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The former Minister of Agriculture and current chairman of the Meat Industry Association shares a birthday with Winston Peters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand exporters have to absorb a 10 percent tariff to send goods into the United States. Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva and New Zealand Winegrowers chief executive officer Philip Gregan spoke to Corin Dann.

On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Friday 4th April 2025, NZ is finally in the firing line for Donald Trump's tariffs, Sirma Karapeeva Chief Executive of the Meat Industry Association explains how it will impact our exporters. Formula One hits Japan this weekend, with Liam Lawson to race for the first time since dropping to the racing bulls, Sports Journalist Eric Crompton shares his take. The Government's says it's Health targets seem to be on track, Chairperson of Patient Voices Aotearoa, Malcolm Mulholland shares his thoughts. Plus, UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney shares reaction from the UK on Donald Trump's tariffs. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand exporters are in the firing line, as tariffs of at least 10% are now being imposed on almost all goods. The US surpassed Australia as our second largest export destination for beef last year due to a sharp rise in meat exports. There's billions of dollars' worth of trade in the sector, as the United States is unable to meet their consumption demand with their domestic production. Meat Industry Association CEO Sirma Karapeeva told Andrew Dickens we currently trade with a “nuisance tariff” of only a few cents, so this 10% is essentially imposing over 9.3% extra cost on exports. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's sheep farmers could be big winners if we secure a trade deal with India. The Prime Minister has announced formal negotiations on a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement will begin next month. The inclusion of dairy products was a key snagging point in negotiations that fell flat in 2015. Meat Industry Association Independent Chair, Nathan Guy, says the primary industry has a lot to gain. "If you look at what's happening up here with sheep meat at the moment, we're facing a 30 percent tariff - and that's a massive headwind. So there's not a lot going on here." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's sheep farmers could be big winners if we secure a trade deal with India. The Prime Minister has announced formal negotiations on a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement will begin next month. The inclusion of dairy products was a key snagging point in negotiations that fell flat in 2015. Meat Industry Association Independent Chair, Nathan Guy, says the primary industry has a lot to gain. "If you look at what's happening up here with sheep meat at the moment, we're facing a 30 percent tariff - and that's a massive headwind. So there's not a lot going on here." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a waiting game for our meat industry - with US tariffs looming large. President Donald Trump has confirmed tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China will begin in the coming hours. He's recently claimed agricultural products are next in the firing line for tariffs as early as April. Meat Industry Association chair, Nathan Guy, says our industry's ridden the wave of geopolitical uncertainty before. "We export to about 120 countries around the world and we're very agile and nimble - I guess I'd like to think that our relationship is very strong with the US." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 4 March 2025, Ryan Bridge talks to Malcolm Nance about Donald Trump pausing military aid to Ukraine. Associate Education Minister David Seymour discusses why he didn't attend a meeting with Erica Stanford over the problematic school lunches. Nathan Guy from the Meat Industry Association talks about whether New Zealand's agriculture sector should be nervous about possible tarrifs from the USA. Plus, the Huddle discusses who still uses chewing gum - is it a big ick? Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A soft landing for the red meat industry after a tough 2024. Meat Industry Association data reveals there was an overall 3% decline in last year's red meat exports, which reached around $10 billion. Total sheepmeat exports fell 3% in both volume and value. Chief Executive Sirma Karapeeva says it ended on a positive note with December's exports rising by 17%, reaching more than one billion dollars. She told Mike Hosking they're focused on putting one foot in front of the other for 2025 and making sure they continue what they do best: producing and exporting fabulous products to the world. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with the Meat Industry Association chair for an overview of the sector, including carbon farming’s effect on hill country sheep and beef farmers, and the “Trump factor”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of RaboTalk's Growing Our Future, Blake Holgate speaks with Neal Wallace, a respected agricultural journalist, about his recent travels through Europe, Asia, the US, UK and Middle East, exploring how global food companies are approaching sustainability and product sourcing. Neal's trip was funded by Rabobank, Silver Fern Farms, Alliance, Beef+Lamb NZ and the Meat Industry Association to understand exactly what these “markets” are demanding from their farmer suppliers.Neal shares what he learned from Nestlé, Mars, and major retailers driving the conversation around food production and environmental responsibility and provides his perspective on the future market expectations New Zealand farmers may face.

