Home News & Events Media Releases Media Releases All media queries should be directed to Communications Manager Jan Keir-Smith on 04 474 0848, 027 271 7593 or jan.keirsmith@beeflambnz.com. General 18 Aug 2010 Beef + Lamb New Zealand backs farm environment awards Beef + Lamb New Zealand has thrown its weight behind the Ballance Farm Environment Awards (BFEA) by sponsoring the Livestock Farm Award. 16 Aug 2010 Beef + Lamb New Zealand unveils new farmer council Beef + Lamb New Zealand has significantly restructured the way it delivers regional extension activities, through the newly formed Beef + Lamb New Zealand Farmer Council. 13 Aug 2010 Stock numbers stabilise says Beef + Lamb New Zealand Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) Economic Service says the signals are there that the sheep flock is stabilising following three consecutive years of dramatic decline. 13 Aug 2010 Beef + Lamb New Zealand teams up with Burger King to boost beef in Taiwan Beef + Lamb New Zealand is working with Burger King as part of its activities to build demand and market positioning for New Zealand beef in Taiwan. 11 Aug 2010 Meat Sector Strategy terms of reference announced The Meat Industry Association and Beef + Lamb New Zealand have released the terms of reference of the Meat Sector Strategy, setting out where activity will be focused in the coming months. 05 Aug 2010 New web-based tool helps ram buyers find the right ram New Zealand sheep farmers now have a powerful internet-based tool to help them identify ram breeders producing rams with the genetic traits most relevant to their operation. 26 Jul 2010 Beef + Lamb New Zealand re-engages with grassroots through 100 farmer meetings The first of 100 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd farmer updates in shearing sheds up and down the country begin this week. 20 Jul 2010 Meat sector launches sector strategy project The initiation of the meat sector strategy is a critical step towards improved profitability within the sector, according to project Co-chairs Meat Industry Association (MIA) Chairman, Bill Falconer and Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Chairman, Mike Petersen. 14 Jul 2010 Dairy expansion drives drop in meat export production, says Beef + Lamb New Zealand Growth in dairy cow numbers has been the major factor driving reduced breeding ewe numbers and lowered lamb and mutton export production for 2009-10, says Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Economic Service Executive Director, Rob Davison. 05 Jul 2010 Roundtable aims to strengthen New Zealand-Korea FTA progress The 2nd Korea New Zealand Business Roundtable takes place in Seoul this week and New Zealand sheep and beef farmers will be strongly represented. 01 Jul 2010 Name change signals new era The change of name for Meat & Wool New Zealand to Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd (B+LNZ) became official today and the organisation has signalled this with a renewed commitment to help make sheep and beef farming more profitable. 14 Jun 2010 A decrease in on-farm input prices offers sheep and beef farmers some relief After two years of significantly increasing costs, New Zealand sheep and beef farmers experienced a 3.5 per cent decrease in input prices for the year ended March 2010. 01 Jun 2010 The Meat Industry Association and Meat & Wool New Zealand look forward to improved market access into Russia Meat & Wool New Zealand (M&WNZ) and the Meat Industry Association (MIA) say the prospect of improved market access in the Russian market offers exciting opportunities for New Zealand sheep and beef farmers and industry. 31 May 2010 New Zealand grass-fed beef a hit at Seoul food exhibition New Zealand grass-fed beef was tasted by hundreds of Korean people who attended Seoul Food, the largest food and beverage trade show in South Korea, earlier this month. 21 May 2010 Grass-fed beef promotion plays to health-conscious Japanese market Meat & Wool New Zealand’s 2010 beef promotion programme in Japan is focused on differentiating New Zealand grass-fed beef from products offered by key competitors, says General Manager – Market Development, Craig Finch. 20 May 2010 Meat & Wool New Zealand’s R&D investment is driving sector gains alongside Government The Government’s budget allocation to science has been welcomed today by Meat & Wool New Zealand as it looks to drive forward its investment in innovation for the sheep and beef sector. 13 May 2010 FTA negotiations an important step, says Meat & Wool New Zealand The fourth round of negotiations held this week with Korea are an important step towards a free trade agreement (FTA) with a key export market for New Zealand’s red meat sector, says Meat & Wool New Zealand Chief Executive, Dr Scott Champion. 22 Apr 2010 Three key appointments at Meat & Wool New Zealand Meat & Wool New Zealand has announced three key appointments within the organisation. 