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2 October 2026

New Zealand farming production systems – Pigs

We look at how pig farming in New Zealand compares with that in the UK.

2 October 2026

New Zealand farming production systems – Dairy

We look at how dairy farming in New Zealand compares with that in the UK.

2 October 2026

New Zealand farming production systems – Beef and Sheep

We look at how beef and sheep farming in New Zealand compares with that in the UK.

2 October 2026

Animal welfare in New Zealand

The UK -New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is the first trade deal in which New Zealand has agreed an animal welfare chapter. Alongside each country’s World Trade Organisation (WTO) commitments, the key objective within the deal is to enhance cooperation between the countries on the welfare of farmed animals.

2 October 2026

UK consumer perception of New Zealand red meat imports

Are UK consumers likely to buy New Zealand produce in our supermarkets and restaurants?

2 October 2026

New Zealand agricultural policy

Since the reform of its agricultural policies in the mid-1980s, production and trade distorting policies have almost disappeared in New Zealand, and the level of support to agricultural producers has been the lowest among OECD countries. The main focus of agricultural policies in New Zealand is on animal disease control, relief payments in the event of natural disasters, and the agricultural knowledge and information system.

2 October 2026

New Zealand trade and production

Historically New Zealand has been a crucial trading partner with the UK and is still an important trading partner across certain agricultural sectors. This article explores New Zealand’s production and trade of beef, lamb, pork, dairy, wheat, and barley, and for each sector compares export and import data with the UK in 2018‒2020

28 March 2022

Oilseed rape conference

From selecting varieties to marketing the crop, this conference has it covered.

5 October 2026

Harnessing consumer buying behaviour for British exports

Exports are the engine which drives economic growth. Every year, the UK exports around £1.5 billion worth of red meat around the globe, with more than 550,000 tonnes of sheep meat, beef, and pig meat shipped in 2021.

9 July 2024

Understanding your finances and farm business accounts

Read our resources to help guide your farm finance plan

27 January 2023

Exploring the EU: Understanding consumer needs

Despite a few challenging years, the EU remains a hugely important market for UK red meat and dairy exports.

12 October 2026

Farm business

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