the Western North Island District of Meat & Wool New Zealand and David Douglas has been re-elected as the Central South Island Director. More >>

Meat & Wool New Zealand Chairman stepping down

Wednesday, 28 February 2007, 3:33 pm | Meat And Wool New Zealand

Meat & Wool New Zealand and New Zealand Meat Board Chairman, Jeff Grant, has confirmed he will not be seeking the role of Chairman of the two organisations after the Annual General Meetings next month. Mr Grant will continue as a Director of both organisations ... More >>

National Lamb Day

Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 2:50 pm | Meat And Wool New Zealand

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has written to Meat & Wool New Zealand congratulating the meat industry on the anniversary that marks 125 years since the first frozen meat shipment left New Zealand bound for the United Kingdom. A letter from Buckingham ... More >>

Strong beef prices underpin Sheep and Beef sector

Thursday, 8 February 2007, 12:00 am | Meat And Wool New Zealand

The Meat & Wool New Zealand Economic Service has just completed its Mid Season Update for the Sheep and Beef sector. More >>

Farmers set to benefit from ewe efficiency project

Thursday, 18 January 2007, 11:25 am | Meat And Wool New Zealand

A Meat & Wool New Zealand funded project aimed at raising ewe efficiency and production will begin next month with a series of workshops throughout the country. More >>

Seeking Descendants’ Stories Meat Shipment

Wednesday, 17 January 2007, 1:50 pm | Meat And Wool New Zealand

One hundred and twenty five years ago on February 15 1882, the sailing ship, Dunedin set off from Port Chalmers in Otago. Its cargo was sheep carcasses. They were frozen in a bold and innovative venture that changed the face of New Zealand meat exports ... More >>

E Tupu Governance Courses Boost Maori Agribusiness

Friday, 12 January 2007, 10:13 am | Meat And Wool New Zealand

The final two E Tupu Governance Agribusiness Courses for Directors and Trustees of Maori Incorporations and Trusts will be held in Hamilton and Te Kuiti on February 16 and 17. More >>

Meat & Wool New Zealand Elections To Be Held

Thursday, 11 January 2007, 10:04 am | Meat And Wool New Zealand

Elections will be held in the Central South Island and Western North Island electoral districts of Meat & Wool New Zealand. Nominations for two electoral districts closed Wednesday 10 January at 5pm. As a result of this, both positions on the Board ... More >>

Meat & Wool New Zealand nominations close soon

Monday, 8 January 2007, 4:56 pm | Meat And Wool New Zealand

Director nominations for Meat & Wool New Zealand’s Western North Island and Central South Island electoral districts close on Wednesday 10 January 2007. More >>

New sponsorship for Shearing Sports NZ

Thursday, 14 September 2006, 3:53 pm | Meat And Wool New Zealand

Improving industry standards is the value Meat & Wool New Zealand will be looking for in its sponsorship of Shearing Sports New Zealand. More >>

New Name for New Zealand Beef in Korea

Tuesday, 8 August 2006, 11:35 am | Meat And Wool New Zealand

Meat & Wool New Zealand is about to launch an appellation (name) for beef sold in the important Korean market. The name, which translates to New Zealand Nature-bred Beef (New Zealand Ja-yeon Ki-woon Sogogi) will also be accompanied by the positioning ... More >>

More sheep and beef

Wednesday, 2 August 2006, 5:14 pm | Meat And Wool New Zealand

Higher ewe numbers will offset lower than expected lambing percentages on New Zealand farms this year, according to the latest Meat and Wool New Zealand Stock Number Survey. More >>

'Don't give up on Doha'

Wednesday, 26 July 2006, 12:14 am | Meat And Wool New Zealand

Despite huge disappointment at the suspension of World Trade Organisation trade talks Meat & Wool New Zealand Chairman Jeff Grant says he is optimistic that they will eventually resume. More >>

'Don't give up on Doha' Meat & Wool NZ

Tuesday, 25 July 2006, 2:28 pm | Meat And Wool New Zealand

Despite huge disappointment at the suspension of World Trade Organisation trade talks Meat & Wool New Zealand Chairman Jeff Grant says he is optimistic that they will eventually resume. More >>

Annual Consultation Underway

Saturday, 15 July 2006, 1:23 pm | Meat And Wool New Zealand

Meat & Wool New Zealand's annual consultation programme is underway with the distribution of a discussion document outlining their provisional work programme and proposed budget, for the 2006/2007 year (1 October 2006 to 30 September 2007). More >>

Meat & Wool New Zealand Consult

Friday, 14 July 2006, 5:29 pm | Meat And Wool New Zealand

Meat & Wool New Zealand's annual consultation programme is underway with the distribution of a discussion document outlining their provisional work programme and proposed budget, for the 2006/2007 year (1 October 2006 to 30 September 2007). More >>

Meat and Wool NZ's New Season Outlook

Wednesday, 12 July 2006, 4:49 pm | Meat And Wool New Zealand

The Sheep and Beef Farm outlook is for a 6 per cent lift in gross farm revenue to $4.6 billion at the farm gate. $3.6 billion or 78 per cent of these receipts are spent on farm operating expenditure that range from shearing to local authority rates. More >>

Delighted With New Ovita Shareholder Agreement

Friday, 16 June 2006, 10:35 am | Meat And Wool New Zealand

Meat & Wool New Zealand says it’s delighted with today’s announcement on the re-configuration of the Ovita Research Consortium. “The move is positive and will serve to create a more focused, streamlined and efficient operation,” says Meat & Wool New Zealand ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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