We head to the preg checking pen and decide on which cows need to go and which cows need to stay and why. Plus potential tariffs on beef imports? We have the latest on this all new episode of  the Ranch It Up Radio Show.  Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. EPISODE 211 DETAILS Sell Or Keep? How To Make The Best Decision With Open Cows & Cattle Industry News Managing Open & Cull Cows How To Make the Most with Your Cull Cows Producers are busy pregnancy testing their cowherds.  And there will always inevitably be a few open cows.  But should we sell these open cows or keep them?  Dr. Bob Weaber with Kansas State University joins us discussing various different ways to manage our cull cows for potentially capitalize on the highest profits   Latest Beef Industry News Australia & New Zealand Meat Industries Brace for Possible Trump Tariffs Introduction: As Donald Trump's potential return to the White House stirs conversations around economic policies, the agricultural sector, particularly animal agriculture, is bracing for potential impacts. Among the most discussed issues are Trump's proposed tariffs, which range from 10% to 20% on all U.S. imports and up to 60% on Chinese imports. These tariffs could have significant consequences for U.S. consumers and meat exporters like Australia and New Zealand, who have capitalized on increased demand following U.S. herd liquidations. Trump's Proposed Tariffs on U.S. Imports Trump's proposed tariffs could raise prices on imported meat, directly impacting U.S. consumers. Australia and New Zealand, which have become key suppliers of beef to the U.S., would be particularly affected by these policies. Any increase in tariffs could result in reduced competitiveness for these exporters, potentially reducing meat supply in the U.S. market and driving prices higher for consumers.   Industry Reactions and Concerns Nathan Guy, independent chair of the Meat Industry Association of New Zealand, expressed concern in a recent interview. He stated that the industry would need to "breathe through it" over the coming months and adapt as the situation unfolds. Guy warned that new tariffs on New Zealand beef could ultimately "hurt the U.S. consumer even harder because they're going to have to pay more for the [beef] we produce." Similarly, Stefan Vogel, general manager of RaboResearch Australia and New Zealand, highlighted in an interview with Weekly Times Now the potential strain these tariffs could place on meat industry players globally. The ripple effects could extend beyond beef to include lamb and other meats, affecting prices and availability for consumers across various markets. Economic Impact on Animal Agriculture The proposed tariffs would likely lead to shifts in supply and demand within the animal agriculture industry, impacting everything from feed prices to livestock management strategies. U.S. producers may see opportunities for increased market share, but these gains could be offset by rising costs and logistical challenges. 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The meat sector is bracing for the impact of a Donald Trump presidency. The President-Elect has campaigned on tariffs of up to 20% on all imports, with higher tariffs for imports from China. The US is our largest market for red meat. Meat Industry Association Chair Nathan Guy told Ryan Bridge the tariff plan will hit the sector pretty hard. He says it will hit US consumers even harder as they'll have to pay more for the red meat and burger patties we produce. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 8th of November, what could Trump tariffs mean for our red meat industry? Nathan Guy from the Meat Industry Association speaks to Ryan. New details on the Treaty Principals Bill which has been introduced to Parliament. Labour's Duncan Webb joins the show to discuss. Can the All Blacks win against Ireland this weekend? Newstalk ZB's Voice of Rugby Elliott Smith is on the ground. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we find the Chairman of the Meat Industry Association (and former Minister of Agriculture) in Shanghai where's he's promoting red meat at an importer's expo. We also discuss what a Trump win would mean for NZ farmers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's green shoots emerging for New Zealand's struggling red meat sector, according to new reports. The Meat Industry Association claims exports to China in August were down 50 percent to $107 million compared with the same time last year. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's green shoots emerging for New Zealand's struggling red meat sector, according to new reports. The Meat Industry Association claims exports to China in August were down 50 percent to $107 million compared with the same time last year. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a sad day for Timaru, with hundreds of meatwork jobs potentially on the line. Alliance Group has called everyone at its Smithfield meatworks to an all-staff meeting at 11am. Locals fear the plant will be mothballed this season, with production being moved to Invercargill, and up to 1200 people left out of work. Nathan Guy from the Meat Industry Association told Mike Hosking any job losses will be most unfortunate. But he says meat companies are very agile and make changes as they see fit, and today is about making the right decision for the company's future. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryan attended the Red Meat Sector Conference in Wellington and caught up with Meat Industry Association chair Nathan Guy, who outlined some of the structural shifts in the industry and gave his views on the big challenges sheep and beef farmers are facing at the moment.Immigration settings are still causing headaches for farmers as calving begins. Many are struggling to get migrant worker visas processed so they can begin work. Federated Farmers dairy chair Richard McIntyre tells Bryan what he's doing to help improve the process and gives some tips on how farmers can give themselves the best chance of clearing the hurdles.Neal Wallace joins Bryan to wrap up the Red Meat Sector Conference, which brought together processors, industry groups, stakeholders and farmers. The sector is doing it tough right now and judging by the conference programme, there's more uncertainty ahead.

