April 2008

Mega-Merger bites the dust
- PPCS says "NO"

Sheep and beef farmers around the country will be devastated to hear that their hopes of industry consolidation have been shredded by PPCS.

Meat Industry Action Group Chairman Keith Milne said he was horrified that the Mega Merger was not going to go ahead and he said that already some farmers he had spoken to were calling for heads to roll.

The latest rundown from Argentina
Gov't minister involved in altercation at cattle market - according to the Chairman of Mercado de Liniers, Roberto Arancedo, the two gentlemen merely had "harsh words" over the high current cattle prices.

Meat industry poll indicates farmers want control
A recent poll of farmers on both Farmnews and the Meat Industry Action Group site has revealed some interesting results on the subject of meat industry consolidation.

Farmers guide to computer terminology

Oteramika couple wins sharemilking award
Experiences gained before entering dairy farming just four years ago are helping 2008 Southland Sharemilkers of the Year Stacey and Olivia Frost look at their business from different perspectives.