Rural News
National Party pledges to end the effective ban on gene editing and genetic modification as well as making water storage schemes easier, if elected
14th Sep 23, 8:03pm
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National Party pledges to end the effective ban on gene editing and genetic modification as well as making water storage schemes easier, if elected
Farmers' lobby group wants rural banking probe, suggests banks' moves towards net-zero could reduce competition in agricultural banking
13th Sep 23, 8:28pm
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Farmers' lobby group wants rural banking probe, suggests banks' moves towards net-zero could reduce competition in agricultural banking
The latest Rabobank Global Dairy report warns of more financial pain expected for dairy farmers, but that demand-led resurgence is now increasingly possible
13th Sep 23, 9:37am
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The latest Rabobank Global Dairy report warns of more financial pain expected for dairy farmers, but that demand-led resurgence is now increasingly possible
Allan Barber sees the recent tone deaf announcement from Damien O'Connor enabling policies that incentivise the wrong outcome, and risking dangerous delays to the sustainability progress that the HWEN consensus has already won with farmers
12th Sep 23, 10:51am
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Allan Barber sees the recent tone deaf announcement from Damien O'Connor enabling policies that incentivise the wrong outcome, and risking dangerous delays to the sustainability progress that the HWEN consensus has already won with farmers
Technology is not only playing an increasing role on farms, but in Marlborough it is juicing a big comeback for livestock farming. Justin Stevens explains his farm's transformation to Angus Kebbell
9th Sep 23, 11:48am
Technology is not only playing an increasing role on farms, but in Marlborough it is juicing a big comeback for livestock farming. Justin Stevens explains his farm's transformation to Angus Kebbell
Pita Alexander cites 8 facts farmers should understand, and a full A-to-Z of ideas on how to handle a very difficult financial year, or more
7th Sep 23, 10:25am
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Pita Alexander cites 8 facts farmers should understand, and a full A-to-Z of ideas on how to handle a very difficult financial year, or more
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Expert panel finds in favour of NZ in its dispute with Canada over dairy sales, which govt estimates cost $120m over 3 years
6th Sep 23, 11:06am
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Expert panel finds in favour of NZ in its dispute with Canada over dairy sales, which govt estimates cost $120m over 3 years
The spotlight is going on rural workplace safety and Guy Trafford reviews how the agriculture sector compares in data released in a new report
1st Sep 23, 10:42am
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The spotlight is going on rural workplace safety and Guy Trafford reviews how the agriculture sector compares in data released in a new report
Higher prices from China have improved log returns although shipping costs absorbed some of this. India demand weak. Global pulp inventory levels are at record highs with very low demand
1st Sep 23, 10:39am
Higher prices from China have improved log returns although shipping costs absorbed some of this. India demand weak. Global pulp inventory levels are at record highs with very low demand
Large diversified livestock farming businesses that focus on high-end progeny can flourish with savvy management and good teamwork. Tom Macfarlane explains his operational philosophy to Angus Kebbell
31st Aug 23, 9:35am
Large diversified livestock farming businesses that focus on high-end progeny can flourish with savvy management and good teamwork. Tom Macfarlane explains his operational philosophy to Angus Kebbell
Guy Trafford takes a look at Chinese dairy production and consumption and wonders about the future of exporting dairy products to the Middle Kingdom after 2030
30th Aug 23, 12:59pm
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Guy Trafford takes a look at Chinese dairy production and consumption and wonders about the future of exporting dairy products to the Middle Kingdom after 2030
Infometric's Nick Brunsdon is watching the milk payout fall below breakeven for the average dairy farmer, but he sees this as normal volatility in an industry used to volatility
29th Aug 23, 2:23pm
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Infometric's Nick Brunsdon is watching the milk payout fall below breakeven for the average dairy farmer, but he sees this as normal volatility in an industry used to volatility
The farm gate milk price is going down for next season although it could still be the eighth highest since 2000. But when it is adjusted for farm inflation the picture changes, as Dan Smith explains
26th Aug 23, 9:00am
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The farm gate milk price is going down for next season although it could still be the eighth highest since 2000. But when it is adjusted for farm inflation the picture changes, as Dan Smith explains
Guy Trafford finds unhappy farmers, unhappy consumers, and fingers pointed at supermarkets world-wide. Food-price inflation is a common stress no matter where you live
24th Aug 23, 11:55am
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Guy Trafford finds unhappy farmers, unhappy consumers, and fingers pointed at supermarkets world-wide. Food-price inflation is a common stress no matter where you live
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Actual sales figures show New Zealand's primary export sector was far more valuable than forecast
23rd Aug 23, 5:35pm
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Actual sales figures show New Zealand's primary export sector was far more valuable than forecast
It is one thing for our trade negotiators to win benefits and concessions. But the value is lost if exporters and traders apply to use them
22nd Aug 23, 4:27pm
It is one thing for our trade negotiators to win benefits and concessions. But the value is lost if exporters and traders apply to use them
Westpac economists say the milk price in the current season might be the lowest for eight years after adjustment for inflation
22nd Aug 23, 2:47pm
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Westpac economists say the milk price in the current season might be the lowest for eight years after adjustment for inflation
Targeted marketing in high-end food service sectors in the US, Europe and China is bringing handsome rewards outside of the traditional commodity markets
19th Aug 23, 9:57am
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Targeted marketing in high-end food service sectors in the US, Europe and China is bringing handsome rewards outside of the traditional commodity markets
Farmers will have to pay for methane emissions from 2025 under a Labour Government plan
18th Aug 23, 4:27pm
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Farmers will have to pay for methane emissions from 2025 under a Labour Government plan
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Just two weeks after Fonterra cut its new season payout forecast by -$1, it has trimmed another -25c in a further move down after yet another sharp drop in dairy prices at auction
18th Aug 23, 8:51am
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Just two weeks after Fonterra cut its new season payout forecast by -$1, it has trimmed another -25c in a further move down after yet another sharp drop in dairy prices at auction
B+L NZ wants to talk about the role forestry offsets play in our country’s climate strategy. Guy Trafford reviews their report, and the solutions they suggest
17th Aug 23, 12:40pm
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B+L NZ wants to talk about the role forestry offsets play in our country’s climate strategy. Guy Trafford reviews their report, and the solutions they suggest
ASB economist Nat Keall says the global dairy market is well supplied in the near-term, 'and it is difficult to see a catalyst for much strengthening in demand'
16th Aug 23, 12:47pm
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ASB economist Nat Keall says the global dairy market is well supplied in the near-term, 'and it is difficult to see a catalyst for much strengthening in demand'
Guy Trafford pulls together the trends from the recent survey on farmer sentiment, matches them with what farmers say about their own businesses, and overlays what they want from the political parties
16th Aug 23, 9:36am
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Guy Trafford pulls together the trends from the recent survey on farmer sentiment, matches them with what farmers say about their own businesses, and overlays what they want from the political parties
The 2023 Red Meat Sector Conference political debate by the key candidates refrained from sharp partisan positions, offered considered positions to generally difficult issues, leaving the audience unsatisfied for the silver bullets they sought
15th Aug 23, 12:02pm
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The 2023 Red Meat Sector Conference political debate by the key candidates refrained from sharp partisan positions, offered considered positions to generally difficult issues, leaving the audience unsatisfied for the silver bullets they sought
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With BNZ having a target to reduce its financed dairy farming emissions through membership of the UN-convened Net Zero Banking Alliance, where are other key NZ rural lenders at?
15th Aug 23, 5:00am
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With BNZ having a target to reduce its financed dairy farming emissions through membership of the UN-convened Net Zero Banking Alliance, where are other key NZ rural lenders at?
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