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Rabobank survey sees a reversal in fortunes, with sheep and beef farmers markedly bullish while dairy farmers are the least optimistic
5th Dec 14, 3:03pm
Rabobank survey sees a reversal in fortunes, with sheep and beef farmers markedly bullish while dairy farmers are the least optimistic
Andrew Hoggard has run both the 11-3 and 5-2 rostered systems on his dairy farm and he compares how each has affected his farm and the people working there
14th Nov 14, 5:12pm
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Andrew Hoggard has run both the 11-3 and 5-2 rostered systems on his dairy farm and he compares how each has affected his farm and the people working there
Andrew Hoggard assesses 'asymmetrical threats' to the NZ dairy industry - including by some in the media who just don't understand the basics
4th Nov 14, 2:00pm
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Andrew Hoggard assesses 'asymmetrical threats' to the NZ dairy industry - including by some in the media who just don't understand the basics
Gavin Haddon says low dairy prices will require new skills and changes to the way you manage. He sets out a range of things you can do
15th Oct 14, 11:31am
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Gavin Haddon says low dairy prices will require new skills and changes to the way you manage. He sets out a range of things you can do
Fonterra sets out how it sees the markets it operates in, assessing production, exports and its customers markets
14th Oct 14, 2:31pm
Fonterra sets out how it sees the markets it operates in, assessing production, exports and its customers markets
Rick Powdrell points out that New Zealand farming is not a one-trick pony and that it is now the time for sheep and beef farmers to shine
8th Oct 14, 8:00am
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Rick Powdrell points out that New Zealand farming is not a one-trick pony and that it is now the time for sheep and beef farmers to shine
David Hisco calls for bold moves from the newly elected govt in education, technology, the environment, housing and tourism
2nd Oct 14, 12:29pm
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David Hisco calls for bold moves from the newly elected govt in education, technology, the environment, housing and tourism
Gavin Haddon has researched the options for dairy effluent systems and reports on his findings
14th Sep 14, 9:27am
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Gavin Haddon has researched the options for dairy effluent systems and reports on his findings
William Rolleston sees farming seems under attack from most political parties in this election, with claims aimed at a gullible urban audience but disconnected from the facts on the land
12th Sep 14, 12:26pm
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William Rolleston sees farming seems under attack from most political parties in this election, with claims aimed at a gullible urban audience but disconnected from the facts on the land
National’s Freshwater Fund may spur on-farm wetlands says Federated Farmers
Will environmental worries hobble New Zealand’s dairy boom? A classic economy versus environment dilemma. Bernard Hickey investigates
6th Sep 14, 9:00am
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Will environmental worries hobble New Zealand’s dairy boom? A classic economy versus environment dilemma. Bernard Hickey investigates
Treasury reviews the August economic indicators; expects dairy prices to recover, labour markets to tighten, and stabilisation in the housing markets
1st Sep 14, 4:55pm
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Treasury reviews the August economic indicators; expects dairy prices to recover, labour markets to tighten, and stabilisation in the housing markets
If the Greens and Labour want to be serious players in the water quality debate they may have to stop treating the public as gullible: Willy Leferink
13th Aug 14, 9:29am
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If the Greens and Labour want to be serious players in the water quality debate they may have to stop treating the public as gullible: Willy Leferink
Fonterra slashes Farmgate Milk Price forecast for 2014-15 to $6 per kgMS from $7, with dividend full forecast cash payout range is $6.20-$6.25
29th Jul 14, 4:42pm
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Fonterra slashes Farmgate Milk Price forecast for 2014-15 to $6 per kgMS from $7, with dividend full forecast cash payout range is $6.20-$6.25
Dairy farmer confidence ebbs while meat and fibre farmers remain positive in the latest new-season Fed Farmers survey
21st Jul 14, 1:00am
Dairy farmer confidence ebbs while meat and fibre farmers remain positive in the latest new-season Fed Farmers survey
The new President of Fed Farmers compares current science with the "romanticised ideal of past farming practices" and finds it is the urban critics who are in denial
16th Jul 14, 9:46pm
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The new President of Fed Farmers compares current science with the "romanticised ideal of past farming practices" and finds it is the urban critics who are in denial
ANZ says 'poor' dairy auction highlights material change to economy's risk profile as financial conditions tighten materially
16th Jul 14, 3:02pm
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ANZ says 'poor' dairy auction highlights material change to economy's risk profile as financial conditions tighten materially
DairyNZ says the nation's regions saw a huge gain in the value of production from dairy in 2013-14 over the previous year
14th Jul 14, 2:28pm
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DairyNZ says the nation's regions saw a huge gain in the value of production from dairy in 2013-14 over the previous year
Andrew Hoggard takes over from Willy Leferink with a strong serve at public officials who want to interfere in commercial decisions
11th Jul 14, 12:02pm
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Andrew Hoggard takes over from Willy Leferink with a strong serve at public officials who want to interfere in commercial decisions
Geoff Simmons reviews the recent decisions surrounding the Ruataniwha dam and the Tukituki catchment
3rd Jul 14, 9:04am
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Geoff Simmons reviews the recent decisions surrounding the Ruataniwha dam and the Tukituki catchment
"I somehow feel uncomfortable that these [offshore Fonterra dairy farm] operations have the same Fonterra masterbrand on them as our farmers do" - Willy Leferink
2nd Jul 14, 12:34pm
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"I somehow feel uncomfortable that these [offshore Fonterra dairy farm] operations have the same Fonterra masterbrand on them as our farmers do" - Willy Leferink
Ten-year freight alliance reached between Fonterra and Silver Fern Farms' JV, Port of Tauranga and Maersk
26th Jun 14, 9:53am
Ten-year freight alliance reached between Fonterra and Silver Fern Farms' JV, Port of Tauranga and Maersk
To give farmers the means and motivation to invest, you need nutrient indicators married to a realistic time horizon says Willy Leferink. Then you’re talking about a virtuous cycle, he says
25th Jun 14, 5:02pm
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To give farmers the means and motivation to invest, you need nutrient indicators married to a realistic time horizon says Willy Leferink. Then you’re talking about a virtuous cycle, he says
Friday's Top 10: Kelly Gregor on Fieldays, cat fights, seafood slavery, expensive British housing, Kaikoura students, Kiwi debt loaders, Dilbert & more
13th Jun 14, 12:44pm
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Friday's Top 10: Kelly Gregor on Fieldays, cat fights, seafood slavery, expensive British housing, Kaikoura students, Kiwi debt loaders, Dilbert & more
Willy Leferink thinks the Green Party carbon tax proposal is so badly conceived and researched, it has just become a green-washed tax collection idea
10th Jun 14, 1:24pm
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Willy Leferink thinks the Green Party carbon tax proposal is so badly conceived and researched, it has just become a green-washed tax collection idea