Bryan attended the Red Meat Sector Conference in Wellington and caught up with Meat Industry Association chair Nathan Guy, who outlined some of the structural shifts in the industry and gave his views on the big challenges sheep and beef farmers are facing at the moment.

We briefly catch up with chief executive of the Meat Industry Association at the Annual Red Meat Sector Conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strategic thinking is needed to break into the Indian market, Meat Industry Association's Sirma Karapeeva says.

Is a former Minister of Agriculture and current Chair of the Meat Industry Association and Apiculture NZ. We preview the annual MIA Conference (July 23) in Wellington, talk beekeeping, honey and the US Presidential Election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's decision to work with farmers to price their emissions by 2030 is being welcomed by the industry.  A law change will stop farming being charged through the Emissions Trading Scheme, which offsets credits against emitting.   It was a fallback option if partnership group He Waka Eka Noa didn't find an alternative for agriculture.  Meat Industry Association advocacy manager Jason Krupp told Mike Hosking that the previous Government wasn't fully committed to finding a solution.  He says a solution was handed to them by the end of 2022, which they sat on for nine months.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Affco's National Livestock Manager comments on the state of the red meat industry after yesterday's press release from the Meat Industry Association saying the US has overtaken China as our biggest market for April.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Meat Industry Association chief executive comments on a disappointing first quarter export result for red meat plus we look at the prospects for an FTA with the UAE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ripple effect of Covid era policy choices are being highlighted as the country's meat industry takes a hit. Silver Fern Farms is reporting a $24 million plus loss for the 2023 financial year compared to it's $189 million profit the previous year. Meat Industry Association Head of Strategy Jason Krupp told Mike Hosking that it's very much an industry issue. He says we're seeing the effects of policy choices in Covid play out in our international markets, hitting us on prices. Krupp says other impacts include high domestic inflation and a weak Chinese market. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Guy is the Chair of the Meat Industry Association and Apiculture NZ - he discusses the effect Australia's having on our red meat prices and the NZ Honey Strategy. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former Minister of Agriculture talks red meat and honey wearing his chair's hat for the Meat Industry Association and Apiculture NZ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chair of the Meat Industry Association comments on falling red meat prices in 2023 - down 11 per cent compared to the previous year - despite increased export volumes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The red meat industry is taking a bit of a hit.  Red meat exports in October were down 14% on the same month the year before.  Exports to China, our largest red meat export market, declined 31& due to weaker consumer demand, imports of Brazilian beef, and competition with Australian sheep meat.  Meat Industry Association Chief Executive Sirma Karapeeva told Mike Hosking that this is more than just China, it's global.   She says we're all facing tough economic conditions and inflationary pressures, and while consumers want to enjoy good quality food, they're not spending as much as they did in the past.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Meat Industry Association's chief executive is recently back from an “overwhelming” (in a good way) US trip. She met key people, gained insights into the state of the market, and learned more about consumer trends and the US's approach to trade policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Guy is the Chair of the Meat Industry Association and Apiculture NZ - he discusses his recent trip to China and his views on its economic recovery. Tune in every day for the latest and greatest REX content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former National Minister for Primary Industries these days wears a chairman's hat for the Meat Industry Association. Today we talk about the challenging Chinese red meat market and the challenging negotiations with Winston Peters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerns rise as New Zealand's red meat exports take a sharp decline.  The Meat Industry Association reports exports dropped to $617 million in the 12 months to September; a near 20% annual decrease.  It says the global market is softening, but the numbers look worse than they are because last year's meat prices were at record highs.   ANZ agricultural economist, Susan Kilsby told Mike Hosking that there's been a big drop in demand from our biggest market, China.  She says Chinese consumers are saving —not spending— as financial confidence remains low amidst the country's current challenges.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The country's red meat industry is still grappling with a volatile global market.  Exports are down 16% to $730-million compared with the same time last year.  It's largely down to a 44% decrease in Chinese exports, due to increasing competition.  Meat Industry Association Advocacy Manager Jason Krupp told Mike Hosking that our high-quality product doesn't always alleviate the problem, as it's subjective.  He says New Zealand has found a niche for itself in the upper markets, but everybody is doing it tough at the moment, especially those in the market for the first time.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryan talks with Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva, who has just returned from leading a technical delegation to China. She says post-covid China is different to the one she visited prior to the pandemic, but while the economy is subdued there are opportunities for NZ exporters.Then, Bryan catches up with Otago Federated Farmers representatives Emma Crutchley and Luke Kane to see how they're faring as the Otago Regional Council releases the country's first freshwater plan. And Richard Rennie looks at the way hazardous substances are approved for use.

