food security

David Mahon summarises the outcomes of the recent US-China summit in Beijing from his unique Beijing-based perspective

David Mahon summarises the outcomes of the recent US-China summit in Beijing from his unique Beijing-based perspective

The Middle East crisis has exposed NZ to a global fertiliser shock. Murat Ungor asks where the plan is

The Middle East crisis has exposed NZ to a global fertiliser shock. Murat Ungor asks where the plan is

As long as China presents itself as a counterpoint of stability to a chaotic USA, more and more nations will gravitate towards it, David Mahon says

As long as China presents itself as a counterpoint of stability to a chaotic USA, more and more nations will gravitate towards it, David Mahon says

With nine percent of the world’s arable land while supporting 20% of the world’s population, China is very focused on food security. David Mahon explains the implications of this focus

With nine percent of the world’s arable land while supporting 20% of the world’s population, China is very focused on food security. David Mahon explains the implications of this focus

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 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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Zealand announces NZ$1.4 mln funding for joint NZ-Chinese research projects