22 Apr 2010 New Zealand beef on show in Busan Meat & Wool New Zealand showcased New Zealand grass-fed beef at a major food and beverage sector promotion held last month in Busan, South Korea’s second largest city. 15 Apr 2010 Directors re-elect Mike Petersen as Chairman The Directors of Meat & Wool New Zealand and the New Zealand Meat Board have re-elected Mike Petersen as the Chairman of the two organisations. 07 Apr 2010 Meat & Wool New Zealand and Canterbury farmers host European Parliament delegation A group of European MPs and officials got to experience New Zealand farm life first hand when they were hosted by Meat & Wool New Zealand and Darfield farmers Bruce and Lyn Nell on 29 March. 30 Mar 2010 Farmer levies build grass-fed beef brand in Taiwan This year’s beef promotion activities in Taiwan are focused on building and defending market position against strong competition from Australia and the United States, says Meat & Wool New Zealand General Manager Market Development, Craig Finch. 24 Mar 2010 Meat & Wool New Zealand announces name-change Meat & Wool New Zealand has signaled a fresh start and announced its intention to rename itself Beef and Lamb New Zealand Limited following the rejection by farmers for investment in the wool sector in the referendum held in 2009. 24 Mar 2010 Chairman Mike Petersen’s speech to the Meat & Wool New Zealand AGM at Te Kuiti, 24 March 2010 The Annual General Meeting this year for your organisation Meat & Wool New Zealand is symbolic for a number of reasons. 24 Mar 2010 Strategic plan sets direction for Meat & Wool New Zealand Meat & Wool New Zealand has set its course for the next five years, with the launch of its Strategic Plan at the organisation's Annual General Meeting in Te Kuiti today. 11 Mar 2010 New Directors elected to Meat & Wool New Zealand Board The Returning Officer for director elections in the two contested Meat & Wool New Zealand wards has notified that Kirsten Bryant has been elected to represent the Western North Island ward and Anne Munro has been elected to represent the Central South Island ward. 04 Mar 2010 Farmer levies to kick-start Kiwi lamb consumption in Germany In-store tasting promotions, creative point of sale materials and online communication with consumers feature in Meat & Wool New Zealand’s plan for promoting New Zealand lamb in Germany this year. 01 Mar 2010 Meat & Wool New Zealand and Federated Farmers unite for wool Meat & Wool New Zealand and Federated Farmers of New Zealand are joining forces to support wool industry rescue efforts. 16 Feb 2010 Meat & Wool New Zealand hosts international beef exporting alliance The Chairmen and CEOs of farmer organisations from five of the world’s major beef exporting nations, making up the Five Nations Beef Alliance, are meeting in Northland this week to consider how to make beef production more profitable. 05 Feb 2010 New Zealand Lamb campaign launches in UK A new campaign to promote New Zealand lamb in the UK has been launched by Meat & Wool New Zealand this week. 02 Feb 2010 Tough economic conditions persist despite positive in-market pricing The strength of the New Zealand dollar (NZD) will have the biggest impact on sheep and beef farm gate receipts and profitability, according to Meat & Wool New Zealand’s Mid-Season Update for 2009-10. 27 Jan 2010 NAIT commitment is a positive step say Meat & Wool New Zealand and the Meat Industry Association The two bodies representing New Zealand’s meat industry have welcomed the announcement by the Minister of Agriculture David Carter that the Government has committed to the next phase of the National Animal Identification and Traceability (NAIT) project for cattle and deer. 21 Jan 2010 Four candidates for two Meat & Wool New Zealand Director positions Nominations for the farmer-elected Meat & Wool New Zealand Director positions in the Western North Island and Central South Island electorates will ensure an election in both this year, as they come to the end of three year terms. 22 Dec 2009 New Zealand lamb showcased by upcoming UK chefs Meat & Wool New Zealand has co-sponsored a culinary challenge which saw young UK chefs compete to produce three-course menus featuring New Zealand red meat. 16 Dec 2009 Kiwi farmers put Aussie calf weaning technique to the test A group of Gisborne-Wairoa farmers are using Meat & Wool New Zealand farmer levies to try out an Australian technique for weaning calves, called yard weaning. 15 Dec 2009 Meat & Wool New Zealand and the Meat Industry Association to provide information and analysis for TPP negotiations Confirmation today that the United States will start negotiating entry to the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a significant step towards trade liberalisation within the Asia / Pacific region, according to Meat & Wool New Zealand and the Meat Industry Association. 