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Guy Trafford assesses international developments in the synthetic meat and dairy markets and widely varying nature the spreading legal pushback efforts
19th Jan 24, 10:14am
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Guy Trafford assesses international developments in the synthetic meat and dairy markets and widely varying nature the spreading legal pushback efforts
As drier weather spreads across more regions, global forces depress lamb prices although dairy prices start turning up. Guy Trafford reviews the new year outlook
17th Jan 24, 11:17am
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As drier weather spreads across more regions, global forces depress lamb prices although dairy prices start turning up. Guy Trafford reviews the new year outlook
Guy Trafford notes 2023 has been a tough year to forecast, but frustrated farmers are going to need to face up and adapt to new circumstances. Attempting to recreate the past will leave them worse off, and quite soon
13th Dec 23, 6:41pm
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Guy Trafford notes 2023 has been a tough year to forecast, but frustrated farmers are going to need to face up and adapt to new circumstances. Attempting to recreate the past will leave them worse off, and quite soon
While we face an imminent El Niño, the longer term climate impacts are going to be much tougher on other global regions. When they come let's hope they are in a position to pay for our primary products, says Guy Trafford
31st Jul 23, 12:30pm
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While we face an imminent El Niño, the longer term climate impacts are going to be much tougher on other global regions. When they come let's hope they are in a position to pay for our primary products, says Guy Trafford
El Niño is coming and given higher background temperatures, Guy Trafford assesses what that will mean for farm management, preparation and adaption
19th Jun 23, 10:20am
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El Niño is coming and given higher background temperatures, Guy Trafford assesses what that will mean for farm management, preparation and adaption
Sean Rush & Katharine Moody say NZ needs to be more realistic when it comes to policy development regarding sea-level rise projections & managed retreat
26th May 23, 10:33am
by Guest
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Sean Rush & Katharine Moody say NZ needs to be more realistic when it comes to policy development regarding sea-level rise projections & managed retreat
NIWA's Craig Stevens on why New Zealand's looking offshore for future renewable energy
17th Apr 23, 4:48pm
by Guest
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NIWA's Craig Stevens on why New Zealand's looking offshore for future renewable energy
Government lays out its climate change adaptation plan, with data to be key, and legislation covering managed retreat from high risk areas coming
3rd Aug 22, 11:02am
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Government lays out its climate change adaptation plan, with data to be key, and legislation covering managed retreat from high risk areas coming
It may be winter here, but Guy Trafford can't help but notice Northern Hemisphere heat waves and he wonders what our summer may have in store
20th Jul 22, 9:31am
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It may be winter here, but Guy Trafford can't help but notice Northern Hemisphere heat waves and he wonders what our summer may have in store
We're in for a humid summer with above average temperatures - NIWA Seasonal Climate Outlook
2nd Dec 21, 9:41am
by Toby Allen
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We're in for a humid summer with above average temperatures - NIWA Seasonal Climate Outlook
Dealing with change and unexpected events may be a normal part of farming, but previous experiences may not prepare us for seasonal changes that don't revert to normal
5th Jun 21, 10:26am
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Dealing with change and unexpected events may be a normal part of farming, but previous experiences may not prepare us for seasonal changes that don't revert to normal
Guy Trafford notes that as climate impacts steadily rise, we are making only half-hearted efforts to meet our international obligations as Governments press harder on agriculture but leave urban voters largely unaffected
18th Nov 20, 11:41am
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Guy Trafford notes that as climate impacts steadily rise, we are making only half-hearted efforts to meet our international obligations as Governments press harder on agriculture but leave urban voters largely unaffected
Climate change will probably have the greatest impact on agriculture here through changes in climate variability and climate extremes
12th Sep 20, 10:16am
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Climate change will probably have the greatest impact on agriculture here through changes in climate variability and climate extremes
Earthquake risk and climate change in the Wairarapa valley are the focus of Angus Kebbell's review of how farmers are meeting the challenges
31st Aug 20, 12:08pm
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Earthquake risk and climate change in the Wairarapa valley are the focus of Angus Kebbell's review of how farmers are meeting the challenges
Angus Kebbell looks at the changes coming to Canterbury land use and farming practices from climate change, with expert comments from a NIWA scientist
23rd Aug 20, 3:34pm
Angus Kebbell looks at the changes coming to Canterbury land use and farming practices from climate change, with expert comments from a NIWA scientist
International dairy prices are looking sound, however not everything is rosy in the US. Meanwhile the local dry spell is starting to get serious and may impact commodity prices, while the coronavirus has everyone watching
30th Jan 20, 9:47am
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International dairy prices are looking sound, however not everything is rosy in the US. Meanwhile the local dry spell is starting to get serious and may impact commodity prices, while the coronavirus has everyone watching
Drought, disease and more extreme weather all predicted in Auckland Council climate change report
23rd Mar 19, 9:50am
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Drought, disease and more extreme weather all predicted in Auckland Council climate change report
Guy Trafford rounds up the week's dairy issues on the value of irrigation as a climate adaption, black beetles, sheep dairying, & more
3rd Feb 19, 8:29am
Guy Trafford rounds up the week's dairy issues on the value of irrigation as a climate adaption, black beetles, sheep dairying, & more
The Weekly Dairy Report: The Auction and Oceania prices still strong as spring milk starts to flow into the vat
9th Aug 17, 11:31am
The Weekly Dairy Report: The Auction and Oceania prices still strong as spring milk starts to flow into the vat
The Weekly Dairy Report: Environmental plans may hinder future dairy expansion as managers look for other ways to increase production
28th Jun 17, 1:07pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Environmental plans may hinder future dairy expansion as managers look for other ways to increase production
The Weekly Dairy Report: Dry off draws near with the dairy regions reporting a big variability in yearly production success
10th May 17, 2:26pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Dry off draws near with the dairy regions reporting a big variability in yearly production success
The Weekly Dairy Report: The OECD warns NZ on slow environmental progress of intensive agriculture as the milk auction returns to the positive
22nd Mar 17, 2:58pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: The OECD warns NZ on slow environmental progress of intensive agriculture as the milk auction returns to the positive
The Weekly Dairy Report: Fonterra lifts predicted payout with market lift, as farmers redo budgets and plan future carefully ahead
23rd Nov 16, 8:17am
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Fonterra lifts predicted payout with market lift, as farmers redo budgets and plan future carefully ahead
Keith Woodford looks at weather events and the broader need for farm system resilience
9th Aug 16, 7:42pm
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Keith Woodford looks at weather events and the broader need for farm system resilience
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Dry, dry, dry in many eastern areas as some SFF shareholders refuse to accept the Chinese deal
3rd May 16, 11:01am
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The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Dry, dry, dry in many eastern areas as some SFF shareholders refuse to accept the Chinese deal