Rural News
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
Westpac economists caution that while the latest positive global dairy auction results are welcome, prices are still down by about a quarter over the past year
20th Sep 23, 12:57pm
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Westpac economists caution that while the latest positive global dairy auction results are welcome, prices are still down by about a quarter over the past year
The need for and production of food isn't going away. Angus Kebbell says we should celebrate the work farmers do, and make sure the progress they make on climate change is science-based to protect global food security
16th Sep 23, 10:43am
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The need for and production of food isn't going away. Angus Kebbell says we should celebrate the work farmers do, and make sure the progress they make on climate change is science-based to protect global food security
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
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