New Zealand has a long and highly regarded international reputation in meat production, processing and exporting. It has its origins when technology was developed to ship frozen lambs to England in 1882. These days over 90% of New Zealand’s lamb and around 75% of beef is exported, plus venison. Most poultry and pig production is consumed domestically. Over time the New Zealand meat industry has developed a sophisticated production, transport, processing and export infrastructure to meet the demands of international clients. This tour includes some of the very best of New Zealand’s agriculture and diverse scenery, with a specific focus on meat and poultry production and processing.
New Zealand is one of the world’s most progressive agricultural nations – where nature works its magic! New Zealand is a major exporter of dairy products, beef, sheep meat and wool, venison, forestry, wine, fruit and vegetables. Its economy is based on farm production and the farmers are skilled and innovative. New Zealand is a country rich in Maori culture, magnificent scenery, mighty mountains, glaciers, active geothermal regions and spectacular lakes, rivers and coastlines. Being one of the world’s least crowded countries and having a temperate climate, New Zealand is an ideal country to tour.
