Rural News
Guy Trafford reviews the new moves to reduce the size of the main Fonterra board, and some grass-roots reaction to the proposed changes
4th Nov 23, 2:31pm
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Guy Trafford reviews the new moves to reduce the size of the main Fonterra board, and some grass-roots reaction to the proposed changes
China log inventories low but demand not rising. Local log supply tight as some forest owners stop harvesting. Local demand rises post-election. Europe demand for sawn timber stalls
2nd Nov 23, 11:40am
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China log inventories low but demand not rising. Local log supply tight as some forest owners stop harvesting. Local demand rises post-election. Europe demand for sawn timber stalls
Allan Barber reports that meat processors are assessing the changes they will need to make as forest conversions eat into their livestock supply flows
1st Nov 23, 12:24pm
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Allan Barber reports that meat processors are assessing the changes they will need to make as forest conversions eat into their livestock supply flows
Sales of farms and lifestyle blocks continued their downward slide in September
31st Oct 23, 10:24am
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Sales of farms and lifestyle blocks continued their downward slide in September
With farm profitability forecast to drop sharply this year, a focus on costs and what drives them is top of mind for most farmers. Angus Kebbell summarises the key challenges
27th Oct 23, 12:20pm
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With farm profitability forecast to drop sharply this year, a focus on costs and what drives them is top of mind for most farmers. Angus Kebbell summarises the key challenges
Some farmers will struggle to cover costs this season and could pose a risk to financial stability if loan defaults rise
26th Oct 23, 1:46pm
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Some farmers will struggle to cover costs this season and could pose a risk to financial stability if loan defaults rise
Guy Trafford laments the likely demise of work to encourage and value farm land use biodiversity. While it can be costly to set up, it has wide support among farmers
24th Oct 23, 11:31am
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Guy Trafford laments the likely demise of work to encourage and value farm land use biodiversity. While it can be costly to set up, it has wide support among farmers
Allan Barber says allowing fossil fuel emitters to offset 100% of their emissions by carbon farming gives them an unjustified advantage over food farming land uses, hollowing out the hill country communities especially
24th Oct 23, 12:01am
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Allan Barber says allowing fossil fuel emitters to offset 100% of their emissions by carbon farming gives them an unjustified advantage over food farming land uses, hollowing out the hill country communities especially
Guy Trafford says Wellington policymakers seem stuck with old science, overlooking more recent research and updates, so their approach to methane is now outdated. If they want to catch up, then their emphasis should change
22nd Oct 23, 10:48am
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Guy Trafford says Wellington policymakers seem stuck with old science, overlooking more recent research and updates, so their approach to methane is now outdated. If they want to catch up, then their emphasis should change
Economists are upgrading their milk price forecasts again after a further recovery in global dairy prices at the latest auction
18th Oct 23, 2:35pm
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Economists are upgrading their milk price forecasts again after a further recovery in global dairy prices at the latest auction
Guy Trafford wonders if the election result puts SOE Pāmu Farms into play to be sold off. The pressure from ACT may move a hesitant National. But all eyes will be on how if happens and to whom the farms are sold
16th Oct 23, 10:19am
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Guy Trafford wonders if the election result puts SOE Pāmu Farms into play to be sold off. The pressure from ACT may move a hesitant National. But all eyes will be on how if happens and to whom the farms are sold
New rules for carbon forestry are in force from November 3, 2023. Angus Kebbell explains what they mean for foresters, including for stream crossings, sediment loss from limited harvests, and access track drainage, among other things
14th Oct 23, 10:11am
New rules for carbon forestry are in force from November 3, 2023. Angus Kebbell explains what they mean for foresters, including for stream crossings, sediment loss from limited harvests, and access track drainage, among other things
Guy Trafford says those who are surprised at the appeal of the ACT Party to farmers shouldn't be. There is a long trend of mature farmers favouring parties who espouse the values of hard work and personal responsibility
11th Oct 23, 12:04pm
