Silver Fern Farms has issued details of new farmer supply arrangements and pricing structure.
The meat processor and exporter says the aim is to contract farmers for the longer-term, as well as providing price incentives to encourage farmers to supply livestock outside the peak processing season.
Currently 70% of meat processing is done between December - May each year, but Silver Fern says customers overseas are asking for year-round supply.
Chief executive Keith Cooper says prices are being offered 12 months in advance for lamb, beef and venison, which allows farmers to plan ahead.