The chief executive of the Meat Industry Association casts her eye over some disappointing July numbers for the red meat industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The chief executive of the Meat Industry Association brings us all the action from the Red Meat Sector Conference currently underway at Sky City in Auckland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Trade Minister Damien O'Connor were in Brussels last night to sign the New Zealand-EU Free Trade Agreement. It's a substantial deal. The EU is one of New Zealand's largest trading partners, comprising about 10.5 percent of trade. Big winners in the agreement include kiwifruit, wine, manuka honey and fish. But not everyone is happy. Representatives from the agricultural sector say it maintains small quotas on meat and dairy products that will continue to constrain their ability to export. Meat Industry Association chairperson Nathan Guy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Red meat exports are exceeding expectations despite the current financial market. The Meat Industry Association is reporting a two-percent increase in exports in April, worth almost $1 billion, compared to the previous year. The association's CEO Sirma Karapeeva told Kate Hawkesby things are improving after a slow start to the year. She says any increase is a sign of recovery, but she doubts they're out of the woods just yet. Karapeeva says economic conditions are still affecting the industry and need to be taken as it comes. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red meat exports are exceeding expectations despite the current financial market. The Meat Industry Association is reporting a two-percent increase in exports in April, worth almost $1 billion, compared to the previous year. The association's CEO Sirma Karapeeva told Kate Hawkesby things are improving after a slow start to the year. She says any increase is a sign of recovery, but she doubts they're out of the woods just yet. Karapeeva says economic conditions are still affecting the industry and need to be taken as it comes. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief executive of the Meat Industry Association comments on the “fast-forwarded” FTA with the UK but we ask what's in it for red meat farmers with tariffs on meat still being phased out over 15 years (as opposed to dairy over five years)?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this week's View From the Top Paddock, We're joined now by the Chair of the Meat Industry Association and ApiNZ, and keen duck hunter, Nathan GuySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the NZ red meat industry under threat from the changes in meat consumption around the globe? To find out more we're joined by the CEO of MIA, Sirma Karapeeva.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we profile some of the characters involved in this year's Golden Shears in Masterton…  We find out whether we can look to NZ rural history to better understand the current problems besetting the East Coast…  And this week's View From  Top Paddock features the Chair of the Meat Industry Association and Apiculture NZ, Nathan Guy…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alright, time for this week's View From the Top Paddock, and it's a very good morning to Nathan Guy, Chair of the Meat Industry Association and ApiNZ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this week's View From Top Paddock, hopefully, it's not a sodden one in the Horowhenua…  Former Govt Minister now Meat Industry Association and Apiculture NZ Chair Hon. Nathan Guy joins the show…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once again the farmers are saving us. In 2022, New Zealand exported $11.4 billion worth of red meat but the meat industry's global markets started easing from the end of last year. The largest drop was in the Chinese market, with December exports down by 21 percent and UK exports dropped by 53 percent. Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva joined Mike Hosking to discuss what we can expect this year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once again the farmers are saving us. In 2022, New Zealand exported $11.4 billion worth of red meat but the meat industry's global markets started easing from the end of last year. The largest drop was in the Chinese market, with December exports down by 21 percent and UK exports dropped by 53 percent. Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva joined Mike Hosking to discuss what we can expect this year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time for this week's View From the Top Paddock, and it's a very good morning to the Chair of the Meat Industry Association and Apiculture NZ, Horowhenua farmer Nathan GuySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmers are telling new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins that the government needs to slow down on its attempts to hold them to account for environmental issues. This week Beef and Lamb New Zealand, and the Meat Industry Association, have sent their election year manifesto to every Member of Parliament. Chief executive Sam McIvor says it should be compulsory reading for the new Prime Minister. McIvor spoke to Corin Dann.  