11 Dec 2009 Meat & Wool New Zealand working for sheep and beef farmers at climate summit Meat & Wool New Zealand’s Regional Manager – Europe, Anne Berryman, is attending the Copenhagen climate summit to represent the interests of sheep and beef farmers. 23 Nov 2009 Lamb numbers showing recovery says Meat & Wool New Zealand Meat & Wool New Zealand’s Economic Service says this year’s record lambing percentage increased lamb numbers to 28.9 million, up 1.7 million or 6.2 per cent from the 51-year low experienced last spring. 18 Nov 2009 Meat & Wool New Zealand calls for director nominations Nominations are sought for two farmer elected director positions on the Board of Meat & Wool New Zealand. 17 Nov 2009 Meat & Wool New Zealand launches campaign as US bone-in beef re-enters Taiwan As Taiwan prepares to allow United States bone-in beef back into the market, Meat & Wool New Zealand has launched a new campaign to remind Taiwanese consumers that New Zealand beef is available, natural, safe and healthy. 14 Nov 2009 Obama support for TPP announced today – fantastic news says Meat & Wool New Zealand and the Meat Industry Association Meat & Wool New Zealand and the Meat Industry Association say US President Barack Obama’s support for moving ahead with negotiations to join the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) is fantastic news and congratulations must go to New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, Trade Minister Tim Groser and officials for achieving what is likely to be a hugely significant agreement for New Zealand in the context of world trade. 13 Nov 2009 Another important FTA secured according to Meat & Wool New Zealand and the Meat Industry Association Meat & Wool New Zealand and the Meat Industry Association have welcomed the latest Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Hong Kong and say it completes another important strand in the network of bilateral FTAs in the growing Asian region. 11 Nov 2009 All Blacks support New Zealand lamb in Italy Meat & Wool New Zealand has supplied the New Zealand lamb that the All Blacks will help prepare at a cooking event organised by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) in Italy, ahead of their rugby game against Italy in Milan at the weekend. 09 Nov 2009 New Zealand profile in Japan will have spinoffs for grass-fed beef and lamb New Zealand’s increased profile in Japan will have positive spinoffs for New Zealand beef and lamb, according to Meat & Wool New Zealand Chairman, Mike Petersen. 05 Nov 2009 Meat & Wool New Zealand announces project cuts Meat & Wool New Zealand has announced that it has cut almost $6.3 million in its year-on-year budget for the 2009/10 year. 03 Nov 2009 Meat & Wool New Zealand and Meat Industry Association welcome Free Trade Agreement with Gulf Cooperation Council Meat & Wool New Zealand and the Meat Industry Association have welcomed news that the negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have concluded. 22 Oct 2009 New Zealand lamb brand strong in Europe – Meat & Wool New Zealand New Zealand lamb’s brand presence in European markets continues to be strong, according to Meat & Wool New Zealand Chairman, Mike Petersen, who is just home from the International Sheepmeat Forum in Brussels. 19 Oct 2009 Meat & Wool New Zealand supports ground-breaking study for future generations In the first study of its kind, levy-payer funding helped University of Otago scientists show beef and lamb can help prevent iron levels falling in kids when at their most vulnerable. 09 Oct 2009 Overview of the international sheepmeat sector: current trends in demand and supply Speech by Meat & Wool New Zealand Chairman, Mike Petersen to the International Sheepmeat Forum, Brussels, 8 October 2009. 06 Oct 2009 Meat & Wool New Zealand gazettes new levy rates Meat & Wool New Zealand has notified new levy rates for the next year which are effective from 1 October 2009. 01 Oct 2009 Meat & Wool New Zealand chairman to address international sheepmeat forum An initiative of Meat & Wool New Zealand to bring together the world’s sheepmeat producers to address some common issues will come to fruition in Europe next week. 10 Sep 2009 Regional voting results tell a story Further analysis of regional voting patterns in the recent Meat & Wool New Zealand Referendum has highlighted where the organisation must put extra effort in reconnecting with farmer levy payers. 31 Aug 2009 Sheepmeat and beef levies to continue – defeat for wool and goatmeat Sheep and beef farmers have voted to continue their investment in sheepmeat and beef activities through Meat & Wool New Zealand, but they have not supported the continuation of a wool or goatmeat levy. 26 Aug 2009 Exchange rate will determine farm-gate returns over coming year In-market prices for lamb and beef are expected to remain solid in the coming year, and exchange rates are likely to have the greatest impact on farm-gate returns, according to Meat & Wool New Zealand’s New Season Outlook for 2009-10. 