Archive for April, 2009
Trade stats come in better than expected - highest surplus since 2002
New Zealand posted a $324 million trade surplus last month, the largest surplus for a March month in dollar terms since 2002.
Statistics New Zealand (SNZ) said exports for the month were up 17.7 per cent from a year earlier to…
No commentsShoppers steer clear of pork products
Health experts may have confirmed that swine flu viruses cannot be transmitted by eating pork or pork products, but some Asian supermarket shoppers remain concerned that Chinese pork luncheon meat sold here could still spread the…
No commentsNZ-assisted cow genome holds hope for medicine
New Zealand scientists are part of an international team that has sequenced the cow genome, work tipped to revolutionise breeding techniques and lead to more efficient milk and beef production.
It could also lead to breakthroughs…
No commentsLamb prices rise early
Farm-gate lamb prices started their seasonal increase earlier than usual, due to lower numbers, Rabobank says in its latest agribusiness review.
In the past month schedule prices rose 10 per cent in the North Island and 3 per…
No commentsNo resolution to PGG Wrightson, Silver Fern Farms talks
PGG Wrightson is still in talks with Silver Fern Farms over its failed deal to buy half of the meat processor co-operative, a week after missing its deadline.
The two parties agreed to appoint a High Court judge to mediate last…
No commentsTrade surplus $324m in March - highest since 2002
New Zealand posted a $324 million trade surplus last month, the largest surplus for a March month in dollar terms since 2002.
Statistics New Zealand (SNZ) said exports for the month were up 17.7 per cent from a year earlier to…
No commentsGrilled Lamb Blade Chops With Orzo Avgolemono and Green Garlic
A recipe for Grilled Lamb Blade Chops With Orzo Avgolemono and Green Garlic.
No commentsPork Industry Fights Concerns Over Swine Flu
Even as medical professionals tell the public that pork is safe to eat, Wall Street analysts predicted a sharp decline in sales at grocery stores,.
No commentsSame Cow, No Matter How You Slice It?
Meat and marketing experts spent more than $1.5 million to identify and develop new cuts of beef in an attempt to sell the American consumer something besides steaks and ground beef.
It May Be Cheap, but It’s Also Tasty
With the right techniques, a lot of unfamiliar meats in the supermarket can be more delicious than more expensive cuts.