Butchers are applauding the latest addition to the government's green list, with halal meat processors being approved for the faster residency programme. Halal meat practices allow for animal carcasses to be processed and exported, but workers must be practising Muslims. The industry group says there's a chronic workforce shortage, with only a hundred workers. Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva spoke to Kim Hill.  

Meat exports are on the rise - including an increase in demand for New Zealand hideSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chairman of the Meat Industry Association, and former Minister of Agriculture, is unhappy with the Government's emissions pricing proposal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time for this week's View From the Top Paddock with the Chair of the Meat Industry Association and Apiculture NZ, Nathan Guy…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's View From the Top Paddock with Nathan Guy, the Chairperson of both the Meat Industry Association and ApiNZ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour shortages and immigration stuff-ups have cost the New Zealand meat industry $600 million in lost exports. Plus, we get comment on He Waka Eke Noa from the Meat Industry Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this week's View From the Top Paddock, we we're joined by Former MP and the Chair of Apiculture NZ and the Meat Industry Association, Nathan Guy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Germany's fresh and frozen food sectors are in the middle of their “worst crisis since the end of the Second World War” and could face a wave of bankruptcies and production restrictions, leading to gaps on store shelves, manufacturers associations have warned in an open letter to the German government. The traditional Central European industrial powerhouse has been hit hard by the largely self-inflicted energy crisis stemming from Brussels' decision to phase out Russian oil and gas to “punish” Moscow for its military operation in Ukraine. President Putin has warned that Europe is “in no position to dictate” its “will” to Russia on energy matters. “There is a significant risk of gaps in the daily food supply for people in Germany. The situation is more than serious,” the letter, addressed to Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Economy Minister Robert Habeck and Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture Cem Ozdemir and published by Welt, warned. The appeal was penned by the German Frozen Food Institute, the Association of German Cold Stores and Cold Logistics Companies, with five other industry groups including the Meat Industry Association, the Federal Fish Association and the German Fruit Trade Association. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/world-voices/support

For this week's View From the Top Paddock, we're joined by Horowhenua farmer, former MP and current Chair of the Meat Industry Association and Apiculture NZ, Nathan Guy…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this week's View From the Top Paddock, we're joined by Horowhenua farmer, former MP and current Chair of the Meat Industry Association and Apiculture NZ, Nathan Guy…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It's a done deal. After four years of stiff negotiations, New Zealand has locked in a free-trade agreement with the European Union. It's estimated the deal will boost Kiwi exporter's revenue by almost $2-billion every year by the time it's fully implemented. Sirma Karapeeva, chief executive of the Meat Industry Association, and Charles Finny, a former trade negotiator and independent chair of Port Company CEO spoke to Corin Dann.

