New Zealand meat processors, farmers and government have signed a deal on a new multi-million-dollar programme to boost meat quality and competitiveness.
Animal welfare group RSPCA Australia said it “fears” for the future of Australian animals after the government decided to abandon support for the delivery of the country’s animal welfare strategy.
China’s beef prices have been soaring as wealthier consumers consume more meat, and switch to beef from pork. But there are more fundamental issues at stake – not least the collapse in local herd numbers.
Australian beef and sheepmeat bosses are elated following the successful negotiation of a South Korea/Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA), suggesting it will save the sector AU$1.25bn over 15 years.
Australia’s livestock export traders have said they want to ensure that their lucrative export business with Indonesia is not damaged by the fall-out from a diplomatic row over spying.
China became New Zealand’s biggest single sheepmeat market last year, accounting for 28% of lamb exports, 52% of mutton exports and 33% of sheepmeat exports.
By Matt Incles, Senior consultant, Promar International
China is a potentially valuable market for meat exporters, but negotiating market access can be tricky. Matt Incles, a senior consultant with Promar International, shares his insights.
China’s central government is currently reviewing significant amendments to its June 2009 National Food Safety Law, including the closure of a grey area that has left space for so-called ‘recycling’ of meat products after they have expired.
OSI Group is set to become the biggest value-added meat processor in Asia after opening two more plants in China, bringing its total number of facilities in the country to 10.
Australian officials have launched an investigation into allegations that sheep exported live from Australia are being sold outside approved supply chains in Jordon and Kuwait.
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has horrified animal welfare campaigners by describing the former government’s decision to suspend live exports to Indonesia as “panic at a TV programme”.
Chinese company Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) has entered into a joint venture with Ukrainian firm KSG Agro to implement a large-scale project for the production of pork and feed crops.
The RSPCA has called on the Australian government to change current livestock regulations to protect animals in live export after a ship carrying 5,240 cattle was forced to turn around, due to a technical fault.
Australian red meat production remained bullish in July, boosted by high slaughter levels, according to the latest data from Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Key global suppliers can tap into China’s increasing appetite for beef, following the country’s struggle to produce enough beef fast enough to meet demand, according to a new report from Rabobank.
Australian lamb and mutton exports were boosted by a surge in shipments to China and the Middle East last year, according to the latest data from Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Pakistan meat sector executives believe their export sector is underperforming, failing especially to seize sales in affluent international halal markets.
New Zealand’s public sector union has warned that the country could be at risk of further food safety scandals if meat processors are allowed to inspect their own meat.
New Zealand’s public sector union has praised the country’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) for accepting responsibility over an error that left thousands of dollars-worth of New Zealand meat exports languishing on Chinese docks.
Australian beef exports will continue to gain pace over the rest of the year, boosted by drought, emerging market demand and a more favourable currency, according to Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Chinese and global animal health experts have visited a live poultry market, which has implemented a new management model aimed at improving biosecurity to prevent animal disease.
Australian animal welfare campaigners have reacted furiously to the findings of a government inquiry into the brutal slaughter of 20,000 sheep in Pakistan last year.
An independent investigation into slaughter boxes used in Australia’s live export supply chains has concluded they are humane if used properly, the country’s agriculture ministry has announced.
