All posts tagged "sheep"
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1.5KFast FactsInvestment to fund new spray dryer to grow the sheep milk industry
Due to predicted growth in the sheep milk industry Food Waikato has invested in a new company, Melody Dairies Ltd Partnership. This...
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3.5KFast FactsNZ sheep numbers head south
Beef + Lamb NZ’s stock survey lists the national sheep flock as 27.34 million head at the conclusion of the 2016-17 fiscal...
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Ahuwhenua Trophy finalists – models of Māori innovation
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy have congratulated 2017’s Ahuwhenua Trophy competition sheep and beef farming...
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2.0KFast FactsGrowing sheep milk industry bolstered by science
New research is adding weight to the benefits of sheep milk as New Zealand’s industry continues to expand its base and reach...
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3.8KFarm ManagementSheep and beef farmers embracing environmental progress
At their environment conference, Beef + Lamb New Zealand highlighted the steady progress the sector is making on environmental management issues.
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2.2KFast FactsEducation a key to countering the farming naysayers
Sheep and beef farmers are facing testing times, and many of the challenges are outside their control, Federated Farmers Meat & Fibre...
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1.5KFast FactsInternational science links to benefit New Zealand
Relationships forged between AgResearch and key overseas science organisations will provide a host of valuable opportunities for New Zealand, says Chief Executive...
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1.5KNews and ViewsAussie sheepmeat industry seeking applications for leadership development program
The Sheepmeat Council of Australia is calling for producers to apply for its professional development program designed to build leadership skills and...
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1.7KFast FactsWestern Australian farmers keep close eye on their sheep
A pilot study that involved surveying sheep disease on four farms in the eastern wheatbelt of Western Australia has shown how regularly...
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1.7KAgribusinessSheep and beef farmers face tough year if NZD stays high
A range of factors including currency fluctuations, a weak and volatile outlook for lamb and wool, plus the impact of drought and...