After four years of often torturous negotiations, New Zealand and the European Union have agreed a free trade deal.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who helped conclude negotiations in Brussels said it would help grow exports to the European Union by $1.8 billion a year by 2035.Ardern had played down hopes of a deal earlier this week, saying she was "very willing to come away from Europe without final conclusion" if it did not offer significant market access.But around midday Brussels time, final talks were concluded by New Zealand's chief negotiator Vangelis Vitalis and trade minister Damien O'Connor, just hours before Ardern was scheduled to leave Brussels for London."Despite many challenges, we got there, and today we deliver an agreement that represents improved trade opportunities for our exporters," Ardern said, as she announced the deal with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.A full 91 per cent of tariffs will be eliminated on the day the agreement comes into force, with 97 per cent eliminated by the seventh year.Parmesan safe, but say au revoir to New Zealand made fetaThere had been fears New Zealand primary industries and cheesemakers would be big losers under the deal, with cheesemakers being forced to stop using names like parmesan, gouda, halloumi, mozzarella, brie and camembert, which the EU sought to protect for use by European producers under its system of geographic indicators, or GIs.Those fears have not been realised in full, with New Zealand retaining the right to use the names of many famous cheeses.New Zealand cheesemakers can still call their cheeses camembert, gouda, halloumi, mozzarella and brie. Producers who are currently making parmesan can continue to use the name, though no more will be able to, once the agreement comes into force - when that happens, the only new producers of parmesan will have to come from the Italian region of Parma. Producers who have been making gruyère for more than five years will continue to be able to use the term, but no one else apart from its traditional European manufacturers will. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met Ardern in Brussels. Photo / APThe only losers from the deal on GIs deal are producers of feta and port, who will have to drop the terms within nine years of the deal coming into force. From then, the only products sold as feta and port in New Zealand will have to come from Greece and Portugal.New Zealand producers can keep on making these products, they will just have to call them something else.Red meat sector unhappyNew Zealand has secured some wins for primary industries, but some in the sector have said it is not enough.Dairy and beef are expected to get $120 million of new export revenue from when the agreement enters into force, growing to $600m within seven years. On beef, for example, New Zealand will be allowed to export 10,000 tonnes to the European Union at a tariff of 7.5 per cent a year.The red meat sector was not happy with that access. Sirma Karapeeva, chief executive of the Meat Industry Association said she was "extremely disappointed" the deal did not included "commercially meaningful access for our exporters".Beef + Lamb chief executive Sam McIvor said the deal was a missed opportunity to "return better prices to both companies and farmers", and said the EU had failed to "live up to their rhetoric of being free traders".O'Connor said that both sides had made concessions on agriculture which was "sensitive" to both economies."It's probably fair to say that no one likes it, so we probably have it about right," O'Connor told a press conference.He said both sides had to "compromise" because both had "the same passion and commitment to support their food producers".Both sides conceded it was agriculture that had held up talks, which began in 2018.Ardern said...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Former Nat and Minister for Agriculture today's been announced as the new chair of the Meat Industry Association, after last month picking up chair of Apiculture NZ.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The red meat sector is urging the Government to support the alternative to the Emissions Trading Scheme.Overseen by He Waka Eke Noa, it would see those in the agricultural sector assess their own liability for levies.It also looks at rebates for any effort to reduce emissions for things like planting trees.Meat Industry Association Chief Executive Sirma Karapeeva told Tim Dower the ETS treats everything in the same way.She says with the ETS, there are no incentives, no encouragement and no ability to tweak operations to do better and adjust.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The red meat sector is urging the Government to support the alternative to the Emissions Trading Scheme.Overseen by He Waka Eke Noa, it would see those in the agricultural sector assess their own liability for levies.It also looks at rebates for any effort to reduce emissions for things like planting trees.Meat Industry Association Chief Executive Sirma Karapeeva told Tim Dower the ETS treats everything in the same way.She says with the ETS, there are no incentives, no encouragement and no ability to tweak operations to do better and adjust.LISTEN ABOVE

The meat sector believes the European Union may not be a land of milk and honey when it comes to New Zealand beef and lamb exports. The sector is concerned at reports of a "poor quality" access offer being made to negotiators from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. There may not be a lot of time to sort it out as the agreement is supposed to be signed off by the end of June. Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva spoke to Corin Dann.

