Sheep
Allan Barber likes what Federated Farmers is focusing on for the rural sector. The importance of bees and the core role science plays are key issues he says
13th Sep 14, 11:01am
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Allan Barber likes what Federated Farmers is focusing on for the rural sector. The importance of bees and the core role science plays are key issues he says
Voting for the proposed wool levy will start soon. Allan Barber assesses the arguments on both sides of the debate
5th Sep 14, 12:20pm
Voting for the proposed wool levy will start soon. Allan Barber assesses the arguments on both sides of the debate
Allan Barber investigates why stock prices differ so much between the Islands, looking to see whether the variances will ease soon
4th Sep 14, 10:59am
Allan Barber investigates why stock prices differ so much between the Islands, looking to see whether the variances will ease soon
Should levy funds be used for country of origin marketing or be targeted at farm gate issues? Allan Barber reviews the choices ahead of the Beef+LambNZ referendum
28th Aug 14, 2:36pm
Should levy funds be used for country of origin marketing or be targeted at farm gate issues? Allan Barber reviews the choices ahead of the Beef+LambNZ referendum
Allan Barber reviews the complex issues surrounding 'foreign ownership' of rural businesses, points to ANZCO as an example of how it can work to advantage NZ
20th Aug 14, 7:46pm
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Allan Barber reviews the complex issues surrounding 'foreign ownership' of rural businesses, points to ANZCO as an example of how it can work to advantage NZ
Livestock numbers forecast shows little change - unlikely to achieve MPI’s optimistic revenue forecasts
13th Aug 14, 8:47am
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Livestock numbers forecast shows little change - unlikely to achieve MPI’s optimistic revenue forecasts
Despite the volatility, New Zealand red meat producers are urged to focus on the premium end of customer demand. The shortage in the East will benefit NZ
10th Aug 14, 6:34pm
Despite the volatility, New Zealand red meat producers are urged to focus on the premium end of customer demand. The shortage in the East will benefit NZ
Allan Barber reports on the recent Red Meat Sector Conference, highlighting the key sessions and speakers
6th Aug 14, 11:45am
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Allan Barber reports on the recent Red Meat Sector Conference, highlighting the key sessions and speakers
Allan Barber finds some strong green shoots in the sheep and beef farming sector; half-full or half-empty?
25th Jul 14, 11:11am
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Allan Barber finds some strong green shoots in the sheep and beef farming sector; half-full or half-empty?
Jeanette Maxwell likes Doug Avery's advice: nothing good has been ever been invented by negative people. They do not innovate, create or inspire
20th Jun 14, 11:13am
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Jeanette Maxwell likes Doug Avery's advice: nothing good has been ever been invented by negative people. They do not innovate, create or inspire
With New Zealand's biggest corporate farmer eyeing the opportunities, dairy sheep may revitalise one aspect of the industry Fed Farmers say
17th Jun 14, 1:28pm
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With New Zealand's biggest corporate farmer eyeing the opportunities, dairy sheep may revitalise one aspect of the industry Fed Farmers say
"The dairy boom is impacting the sheep and beef sector in ways that could never have been envisaged, but most significantly, it is destroying farmers’ self esteem"
10th Jun 14, 10:04am
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"The dairy boom is impacting the sheep and beef sector in ways that could never have been envisaged, but most significantly, it is destroying farmers’ self esteem"
164 farms were sold in April; prices per hectare rose for all types of farms except forestry units
19th May 14, 11:55am
164 farms were sold in April; prices per hectare rose for all types of farms except forestry units
MPI lifts primary industries earnings forecast by 15.6% to NZ$36.5 bln for 2013/14 season; More than half of gains come from dairy
19th Feb 14, 5:04pm
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MPI lifts primary industries earnings forecast by 15.6% to NZ$36.5 bln for 2013/14 season; More than half of gains come from dairy
Livestock populations changing fast, following pricing incentives; cropping yields rising
16th Dec 13, 2:37pm
Livestock populations changing fast, following pricing incentives; cropping yields rising
Risks rise of banks getting access to NAIT-type data when stock is sold at saleyards or to processors; Aussie farmers furious at proposal
28th Oct 13, 9:52am
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Risks rise of banks getting access to NAIT-type data when stock is sold at saleyards or to processors; Aussie farmers furious at proposal
Pita Alexander tells dairy farmers to 'make financial hay' before milk prices fall; sheep farmers turn to shine is coming
25th Oct 13, 2:07pm
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Pita Alexander tells dairy farmers to 'make financial hay' before milk prices fall; sheep farmers turn to shine is coming
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy admits ministry understaffed on China issues after Trade Minister complains publicly
17th Oct 13, 3:59pm
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Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy admits ministry understaffed on China issues after Trade Minister complains publicly
Does irrigation pay? - Part 2 of the ANZ review focusing on sheep, beef, and dairy support farms
5th Oct 13, 9:05am
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Does irrigation pay? - Part 2 of the ANZ review focusing on sheep, beef, and dairy support farms
Allan Barber says MPI must get balance right between regulatory function and growth; he calls for seriously senior leadership
20th Sep 13, 10:10am
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Allan Barber says MPI must get balance right between regulatory function and growth; he calls for seriously senior leadership
Allan Barber says higher stock prices this year foreshadow major survivability problems for the processors
15th Sep 13, 1:25pm
Allan Barber says higher stock prices this year foreshadow major survivability problems for the processors
Drought responsible for 2 million fewer lambs this spring, says B+LNZ
6th Sep 13, 10:14am
Drought responsible for 2 million fewer lambs this spring, says B+LNZ
Trade Minister Groser suggests smaller dairy exporters hit by food safety scares may get Govt help; First MPI report due
28th Aug 13, 10:38am
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Trade Minister Groser suggests smaller dairy exporters hit by food safety scares may get Govt help; First MPI report due
The Weekly Livestock Report: Optimism abounds in dairy as new season starts
31st Jul 13, 11:12am
The Weekly Livestock Report: Optimism abounds in dairy as new season starts
Allan Barber thinks the delays in announcing an industry-wide restructuring means the entrenched difficulties are not being overcome
29th Jul 13, 4:52pm
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Allan Barber thinks the delays in announcing an industry-wide restructuring means the entrenched difficulties are not being overcome