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Why trade matters more than ever
High global prices have offset, and possibly more than offset, higher primary sector costs.
US cattle herd is at its lowest while beef demand hits records
About 20% of the beef Americans eat is imported, much of it for ground beef.
Standardised assurance gives red meat a stronger market position
NZFAI Chair Craig Hattle says whole-chain traceability is required for fibre re-exported out of India.
Provable data and traceability build confidence in beef on dairy
Simon Limmer says the programme is a year in and needs momentum to show rearers the value.
US lamb safeguard investigation decision due in November
A US decision on injury in the lamb investigation is likely in November, with the remedy decision early next year.
Meat quota system behind UK, EU and US access gets upgrade
A new digital quota management system replaces a platform first implemented about 20 years ago.
Special Ag Trade Envoy heads to India as the 33% lamb tariff comes off
India’s 33% tariff on lamb will be wiped on 20 October, opening a market with 700 million consumers.
Supplement export rules to be modernised for sector
Dietary supplement exporters will be able to make health claims that meet importing country regulations.
AgriZeroNZ seeks a model to reward farmers for cutting methane
AgriZeroNZ has launched a request for proposals to design a model where the costs and benefits of reducing emissions are shared.
Industry seeks early consultation on new ACVM regulations
CE of Animal and Plant Health New Zealand says the bill sets the framework and the real test lies in the regulations to come.