25 Aug 2009 Low voter turnout in Meat & Wool New Zealand Referendum Only about 6,000 of the 20,000 sheep and beef farmers eligible to vote in the Meat & Wool New Zealand referendum have done so to date, according to electionz.com which is managing the voting process. 21 Aug 2009 Endorsement for Australian red meat strategy from Meat & Wool New Zealand Meat & Wool New Zealand says Australia’s meat industry is to be commended for the progress it has made with the development of a red meat strategy for the next five years. 20 Aug 2009 Farmers urged to vote and give Meat & Wool New Zealand a clear mandate With little more than a week to vote, Meat & Wool New Zealand Chairman, Mike Petersen is urging farmers to make sure they have their say in the current referendum. 07 Aug 2009 Meat & Wool New Zealand chief hits back Meat & Wool New Zealand Chairman Mike Petersen has hit back at the Murray Turner and Robin Hilson-led campaign against the levy vote. 07 Aug 2009 International organisations testify to Meat & Wool New Zealand’s work In response to criticism of Meat & Wool New Zealand’s work overseas for farmers, a number of organisations Meat & Wool New Zealand works with have sent letters of support. 05 Aug 2009 R&D a critical tool Meat & Wool New Zealand says it has kept a solid R&D investment in its final Levy Proposal as a critical tool for improving farm performance. 05 Aug 2009 Stock numbers continue downward trend, says Meat & Wool New Zealand Meat & Wool New Zealand’s Economic Service says drought and dairy expansion have continued to reduce sheep numbers, resulting in a 2.8 per cent drop in total sheep numbers, to 33.14 million for the year to 30 June 2009. This follows an 11.4 per cent decrease in sheep numbers the previous year. 05 Aug 2009 Working with meat companies to support NZ beef and lamb Meat & Wool New Zealand says its decision to seek dollar for dollar market development investment from meat companies is a big step towards cementing better partnerships in the marketing effort for New Zealand beef and lamb in world markets. 31 Jul 2009 Now it is decision time for farmers Meat & Wool New Zealand says that the voting papers which will determine the future of industry good investment in the sheep, beef and goat sector, have been sent out to all farmers on the M&WNZ electoral roll. The voting pack farmers will receive also includes a detailed Levy Proposal and other information on the proposed levies for the period 2010-2015. 30 Jul 2009 Dairy farmers benefit from separate meat levy Meat & Wool New Zealand says dairy farmers’ investment via the beef levy is buying them a range of outcomes in research and development, trade access and market development. 22 Jul 2009 Meat & Wool New Zealand releases new levy proposition Meat & Wool New Zealand has finalised its levy proposal for sheep and beef farmers after an extensive consultation process that began in April this year. 16 Jul 2009 Wool fund applications close 31 July Entrepreneurial wool businesses have until 31 July to apply for funding from the Wool Enterprise Programme managed by Meat & Wool New Zealand. 14 Jul 2009 Farmers will decide on the best levy proposal for them Meat & Wool New Zealand (M&WNZ) says farmers should view with caution the newspaper advertisement that asks them to wind-up M&WNZ in favour of a plan for Research & Development only. 10 Jul 2009 Need for balance when setting climate change targets, says Meat & Wool New Zealand New Zealand’s post-2012 climate change policies, including any 2020 emissions target, must balance environmental and financial implications, says Meat & Wool New Zealand Chairman, Mike Petersen. 10 Jul 2009 Meat & Wool New Zealand Referendum Roll to close off at end of next week Sheep and beef farmers have until this Friday 17 July, to ensure they are on the Referendum Roll to enable them to vote on the Meat & Wool New Zealand investment proposition for the next five years. 29 Jun 2009 Last days of Meat & Wool New Zealand Consultation Consultation on Meat & Wool New Zealand's future activities closes Friday 3 July, and farmers who have yet to make a submission or send in the feedback form are urged to do so. 25 Jun 2009 New Zealand beef steady in Korean market New Zealand beef is continuing to retain its share of the imported beef market in Korea in spite of the re-entry of beef from the USA in 2007, according to Meat & Wool New Zealand Chairman, Mike Petersen. 24 Jun 2009 Meat & Wool New Zealand supports call for industry strategy Meat & Wool New Zealand welcomes the publication of MEAT: The Future, a Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) study which identifies the challenges facing the meat sector, and aims to encourage debate about the future. 