Blake Holgate

Global foodservice struggles are set to extend into 2021, softening returns for NZ red meat exports. Beef production flat, but strong demand and tight supply for lamb. More focus on sustainability in supply chains

Global foodservice struggles are set to extend into 2021, softening returns for NZ red meat exports. Beef production flat, but strong demand and tight supply for lamb. More focus on sustainability in supply chains

Farming's new environmental constraints will bring changes that include precision farming practices, breeding low-emissions animals, methane inhibitors, methane vaccines and genetically modified ryegrasses

Farming's new environmental constraints will bring changes that include precision farming practices, breeding low-emissions animals, methane inhibitors, methane vaccines and genetically modified ryegrasses

China overtakes the USA as our main market for beef. Although pushed up by the ASF demand recently, the long-term trend was already in play boosted by Chinese dietary changes. But other competitors are challenging for China's demand too

China overtakes the USA as our main market for beef. Although pushed up by the ASF demand recently, the long-term trend was already in play boosted by Chinese dietary changes. But other competitors are challenging for China's demand too

Following strong market fundamentals and healthy returns in the current season, Rabobank analysts still see a very positive outlook and upside for sheepmeats, despite the usual caveats

Following strong market fundamentals and healthy returns in the current season, Rabobank analysts still see a very positive outlook and upside for sheepmeats, despite the usual caveats

Rabobank says the sudden serious pork supply problem in China will raise demand for other meats through the whole Asian region, likely benefiting New Zealand beef suppliers

Rabobank says the sudden serious pork supply problem in China will raise demand for other meats through the whole Asian region, likely benefiting New Zealand beef suppliers

Rabobank sees solid returns in red meat sector in 2019 with sheepmeat leading the way. The trade wars may improve our competitiveness, but other risks need to be watched and responded to

Rabobank sees solid returns in red meat sector in 2019 with sheepmeat leading the way. The trade wars may improve our competitiveness, but other risks need to be watched and responded to

With new rules and restrictions coming for red meat farmers, producers have little choice but to 'invest' in the hope consumers will start paying extra for sustainability - something they haven't shown they will do so far

With new rules and restrictions coming for red meat farmers, producers have little choice but to 'invest' in the hope consumers will start paying extra for sustainability - something they haven't shown they will do so far

Beef prices have been rising locally as exports to China jump. But it is US market and weather conditions, and US trade policy, that might will set the future direction

Beef prices have been rising locally as exports to China jump. But it is US market and weather conditions, and US trade policy, that might will set the future direction

Rabobank reckons that despite rising US and Brazilian production, 2018 prices for NZ beef won't suffer. But new Chinese emphasis on domestic production does cloud prospects further out

Rabobank reckons that despite rising US and Brazilian production, 2018 prices for NZ beef won't suffer. But new Chinese emphasis on domestic production does cloud prospects further out

Surging US beef exports and Japanese tariff increases join to limit the opportunities for New Zealand beef. Prices under pressure, not helped by exchange rate says Rabobank

Surging US beef exports and Japanese tariff increases join to limit the opportunities for New Zealand beef. Prices under pressure, not helped by exchange rate says Rabobank

Rabobank says as China's consumer incomes move up, they will trade up to value-added products and be willing to pay more for food they consider to be natural, high-quality, and safe. But NZ's rivals will be there too

Rabobank says as China's consumer incomes move up, they will trade up to value-added products and be willing to pay more for food they consider to be natural, high-quality, and safe. But NZ's rivals will be there too

Big banks step up marketing of environmentally friendly and sustainable farm loans

Big banks step up marketing of environmentally friendly and sustainable farm loans