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Tim Groser tells a Japanese audience why Japan needs to be part of the TPP and the changes they need to face up to
24th May 14, 11:03am
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Tim Groser tells a Japanese audience why Japan needs to be part of the TPP and the changes they need to face up to
NZ's rural businesses struggle to attract equity capital to develop. Here's ANZ's Graham Turley on what's needed to solve the problem
23rd May 14, 4:32pm
NZ's rural businesses struggle to attract equity capital to develop. Here's ANZ's Graham Turley on what's needed to solve the problem
The Weekly Dairy Report: Production up, prices down as many herds dry off
23rd May 14, 1:33pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Production up, prices down as many herds dry off
Visiting Rabobank dairy analyst says the key now is to find an 'edge' to build on our image as a reliable producer of quality, traceable dairy products
22nd May 14, 1:33pm
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Visiting Rabobank dairy analyst says the key now is to find an 'edge' to build on our image as a reliable producer of quality, traceable dairy products
Bruce Wills bristles at the attacks on current farming success and their plans to push forward with modernisation and productivity
21st May 14, 10:13am
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Bruce Wills bristles at the attacks on current farming success and their plans to push forward with modernisation and productivity
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Sound plan for deer sectors future as beef, wool and lamb prices rise
20th May 14, 4:20pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Sound plan for deer sectors future as beef, wool and lamb prices rise
The Wool Levy Group pitches its reasons why farmers should vote 'yes' in the upcoming producers referendum
19th May 14, 4:38pm
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The Wool Levy Group pitches its reasons why farmers should vote 'yes' in the upcoming producers referendum
164 farms were sold in April; prices per hectare rose for all types of farms except forestry units
19th May 14, 11:55am
164 farms were sold in April; prices per hectare rose for all types of farms except forestry units
The Weekly Dairy Report: Milking year winds down and advisers suggest new year planning starts now.
19th May 14, 11:24am
The Weekly Dairy Report: Milking year winds down and advisers suggest new year planning starts now.
Dairy NZ calls for a more detailed analysis of dissolved inorganic nitrogen limits for Ruataniwha. "Let’s do the analysis and do it well."
16th May 14, 4:35pm
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Dairy NZ calls for a more detailed analysis of dissolved inorganic nitrogen limits for Ruataniwha. "Let’s do the analysis and do it well."
John Brosnan shows why it is important to deal professionally with employment issues, and where to get assistance
16th May 14, 9:01am
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John Brosnan shows why it is important to deal professionally with employment issues, and where to get assistance
An angry Willy Leferink gets "the impression Labour wants to tax us into the sunset"
16th May 14, 8:58am
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An angry Willy Leferink gets "the impression Labour wants to tax us into the sunset"
Dramatic fall in export log prices in May - Radiata pine falls by 13.6% - caused by herd buying patterns in China, recovery expected
15th May 14, 3:30pm
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Dramatic fall in export log prices in May - Radiata pine falls by 13.6% - caused by herd buying patterns in China, recovery expected
RBNZ sees potential financial stress for dairy farmers with 70% of their debt on floating mortgages in rising rate environment as payouts fall
15th May 14, 11:31am
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RBNZ sees potential financial stress for dairy farmers with 70% of their debt on floating mortgages in rising rate environment as payouts fall
Coral Phillips sets out some very clear guidelines for dairy farmers on how to use your budget as a key management tool
14th May 14, 4:53pm
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Coral Phillips sets out some very clear guidelines for dairy farmers on how to use your budget as a key management tool
Allan Barber wants to see more industry-wide common sense and willingness to compromise in the meat processing industry - and less can-kicking by the banks
14th May 14, 11:18am
Allan Barber wants to see more industry-wide common sense and willingness to compromise in the meat processing industry - and less can-kicking by the banks
The Sheep Deer and Cattle report: A strong beef market to the US looks assurred if currency allows
14th May 14, 8:40am
The Sheep Deer and Cattle report: A strong beef market to the US looks assurred if currency allows
Rise of about 60% in customers' quarterly Fonterra payouts sees Rabobank lending book shrink
14th May 14, 7:30am
Rise of about 60% in customers' quarterly Fonterra payouts sees Rabobank lending book shrink
Having an ETS with an absurdly low carbon price adds overhead without changing behavior says Peter Weblin. He calls for and end to dubious "hot air" carbon credits
13th May 14, 2:21pm
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Having an ETS with an absurdly low carbon price adds overhead without changing behavior says Peter Weblin. He calls for and end to dubious "hot air" carbon credits
"We are an inclusive open industry where merit and work ethic speaks loudly and is rewarded" - Willy Leferink
13th May 14, 1:48pm
"We are an inclusive open industry where merit and work ethic speaks loudly and is rewarded" - Willy Leferink
Allan Barber sees tight margins, cutthroat farm gate procurement, over capacity and competitive market behaviour. He wonders how it can ever emerge from the quicksand
13th May 14, 10:47am
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Allan Barber sees tight margins, cutthroat farm gate procurement, over capacity and competitive market behaviour. He wonders how it can ever emerge from the quicksand
The Weekly Dairy Report: Season in transition as early cows go to winter grazing
9th May 14, 10:49am
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Season in transition as early cows go to winter grazing
Commerce Commission gives farmer buyers of bank interest rate swaps until the end of the month to air concerns
9th May 14, 9:49am
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Commerce Commission gives farmer buyers of bank interest rate swaps until the end of the month to air concerns
Fish and Game and Federated Farmers agree that new Environment reports on water, air, land and seas shouldn't be specified by politicians
8th May 14, 7:51pm
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Fish and Game and Federated Farmers agree that new Environment reports on water, air, land and seas shouldn't be specified by politicians
Graeme Wheeler says it's 'encouraging' that dairy farmers are taking a cautious approach to financing
7th May 14, 12:15pm
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Graeme Wheeler says it's 'encouraging' that dairy farmers are taking a cautious approach to financing