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Sawn timber exports suffer as China buys more raw logs

Forestry exports grow 28% on strong Asian demand

The future of raw drinking milk

Should farmers be able to sell raw milk at the farm gate? Your view?

Progress toward red meat reform?

The first steps appear positive.

Dairy costs rise at twice the CPI

Record payout but costs are eroding some of the profits.

Farm interest payments to rise 27%

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MAF sees farmers' interest payments rising 27% as rates rise. Dairy payout to hit NZ$8.64/kg in 2015 on assumed currency fall

Farmers warned on residue issues from fertiliser

Is heavy use of phosphate fertilisers poisoning our soils?

Farmer input into future meat strategy called for.

Farmers are encouraged to attend these meetings to plan the future direction of the sheep and beef industry.

MAF pastoral sector overview

MAF's annual Pastoral Overview shows dairy farmers need a NZ$5/kg payout just to break even. Your view?

MAF Deer monitoring reports

The latest MAF Deer monitoring report shows deer farmers income fell significantly last year, driven mainly by a fall in the venison price.

Why sheep, beef farm prices should fall 87%

David Chaston explains why beef and sheep farm prices should fall 87% given current returns