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Alternative proteins are here so the next 30 years could be crucial for NZ’s meat and dairy sectors, Christopher Rosin & Hugh Campbell say
26th Mar 24, 6:59am
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Alternative proteins are here so the next 30 years could be crucial for NZ’s meat and dairy sectors, Christopher Rosin & Hugh Campbell say
Growing NZ cities eat up fertile land – but housing and food production can co-exist, Shannon Davis says
14th Nov 23, 10:39am
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Growing NZ cities eat up fertile land – but housing and food production can co-exist, Shannon Davis says
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
Climate extremes make NZ’s supply chains highly vulnerable – it’s time to rethink how we grow and ship food
26th Jul 23, 8:06am
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Climate extremes make NZ’s supply chains highly vulnerable – it’s time to rethink how we grow and ship food
NZ farmers worry about ‘carbon leakage’ if they have to pay for emissions, but they could benefit from playing the long game
12th Apr 23, 10:27am
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NZ farmers worry about ‘carbon leakage’ if they have to pay for emissions, but they could benefit from playing the long game
Cyclone Gabrielle hit NZ’s main fruit-growing region hard. Now orchardists face critical climate choices
28th Feb 23, 11:16am
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Cyclone Gabrielle hit NZ’s main fruit-growing region hard. Now orchardists face critical climate choices
Lincoln University releases information about the way climate change may affect farming locations and type of production, and how farmers can respond, in a Westpac-supported report
29th Nov 22, 5:00am
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Lincoln University releases information about the way climate change may affect farming locations and type of production, and how farmers can respond, in a Westpac-supported report
Guy Trafford reports on renewed interest in DCD as an effective and benign way to mitigate the impact of excessive nitrogen in farming environments
4th Aug 22, 8:24am
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Guy Trafford reports on renewed interest in DCD as an effective and benign way to mitigate the impact of excessive nitrogen in farming environments
Nick Prince notes the British agriculture industry is confronting major policy changes and a sharp exposure to global markets. There will be opportunities for New Zealand but competition will be strong at a time when UK demand drivers are shifting quickly
26th Mar 21, 2:10pm
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Nick Prince notes the British agriculture industry is confronting major policy changes and a sharp exposure to global markets. There will be opportunities for New Zealand but competition will be strong at a time when UK demand drivers are shifting quickly
The progress many livestock farmers have made over many decades has built impressive resilience. As an industry, that has allowed New Zealand to survive COVID well. The urban political classes might be noticing - or is it just electioneering?
5th Oct 20, 5:13pm
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The progress many livestock farmers have made over many decades has built impressive resilience. As an industry, that has allowed New Zealand to survive COVID well. The urban political classes might be noticing - or is it just electioneering?
Guy Trafford welcomes the new focus on encouraging employment in the agricultural sector, but he finds very mixed signals especially from Government agencies, and is a sector starting this new search with some major handicaps
29th Jul 20, 9:25am
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Guy Trafford welcomes the new focus on encouraging employment in the agricultural sector, but he finds very mixed signals especially from Government agencies, and is a sector starting this new search with some major handicaps
Although students still come in good numbers, Lincoln University has lost its way, rejected by AgResearch, as management lapses pile up
14th Mar 19, 8:40am
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Although students still come in good numbers, Lincoln University has lost its way, rejected by AgResearch, as management lapses pile up
Guy Trafford looks at what the future might hold for Lincoln University, and how consumer perceptions might change feedlot operations
22nd Aug 18, 10:19am
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Guy Trafford looks at what the future might hold for Lincoln University, and how consumer perceptions might change feedlot operations
Sharon Forbes warns of the risks corporates expose themselves to when they alter the basis of products away from the assumptions consumers have historically had
4th May 18, 9:33am
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Sharon Forbes warns of the risks corporates expose themselves to when they alter the basis of products away from the assumptions consumers have historically had
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Analysts suggest beef's strong run may be over but spring feed supply could influence local markets
29th Aug 17, 2:43pm
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The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Analysts suggest beef's strong run may be over but spring feed supply could influence local markets
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: More wet weather and cold conditions forecast as winter proper tests supplementary feed reserves
18th Jul 17, 11:05am
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The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: More wet weather and cold conditions forecast as winter proper tests supplementary feed reserves
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Wool season finishes with plenty of unsold stock but breeding ewes scanned with twins sell for over $200/hd
4th Jul 17, 3:56pm
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The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Wool season finishes with plenty of unsold stock but breeding ewes scanned with twins sell for over $200/hd
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Hogget competition dominated by the South Island, top flock a line of merino hoggets from Ranfurly
13th Jun 17, 1:37pm
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The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Hogget competition dominated by the South Island, top flock a line of merino hoggets from Ranfurly
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Farmers running with weaning, drafting, dagging, shearing, and feed conservation all before Christmas
13th Dec 16, 3:58pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Farmers running with weaning, drafting, dagging, shearing, and feed conservation all before Christmas
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Feed everywhere now but profitable trading options are few
22nd Nov 16, 3:35pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Feed everywhere now but profitable trading options are few
Nick Smith sets out the Government's "comprehensive plan for improving New Zealand’s management of freshwater"
30th Aug 16, 8:39pm
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Nick Smith sets out the Government's "comprehensive plan for improving New Zealand’s management of freshwater"
The Weekly Dairy Report: Fieldays dairy visitors show new resolve to survive under lower payout as the country enjoys a milder winter so far
22nd Jun 16, 2:02pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Fieldays dairy visitors show new resolve to survive under lower payout as the country enjoys a milder winter so far
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Hopefully lamb prices have bottomed as now wool has gone off the boil, and cull cow prices plummet on over supply and easing US demand
29th Mar 16, 3:14pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Hopefully lamb prices have bottomed as now wool has gone off the boil, and cull cow prices plummet on over supply and easing US demand
The Weekly Dairy Report: Confidence falls and nervousness builds, as the milk market refuses to turn
17th Feb 16, 12:11pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Confidence falls and nervousness builds, as the milk market refuses to turn
Keith Woodford says New Zealand businesses must act together to get the huge potential benefits from online marketing of food
26th Oct 15, 8:37pm
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Keith Woodford says New Zealand businesses must act together to get the huge potential benefits from online marketing of food