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Allan Barber wonders what makes most sense for the red meat livestock sector in a future of uninspiring demand and low returns

Allan Barber wonders what makes most sense for the red meat livestock sector in a future of uninspiring demand and low returns

Nathan Guy responds to the accusation the red meat industry hasn't done enough, or showed the sticking power necessary, to build its brand internationally

Nathan Guy responds to the accusation the red meat industry hasn't done enough, or showed the sticking power necessary, to build its brand internationally

Allan Barber bemoans the red meat sector’s record of failure to develop a promotional strategy that works and stick to it

Allan Barber bemoans the red meat sector’s record of failure to develop a promotional strategy that works and stick to it

Sheep farmers get lighter pressure as early-season farmgate prices have been higher than last spring

Sheep farmers get lighter pressure as early-season farmgate prices have been higher than last spring

With the origin branding initiative, Taste Pure Nature, to be shifted back to the meat exporters, there are questions about whether the momentum will be sustained, or just in some markets

With the origin branding initiative, Taste Pure Nature, to be shifted back to the meat exporters, there are questions about whether the momentum will be sustained, or just in some markets

Guy Trafford points out prices for our main rural exports are under pressure, and not only from China

Guy Trafford points out prices for our main rural exports are under pressure, and not only from China

Variance between islands of schedule prices for livestock takes a sharp divergence again, one especially wide for prime beef

Variance between islands of schedule prices for livestock takes a sharp divergence again, one especially wide for prime beef

Teslas lead a surge in August car sales as supply chains catch up and the shift to new energy vehicles hits its stride, probably far faster than anyone expected

Teslas lead a surge in August car sales as supply chains catch up and the shift to new energy vehicles hits its stride, probably far faster than anyone expected

Allan Barber reports that sharply fewer calves are being sold for rearing this year, the impact of which won't show up for two years. The dairy industry is finding out how much it needs the meat industry

Allan Barber reports that sharply fewer calves are being sold for rearing this year, the impact of which won't show up for two years. The dairy industry is finding out how much it needs the meat industry

Allan Barber reports that very high demand for red meat has processors scrambling for skilled workers. The new procurement wars may not be waged over livestock, but people

Allan Barber reports that very high demand for red meat has processors scrambling for skilled workers. The new procurement wars may not be waged over livestock, but people

It's the end of the road for talking about greenhouse gas emissions says Alan Barber. Now is decision time for a program that incentivises emissions reductions at farm level which will give the best signals to our customers we have done the right thing

It's the end of the road for talking about greenhouse gas emissions says Alan Barber. Now is decision time for a program that incentivises emissions reductions at farm level which will give the best signals to our customers we have done the right thing

2021 ends with more than 30% of all new passenger cars sold being either battery-powered or hybrids. The subsidy drives the extra demand, but hasn't yet affected the volume of new ICE vehicles being sold

2021 ends with more than 30% of all new passenger cars sold being either battery-powered or hybrids. The subsidy drives the extra demand, but hasn't yet affected the volume of new ICE vehicles being sold

Will high product prices and good grass growth temper enthusiasm and support for rural protest over excessive and sometimes pointless regulation? Or will, Government refusal to engage just make things worse?

Will high product prices and good grass growth temper enthusiasm and support for rural protest over excessive and sometimes pointless regulation? Or will, Government refusal to engage just make things worse?

Guy Trafford wonders if the meat industry's selective enthusiasm for seeing China in the CPTPP might not be the principled promotion of free trade being presented, rather just a selective pragmatic approach

Guy Trafford wonders if the meat industry's selective enthusiasm for seeing China in the CPTPP might not be the principled promotion of free trade being presented, rather just a selective pragmatic approach

Every segment of the new and used-import vehicle sales market was strong in July, with the Clean Car Discount providing an added boost for overall sales - no signs of substitution yet

Every segment of the new and used-import vehicle sales market was strong in July, with the Clean Car Discount providing an added boost for overall sales - no signs of substitution yet

Angus Kebbell talks with Grant Bunting of the Processor Working Group set up to help farmers work out their greenhouse gas footprint and build a plan to reduce it

Angus Kebbell talks with Grant Bunting of the Processor Working Group set up to help farmers work out their greenhouse gas footprint and build a plan to reduce it

In the first month since the introduction of the Clean Car Discount, sales of SUVs and double cab utes rise strongly and NEV share falls. And those buying electrics are doing so at the luxury end

In the first month since the introduction of the Clean Car Discount, sales of SUVs and double cab utes rise strongly and NEV share falls. And those buying electrics are doing so at the luxury end

Passenger car sales posted their own set of new records in May with buyers choosing larger and luxury models more often. Electrics and hybrids remain a minor market segment

Passenger car sales posted their own set of new records in May with buyers choosing larger and luxury models more often. Electrics and hybrids remain a minor market segment

The red meat sector collaboration in joint meetings the MIA and B+LNZ have been having with Ministers, MPs and officials is presenting a united farmer and processing company position for the common good

The red meat sector collaboration in joint meetings the MIA and B+LNZ have been having with Ministers, MPs and officials is presenting a united farmer and processing company position for the common good

Allan Barber explains that successful red meat marketing will require processing efficiency of consumer driven products backed by skillful marketing and state of the art logistics and distribution

Allan Barber explains that successful red meat marketing will require processing efficiency of consumer driven products backed by skillful marketing and state of the art logistics and distribution

Red meat industry sets four 10 year goals and three 5 year priorities to emphasise provenance, security, and sustainability to grow sales and price premiums for producers

Red meat industry sets four 10 year goals and three 5 year priorities to emphasise provenance, security, and sustainability to grow sales and price premiums for producers

SUVs now dominate the new car market even as car sales volumes fall. But hybrid sales manage to grow sharply despite the overall market pressures, powering NEVs to a 13% market share in 2020

SUVs now dominate the new car market even as car sales volumes fall. But hybrid sales manage to grow sharply despite the overall market pressures, powering NEVs to a 13% market share in 2020

We look like we have a La Niña weather pattern settling in and that is not all bad for New Zealand agriculture. Guy Trafford reviews the likely impacts

We look like we have a La Niña weather pattern settling in and that is not all bad for New Zealand agriculture. Guy Trafford reviews the likely impacts

Sales of new cars in October continue to fall away, with no boost from rentals, NEVs or even utes. Only SUVs are still selling, even if at lower levels too

Sales of new cars in October continue to fall away, with no boost from rentals, NEVs or even utes. Only SUVs are still selling, even if at lower levels too

Among the many trade negotiations New Zealand is involved with at present, the positions of the UK and EU are particularly frustrating for our negotiators and put market access at risk

Among the many trade negotiations New Zealand is involved with at present, the positions of the UK and EU are particularly frustrating for our negotiators and put market access at risk