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The Weekly Livestock report

A tough year for livestock reflected in lower tax stock values

National average market values 2013

Tax market values give farmers a snapshot of capital losses in livestock values for 2013

A damn good idea

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
Rural irrigation grows quickly off a low base, most expansion in Canterbury for dairy conversions

Off-road light diesel vehicles get RUC exemption

On-farm diesel vehicles exemption from road user charges can now use much simpler system to comply says Fed Farmers

The Weekly Livestock report

Good autumn grass growth helps winter prospects and reignites store lamb prices.

Lowest since 2008

March milk production fell sharply as the drought bit harder

Go farming, young Kiwis

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

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

Allan Barber says MIE should focus on just two key items on its agenda; supply culture by farmers and equal treatment by processors