Rural News
Guy Trafford says although an El Niño drought in northern and eastern areas is not yet here, there is much already here to worry livestock farmers
21st Nov 23, 2:28pm
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Guy Trafford says although an El Niño drought in northern and eastern areas is not yet here, there is much already here to worry livestock farmers
Allan Barber reviews the community effort going in to land restoration and the related workshop in the Mahurangi region. He also delves into an example of one farmer tackling his erosion problem
21st Nov 23, 9:42am
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Allan Barber reviews the community effort going in to land restoration and the related workshop in the Mahurangi region. He also delves into an example of one farmer tackling his erosion problem
Guy Trafford digs into Nestlé's emissions goals and finds Fonterra is likely to already be their supplier with the lowest carbon footprint
15th Nov 23, 9:26am
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Guy Trafford digs into Nestlé's emissions goals and finds Fonterra is likely to already be their supplier with the lowest carbon footprint
Angus Kebbell reviews the farmer joint submission to the Climate Change Commission and wonders why, if everyone agrees about the science, why is there disagreement about the targets?
11th Nov 23, 9:39am
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Angus Kebbell reviews the farmer joint submission to the Climate Change Commission and wonders why, if everyone agrees about the science, why is there disagreement about the targets?
Fonterra says it will target a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per tonne of milk it collects
9th Nov 23, 11:58am
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Fonterra says it will target a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per tonne of milk it collects
Guy Trafford works through the varying influences on farm gate milk and livestock prices from international markets
9th Nov 23, 11:49am
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Guy Trafford works through the varying influences on farm gate milk and livestock prices from international markets
Guy Trafford looks at the potential of a free trade deal with India, checking whether the big picture gives any openings that would suit New Zealand (or India)
8th Nov 23, 4:49pm
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Guy Trafford looks at the potential of a free trade deal with India, checking whether the big picture gives any openings that would suit New Zealand (or India)
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
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