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Guy Trafford says those who are surprised at the appeal of the ACT Party to farmers shouldn't be. There is a long trend of mature farmers favouring parties who espouse the values of hard work and personal responsibility
Farmers’ confidence in their own farm business performance fell to a new record low off the back of plummeting sentiment among dairy farmers and sheep & beef farmers. More farmers are now self-identifying as unviable
11th Oct 23, 8:58am
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Farmers’ confidence in their own farm business performance fell to a new record low off the back of plummeting sentiment among dairy farmers and sheep & beef farmers. More farmers are now self-identifying as unviable
Forestry industry seeking a judicial review over Ministry for Primary Industries' increases in ETS charges
10th Oct 23, 10:49am
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Forestry industry seeking a judicial review over Ministry for Primary Industries' increases in ETS charges
Guy Trafford takes a look at what to do with forestry slash, including a Fiji example and a possible role for the Climate Emergency Response Fund
9th Oct 23, 1:06pm
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Guy Trafford takes a look at what to do with forestry slash, including a Fiji example and a possible role for the Climate Emergency Response Fund
Dairy giant Fonterra is now effectively forecasting a $7.25 per kilogram of milk solids price for its farmer suppliers - up 50c on its previous forecast
9th Oct 23, 9:10am
Dairy giant Fonterra is now effectively forecasting a $7.25 per kilogram of milk solids price for its farmer suppliers - up 50c on its previous forecast
Guy Trafford points out that with Labour raiding the Climate Emergency Response Fund, and National policies fully disemboweling it, farmers must realise they will be on their own at the next inevitable natural disaster
4th Oct 23, 9:01am
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Guy Trafford points out that with Labour raiding the Climate Emergency Response Fund, and National policies fully disemboweling it, farmers must realise they will be on their own at the next inevitable natural disaster
Allan Barber says understanding the customer's customer has added importance in China for New Zealand food exporters. Local market experts like Mark Tanner and David Mahon can provide key insights
3rd Oct 23, 8:17am
Allan Barber says understanding the customer's customer has added importance in China for New Zealand food exporters. Local market experts like Mark Tanner and David Mahon can provide key insights
Maria Shanks says investing in the mental health of farmers yields substantial benefits, not only for individuals but for the health of farming in the country in general
30th Sep 23, 10:18am
Maria Shanks says investing in the mental health of farmers yields substantial benefits, not only for individuals but for the health of farming in the country in general
Local demand for logs holding but supply tightening. Despite that prices are softer. China demand for logs almost at normal level but confidence in residential construction not high. Overall log prices stable but with softer expectations
28th Sep 23, 10:24am
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Local demand for logs holding but supply tightening. Despite that prices are softer. China demand for logs almost at normal level but confidence in residential construction not high. Overall log prices stable but with softer expectations
The rural irrigation community stakes its claim for a more friendly and long term approach to water use and distribution. The campaigning political parties are generally receptive, except those that prioritise the natural environment
26th Sep 23, 4:07pm
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The rural irrigation community stakes its claim for a more friendly and long term approach to water use and distribution. The campaigning political parties are generally receptive, except those that prioritise the natural environment
Guy Trafford takes a dive into the detail of our imports, wondering when the benefit of more electric vehicles will outweigh our need to import petroleum products
24th Sep 23, 3:14pm
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Guy Trafford takes a dive into the detail of our imports, wondering when the benefit of more electric vehicles will outweigh our need to import petroleum products
Rapid changes and sudden storms are not only a weather feature. Guy Trafford finds commercial pressures can inflict them on 'friends' too
23rd Sep 23, 9:30am
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Rapid changes and sudden storms are not only a weather feature. Guy Trafford finds commercial pressures can inflict them on 'friends' too
Fonterra's after-tax profits have risen to $1.577 bln, with a full-year dividend of 50c per share and a final declared milk price of $8.22 per kilogram of milk solids
21st Sep 23, 8:56am
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Fonterra's after-tax profits have risen to $1.577 bln, with a full-year dividend of 50c per share and a final declared milk price of $8.22 per kilogram of milk solids
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