Lamb
High prices for lambs at the Fielding Sales
Farmers say it's been a fantastic season for lamb, as a global shortage of the meat is pushing up the prices. Audio
The geneticist who's "got chops"
Kathryn Ryan talks to Aimee Charteris, the geneticist behind New Zealand's new lamb. Promoted as among the world's tastiest and best for you, Te Mana, with its high Omega-3 content, is putting… Audio, Gallery
Raising the Baa
Robert Gardyne, a sheep farmer from Oturehua in Central Otago, was crowned lamb Producer of the Decade at the recent Beef and Lamb New Zealand Golden Lamb Awards, aka the Glammies. Audio
Fatty lamb back in fashion
A new research project aims to condition ewes and lambs to have higher levels of omega-3 fat.
Big income drop predicted for beef and lamb farmers
Beef and Lamb New Zealand is predicting farmers' income will drop 13 percent to an average of $67,000 this season.
Marks & Spencer Scotland pulls pin on NZ lamb
British retailer Marks & Spencer will no longer stock New Zealand lamb in its Scottish stores, after a decision to only sell locally-produced lamb.
Lamb export value drops 40 percent
The value of New Zealand lamb exports dropped 40 percent in August compared to August last year, AgriHQ says.
Forecast lamb prices take a tumble post-Brexit
Forecast lamb prices are taking a severe hit as the implications of Brexit sink in, AgriHQ says.
From Hoof to Plate - Bycroft Artisan Meats
Chris Carthy was twelve when he first worked as a scrubber in Taggarts Butchery in Christchurch. He went on to do his apprenticeship there too but since then he's travelled the world as a roadie… Audio
Rosemary scented lamb stew
Recipe by Lyndon McLeod
From Sunday Morning on Sunday 29 May 2016
Nuts about Koura
Jan and Roy Johnstone's small farm in South Otago's Puerua Valley was owned by Jan's uncle before they bought it thirty years ago and they've been planting native and food producing trees there ever… Audio
UK Supermarket Wars
Price wars between the major UK supermarket chains are hurting British lamb producers, so their normally reasonably accepting attitude towards New Zealand lamb imports is turning more aggressive. Audio
Food for Thought
When Bruce and Denise McGill began farming organically 30 years ago they found that stock were just as healthy and production levels could be maintained, but they quickly learnt that the organic… Audio
Beef overtakes sheep for first time in 20 years
The value of beef exports has overtaken sheep meat returns for the first time in 20 years, according to figures from Beef and Lamb New Zealand.
Cooking with Game
Restaurateur Angelo Georgalli's heritage influences his food. He was born to an Italian mother and a Cypriot chef father. His love of fishing and hunting in wilderness parts of Wanaka is reflected in… Audio
Rack of Lamb with Grilled Haloumi & Asparagus
Recipe by Angelo Georgalli
From Nine To Noon on Monday 28 September 2015
NZ stands firm on lamb export deal
New Zealand will not agree to a review of New Zealand's quota of lamb exports to Europe despite pressure from British farmers, the government says.
British farmers 'too hasty' over NZ lamb
Federated Farmers says British farmers are acting too quickly in calling for a review of New Zealand's quota of lamb for Europe.