The red meat industry has cracked $3 billion of exports for the March quarter (2022) for the first time despite facing some serious headwinds, both internationally and domestically. So says the Senior Manager Strategy, Trade Policy & Advocacy for the Meat Industry Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief executive of the Meat Industry Association comments on news an additional 500 meat processing workers from overseas will be allowed into NZ. And it will help us catch up on the 4-8 week delay in processing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief executive of the Meat Industry Association on the challenges facing the red meat sector including a shortage of halal butchers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been suggested that labour shortages aren't as easy of a fix as the Government would like.It seems bringing in more automation is the Government's plan to resolve current labour shortages in the meat industry.But those in the industry say it's not that simple.Meat Industry Association CEO, Sirma Karapeeva told Kate Hawkesby a robot or computer can't fill every role that a human can do.“We have many, many roles within the industry for which there simply isn't any automation or technical solutions available.”LISTEN ABOVE

The Government has launched an inquiry into the $2 billion fishing industry to increase the number of New Zealand workers and reduce reliance on migrant labour.It comes after Covid-19 and border restrictions highlighted how reliant the fishing industry had become on foreign labour, particularly when crews of Russian fishers were controversially brought in last year.In the year ending March 2019 there were 1850 migrant workers in the sector, or about 20 per cent. In some areas, such as deep-sea fishing, there were vessels that were 100 per cent foreign-crewed.Oceans and Fisheries Minister David Parker said the inquiry would focus on the sector's reliance on migrant labour, and how to transition it away."It will also examine how to accelerate efforts to attract more New Zealanders into rewarding jobs in the seafood sector."It will take in all commercial seafood activities, including deep-sea fishing, inshore fishing, aquaculture activities, and seafood processing."The inquiry would not look at working conditions, because all foreign labour in the industry was already under New Zealand employment and health and safety laws.Parker said Covid-19 border restrictions had highlighted the sector's vulnerability due to its reliance on migrant labour.That has sped up efforts to increase New Zealanders' participation in the sector, he said."Some businesses in the sector have reduced their reliance on migrant workers since border restrictions were imposed, but some deep-sea vessels, in particular, are still 100 per cent foreign-crewed," Parker said."The inquiry will do a stocktake of the current state of the seafood sector's workforce and determine what a more resilient seafood workforce – with a greater proportion of New Zealanders ­– could look like, and how this might be achieved."Oceans and Fisheries Minister David Parker said the inquiry would focus on the sector's reliance on migrant labour, and how to transition it away. Photo / Kevin StentNew Zealand Institute of Economic Research principal economist Peter Wilson would chair the inquiry, with a report due October 29.Joining Wilson would be an expert in the seafood sector, Greg Johansson, and former Treasury official Julie Fry. The seafood sector would be involved throughout.Industry group Seafood New Zealand welcomed the inquiry, a spokeswoman said."The industry is well aware of the desire of Government to reduce migrant workers across many sectors and the seafood industry is already engaged with Government on a plan to transition more New Zealanders into the industry," she said."That transition will be challenging and take time but we look forward to the inquiry's recommendations into how we can reduce our reliance on migrant labour and how automation and innovation might play a role in that."Parker also signalled moves to improve the environmental impacts of the seafood sector."Doing this takes innovation and fresh ideas. To that end, I'll be working together with industry on a transformation plan that will set a path towards these goals."Recently the Government announced new protection measures for the Hauraki Gulf, progress on the wider rollout of cameras to inshore fishing vessels, and new rules about discarding and what fish must be landed.A government response to the recent report by the Prime Minister's chief science adviser into fisheries would also be made public this year, he said.The seafood sector is not the only one struggling with the Covid-19 border restrictions.This week Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva told the Primary Production Committee, which is conducting an inquiry into the future workforce needs of the primary industries, a shortage of halal butchers could see billions of dollars of export earnings lost.The industry overall was short more than 2000 workers both skilled and unskilled this year, she said.In particular, the industry needed about 250 halal butchers each season, but New Zealand had only a...

The Meat Industry Association hopes face to face meetings between the New Zealand Minister of Trade and Agriculture, and his European and British counterparts will speed up trade negogiations.

The Meat Industry Association says global supply chain issues have forced some meat processors to adjust livestock inflows until the situation improves.