NZ products and Irish border Brexit issues
The British government’s post-Brexit trade ambitions, including the possible movement of New Zealand farm products across a soft Irish border continue to be geared to finding an obstacle and friction-free solution to present concerns, British ambassador to France, Lord Llewellyn, says.
Farm trade and border concerns persist in UK
Sunstantial questions remain over what with happen to the United Kingdom’s existing and future farm trade agreements with the European Union, New Zealand and others despite the announcement of a much-heralded UK/EU Brexit transition agreement.
NZ ahead of UK sheep genetics
New Zealand’s sheep genetics are way ahead of those in Britain, Scotland-based NZ agribusiness consultant Tim Byrne says.
NZ lamb exports to Britain fall
New Zealand lamb exports to Britain have been less of a factor in the British market in recent weeks, compared to 2017, according to Quality Meat Scotland.
British farmer leaders seeking Kiwi advice
A high-profile party of British farm sector leaders and government officials will arrive in New Zealand next week for a fact-finding tour of the country.
Cattle prices remain steady
Tightening domestic supplies and improving export returns will combine to help to support cattle prices, Rabobank analyst Blake Holgate says.
At the same time, however, the strengthening of the New Zealand dollar against the United States dollar, up nearly 6% since the start of December is seen as a factor that will continue to create headwinds for processors so prices will remain relatively stable over the next three months.
Kiwi trade no threat to Ireland
A leading Irish politician has welcomed the prospect of increased farm trade with New Zealand, in sharp contrast to his country’s fierce opposition to the European Union’s planned trade agreement with the Mercosur region.
Farmers want two-year Brexit hiatus
British Prime Minister Theresa May’s commitment to a transition period after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union has been welcomed by farming leaders.
Dairy firm flies flag in Europe
DAIRY heat detection company FIL GEA was the only New Zealand business represented at Space 2017, an event attracting more than 100,000 visitors to Rennes in north west France.
UK sheep meat exports prosper
Provisional figures show British sheep meat exports are up 25% on last year for the second quarter of 2017, a rise coinciding with New Zealand lamb looking unlikely to make full use of its European quota for yet another year.