12 Jun 2009 Text offers farmers more freedom to give feedback Meat & Wool New Zealand is using text messaging to try and encourage wider feedback from farmers on how and where it should direct future levy investment. 05 Jun 2009 Higher input prices continue to put pressure on sheep and beef sector New Zealand sheep and beef on-farm inflation was 7.6 per cent in the year to March 2009, according to Meat & Wool New Zealand’s Economic Service. 28 May 2009 Meat & Wool New Zealand welcomes commitment to primary sector research Meat & Wool New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s commitment to supporting the pastoral sector with funding for a range of Research and Development and innovation projects. 20 May 2009 Wide range of views at consultation meetings Wide ranging views from sheep and beef farmers at referendum consultation meetings around the country present a challenge to compiling a final proposal, Meat & Wool New Zealand Chairman, Mike Petersen says. 19 May 2009 Positive signals from the US around TPP welcomed by Meat & Wool New Zealand Meat & Wool New Zealand says comments by the United States Trade Representative, Ron Kirk, that he wants to continue the Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership (TPP) talks, is an important signal. 14 May 2009 Meat & Wool New Zealand launches fund for farmer-linked wool initiatives Meat & Wool New Zealand is calling for applications for funding for the Wool Enterprise Programme, which aims to help entrepreneurial wool businesses lay the platform for growth. The Wool Enterprise Programme is a funding initiative that was developed by the Wool Industry Network before it ceased operations, and will be overseen and managed by Meat & Wool New Zealand. 10 May 2009 Grass-fed beef a highlight of major New Zealand exhibition in Korea New Zealand grass-fed beef was a hit with Koreans attending a New Zealand exhibition in Seoul last month, with some visitors waiting as long as two hours to get a sample from the Meat & Wool New Zealand stand. 08 May 2009 New Zealand lamb and beef exports – the good news story Export figures are showing New Zealand lamb and beef prices continuing to strengthen in spite of the difficult global economy. 06 May 2009 Meat & Wool New Zealand lamb promotion hooks them young in Germany Meat & Wool New Zealand’s campaign to encourage German consumers to include New Zealand lamb in their shopping basket has continued for a third year and is proving popular with younger consumers. 03 May 2009 ETS re-think urged by Meat & Wool New Zealand and Meat Industry Association Including livestock emissions in an Emissions Trading scheme, especially while no other country does, places the sector at enormous risk, Meat & Wool New Zealand and the Meat Industry Association will tell the ETS Select Committee tomorrow. 30 Apr 2009 The best of the best put to the test The Meat & Wool New Zealand Steak of Origin Challenge Grand Final, in association with PGG Wrightson and Pfizer Animal Genetics, will see All Black legend, Colin Meads, Minister of Agriculture, Hon. David Carter and top chef, Graham Hawkes, choose the best steak in the country. 15 Apr 2009 Investment strategy sent – now it’s up to farmers Over 20,000 sheep and beef farmers have been sent Meat & Wool New Zealand’s Consultation 09 document which outlines investment and funding options for the next five years. 08 Apr 2009 Directors re-elect Mike Petersen as Chairman The Directors of Meat & Wool New Zealand and the New Zealand Meat Board have re-elected Mike Petersen as the Chairman of the two organisations. 02 Apr 2009 Meat & Wool New Zealand levy over to farmers for Consultation Meat & Wool New Zealand says that the aim of the upcoming consultation round is not to convince farmers that the levy needs to be increased. 01 Apr 2009 Gisborne’s Pakarae Whangara B5 Partnership – a finalist Strong governance and a passionate commitment to the land and future generations, who will farm it, are hallmarks of the Pakarae Whangara B5 partnership, one of three finalists in this year’s prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy – BNZ Maori Excellence in Farming Awards. 31 Mar 2009 Historic Whanganui River property in Ahuwhenua Trophy finals An historic 99 year-old property near Ranana, on the Whanganui River is one of three finalists in this year’s prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy – BNZ Maori Excellence in Farming Awards. 31 Mar 2009 Wairoa’s Historic Hereheretau Station is finalist Hereheretau Station, west of Wairoa, has overcome drought, poor natural soil fertility and rampant blackberry infestation to become one of three finalists in this year’s prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy – BNZ Maori Excellence in Farming Awards. 