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The Weekly Livestock report

21 May 13, 3:50pm, Tony Chaston
A tough year for livestock reflected in lower tax stock values

National average market values 2013

20 May 13, 2:55pm, Tony Chaston
Tax market values give farmers a snapshot of capital losses in livestock values for 2013

A damn good idea

20 May 13, 4:51pm, Bruce Wills
Bruce Wills says the Ruataniwha Dam project will be worth the cost to farmers, drought-proofing the region. The Opuha project proves the benefits. Your view?

Just add water

Updated 16 May 13, 1:50pm, David Chaston
Rural irrigation grows quickly off a low base, most expansion in Canterbury for dairy conversions

Off-road light diesel vehicles get RUC exemption

20 May 13, 11:02am, Guest
On-farm diesel vehicles exemption from road user charges can now use much simpler system to comply says Fed Farmers

The Weekly Livestock report

15 May 13, 8:18am, Tony Chaston
Good autumn grass growth helps winter prospects and reignites store lamb prices.

Lowest since 2008

15 May 13, 8:24pm, David Chaston
March milk production fell sharply as the drought bit harder

Go farming, young Kiwis

13 May 13, 10:50am, Bruce Wills
Bruce Wills compares the city-country job scene and says those with the right attitude can prosper in a farm job, one with many lifestyle benefits

Tradable slaughter rights idea useful but may not be the answer

14 May 13, 2:30pm, Allan Barber
Allan Barber says the TSR proposal, rejected 28 years ago, could have solved the capacity problems then, but it has fish-hooks for the meat industry of today

Fixed price contracts not the answer

07 May 13, 6:25pm, Allan Barber
Allan Barber says MIE should focus on just two key items on its agenda; supply culture by farmers and equal treatment by processors