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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
Having the cost of production under control, along with increasing milk production per ha, has enabled NZ dairy farms to prosper
7th May 14, 10:20am
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Having the cost of production under control, along with increasing milk production per ha, has enabled NZ dairy farms to prosper
Jeanette Maxwell wants to see animal rustling attract similar penalties as fisheries offences, plus hitting offenders with appropriate animal welfare abuse charges
6th May 14, 1:36pm
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Jeanette Maxwell wants to see animal rustling attract similar penalties as fisheries offences, plus hitting offenders with appropriate animal welfare abuse charges
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: North Island lamb prices lift with the rain at the saleyards and the works
6th May 14, 10:50am
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: North Island lamb prices lift with the rain at the saleyards and the works
Southern breeders fight to maintain Invermay research centre, resisting AgResearch efforts to shift it to a new Lincoln hub
6th May 14, 10:27am
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Southern breeders fight to maintain Invermay research centre, resisting AgResearch efforts to shift it to a new Lincoln hub
The Weekly Dairy Report: Now too much rain in the south, Danone enters NZ milk processing market
2nd May 14, 11:59am
The Weekly Dairy Report: Now too much rain in the south, Danone enters NZ milk processing market
Latest red meat sector forecast tells a positive story for farmers and the wider industry; prices and profits up as industry volumes fall
1st May 14, 9:35am
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Latest red meat sector forecast tells a positive story for farmers and the wider industry; prices and profits up as industry volumes fall
Allan Barber doubts existing market incentives will allow a reduction in nutrient pollution in waterways even though most individual farms may achieve their targets
30th Apr 14, 11:21am
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Allan Barber doubts existing market incentives will allow a reduction in nutrient pollution in waterways even though most individual farms may achieve their targets
Willy Leferink reviews the DairyNZ's levy vote issues and wants them to integrate the complimentary relationship with FedFarmers better
30th Apr 14, 9:22am
Willy Leferink reviews the DairyNZ's levy vote issues and wants them to integrate the complimentary relationship with FedFarmers better
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Schedules begin to move as supply tightens and drought breaks
29th Apr 14, 2:47pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Schedules begin to move as supply tightens and drought breaks
Bruce Wills bemoans the loss of tools to fight imported pests and worries we are losing the fight - all to assuage urban sensibilities who aren't in the frontline battling them
29th Apr 14, 10:22am
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Bruce Wills bemoans the loss of tools to fight imported pests and worries we are losing the fight - all to assuage urban sensibilities who aren't in the frontline battling them