30 Mar 2009 2009 Ahuwhenua Trophy – BNZ Maori Excellence in Farming Awards finalists announced Three properties with strong historical links to their local communities and outstanding modern governance and management practices have been named as the finalists in the 2009 Ahuwhenua Trophy – BNZ Maori Excellence in Farming Awards. 19 Mar 2009 Meat & Wool New Zealand confirms results of 2009 AGM voting Levy payers supported both Company Resolutions and one of three Farmer Resolutions (Remits) voted on at the Meat & Wool New Zealand Annual General Meeting held at Glen Islay Station on 11 March 2009. 19 Mar 2009 New industry director appointed to Meat & Wool New Zealand and New Zealand Meat Board Silver Fern Farms’ Chief Executive, Keith Cooper has been appointed to the boards of Meat & Wool New Zealand and the New Zealand Meat Board. 11 Mar 2009 Meat & Wool New Zealand launches Referendum 09 Meat & Wool New Zealand has put a discussion document to sheep and beef farmers, proposing more focus and six activity areas of levy-funded investment for the next five years. 05 Mar 2009 Meat & Wool New Zealand director election results James Parsons was elected in the Northern North Island electorate and Andy Fox was re-elected in the Northern South Island electorate. 04 Mar 2009 Free trade negotiations with Korea and India offer opportunities for meat and wool sector The recent announcements that New Zealand is to enter into two sets of free trade negotiations with Korea and India are great news for the red meat and wool sectors, according to Meat & Wool New Zealand Chairman, Mike Petersen and Meat Industry Association Chairman Bill Falconer. 02 Mar 2009 Meat & Wool New Zealand welcomes signing of ASEAN free trade agreement Meat & Wool New Zealand Chairman, Mike Petersen has welcomed the improved trading environment for meat and wool products that will result from the free trade agreement (FTA) signed today at the ASEAN summit in Thailand. 18 Feb 2009 Operating sustainably and profitably under a nitrogen cap Meat & Wool New Zealand’s latest Monitor Farm programme focuses not only on production and profit, but also on the environmental impact of farming on Lake Taupo. 05 Feb 2009 Meat & Wool New Zealand launches New Season New Zealand Lamb Week Heavy snow in the UK didn’t stop the launch of Meat & Wool New Zealand’s New Season New Zealand Lamb Week. 04 Feb 2009 Meat & Wool New Zealand and meat exporters tackle Chinese market Meat & Wool New Zealand has joined with three meat exporters Alliance Group Ltd, ANZCO Foods Ltd and Silver Fern Farms Ltd to identify opportunities for New Zealand red meat in China’s super premium food sector. 02 Feb 2009 Meat & Wool New Zealand welcomes new wool venture The recent announcement by Elders Rural Holdings Limited (Elders NZ) to launch a new venture to increase profitability for New Zealand strong wool has been welcomed by Meat & Wool New Zealand Chairman, Mike Petersen. 16 Jan 2009 Lamb and beef prices expected to keep tracking up Meat & Wool New Zealand’s Economic Service is forecasting strong increases for both lamb and beef prices for 2008-09. Lamb prices at the farmgate are expected to be up 38 per cent on last year and beef prices are forecast to increase 11 per cent. 13 Jan 2009 Elections in two Meat & Wool New Zealand electorates Meat & Wool New Zealand will conduct director elections in two of its electoral districts this year. 11 Jan 2009 Lamb pricing trends positive Lamb is bucking the trend of falling prices for New Zealand agriculture exports and is well placed to capitalise on global demand for quality food. 26 Dec 2008 US signals better for New Zealand beef A recently released report from the Meat Importers Council of America (MICA) indicates that a turnaround in the US beef market could occur early in 2009, in spite of the economic slowdown, says Meat & Wool New Zealand Chairman, Mike Petersen. 22 Dec 2008 Meat & Wool New Zealand launches grass-fed beef promotion in Japan Meat & Wool New Zealand mounted a major New Zealand grass-fed beef promotion during December in the island chain of Okinawa, the southern-most prefecture in Japan. 15 Dec 2008 Updated dry conditions guide available from Meat & Wool New Zealand Being prepared to act early will make a difference to farmers managing their way through the dry conditions facing many parts of the country, Meat & Wool New Zealand’s General Manager, Farm Services, Richard Wakelin says. 15 Dec 2008 What's happening with wool? Many farmers are asking us what is happening with wool? We are often asked - what are all these entities, and how can farmers interact with these companies to get better returns for their wool. 05 Dec 2008 Respond to modern consumer needs – message from the market The New Zealand sheep industry must continue to respond to the needs of the modern consumer if it is to maintain and grow its place in key markets, according to Meat & Wool New Zealand Chairman, Mike Petersen. ‹ View Archived Media Releases Items › © 2010 Beef + Lamb New Zealand | Terms and Conditions