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food security

The Covid-19 pandemic and other recent global disruptions have heightened awareness of New Zealand's exposure to them. So in an uncertain world, how well prepared are we for future shocks?
28th Oct 23, 8:30am
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The Covid-19 pandemic and other recent global disruptions have heightened awareness of New Zealand's exposure to them. So in an uncertain world, how well prepared are we for future shocks?
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
Food prices should fall in 2023, but how can we prepare for more food-price shocks?
6th Jun 23, 1:38pm
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Food prices should fall in 2023, but how can we prepare for more food-price shocks?
Guy Trafford looks at the role wheat plays in global food security and finds it hasn't been a profitable activity for most farmers for some time. Subsidies keep the industry going in many countries. The volumes available for the export trade are limited
16th Jul 22, 10:06am
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Guy Trafford looks at the role wheat plays in global food security and finds it hasn't been a profitable activity for most farmers for some time. Subsidies keep the industry going in many countries. The volumes available for the export trade are limited
Hippolyte Fofack warns that punitive Western-led measures against Russia threaten another policy-induced economic crisis
25th Mar 22, 12:02pm
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Hippolyte Fofack warns that punitive Western-led measures against Russia threaten another policy-induced economic crisis
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala explains why cooperation and transparency are key to mitigating the Ukraine war's impact on supply and prices of food commodities
24th Mar 22, 9:41am
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala explains why cooperation and transparency are key to mitigating the Ukraine war's impact on supply and prices of food commodities
Guy Trafford takes a closer look at what the invasion of Ukraine means for food supplies and prices and how that may affect markets for New Zealand's products
17th Mar 22, 11:52am
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Guy Trafford takes a closer look at what the invasion of Ukraine means for food supplies and prices and how that may affect markets for New Zealand's products
While New Zealand agriculture is in a global sweet spot, Guy Trafford says it is wise to keep the global food security risks well in mind as we work to adapt to the changing climate forces
16th Jul 21, 10:26am
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While New Zealand agriculture is in a global sweet spot, Guy Trafford says it is wise to keep the global food security risks well in mind as we work to adapt to the changing climate forces
Andrew Wilson sees the operation of the 80/20 rule all around him as local infrastructure decays. He suspects the 'trivial many' will be picking up the tab. And he is increasingly worried about the extending drought
6th May 21, 5:06pm
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Andrew Wilson sees the operation of the 80/20 rule all around him as local infrastructure decays. He suspects the 'trivial many' will be picking up the tab. And he is increasingly worried about the extending drought
David Atkinson explores how to look at foreign direct investment opportunities & sees in 'pragmatic nationalism' a model that avoids extremes and protects benefits
11th Aug 14, 1:49pm
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David Atkinson explores how to look at foreign direct investment opportunities & sees in 'pragmatic nationalism' a model that avoids extremes and protects benefits
New Zealand announces NZ$1.4 mln funding for joint NZ-Chinese research projects
14th Nov 13, 9:00pm
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New Zealand announces NZ$1.4 mln funding for joint NZ-Chinese research projects
Global food security and strong trade links key to future competitiveness of New Zealand agriculture: report
11th Feb 13, 3:41pm
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Global food security and strong trade links key to future competitiveness of New Zealand agriculture: report
East Asia to become the 'most significant' market for New Zealand food and fibre products: Rabobank
7th Dec 12, 9:46am
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East Asia to become the 'most significant' market for New Zealand food and fibre products: Rabobank