Sheep
With 119 farms Landcorp is the largest corporate farmer in the country and is publicly owned. It has had a 'solid' year. Allan Barber assesses its results
28th Nov 12, 9:30am
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With 119 farms Landcorp is the largest corporate farmer in the country and is publicly owned. It has had a 'solid' year. Allan Barber assesses its results
Falling lamb schedules reflect the new market reality; Wool momentum stalls; Pasture growth slows
21st Nov 12, 12:26pm
Falling lamb schedules reflect the new market reality; Wool momentum stalls; Pasture growth slows
After a 'torrid 2011-12' the meat industry is positive about prospects for the upcoming year. Your view?
31st Oct 12, 10:04am
After a 'torrid 2011-12' the meat industry is positive about prospects for the upcoming year. Your view?
Will crossbred wool producers invest in their products future? Is there a sustainable market-led strategy for strong wools?
25th Oct 12, 2:21pm
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Will crossbred wool producers invest in their products future? Is there a sustainable market-led strategy for strong wools?
MPI’s Farm Monitoring Report forecasts income drops for dairy and sheep and beef
23rd Oct 12, 5:38pm
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MPI’s Farm Monitoring Report forecasts income drops for dairy and sheep and beef
Heavy rain drenched many areas as wild weather swept up the country and delayed the spring pasture peak
17th Oct 12, 1:44pm
Heavy rain drenched many areas as wild weather swept up the country and delayed the spring pasture peak
A fall in profits coming for sheep farms, says Beef+Lamb NZ; but some regions have 'best August ever'
19th Sep 12, 1:13pm
A fall in profits coming for sheep farms, says Beef+Lamb NZ; but some regions have 'best August ever'
Warmer, wetter local weather contrasts with international conditions and sets up new season positively
22nd Aug 12, 9:31am
Warmer, wetter local weather contrasts with international conditions and sets up new season positively
Rabobank sees a positive outlook for lamb despite softening EU demand; emerging markets to bolster demand especially for lower-value cuts
1st Aug 12, 5:31pm
Rabobank sees a positive outlook for lamb despite softening EU demand; emerging markets to bolster demand especially for lower-value cuts
Allan Barber investigates how processors set their weekly schedule prices
26th Mar 12, 12:00pm
Allan Barber investigates how processors set their weekly schedule prices
Allan Barber puts current farm-gate price trends in context of the global marketplace. Your view?
21st Mar 12, 7:55am
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Allan Barber puts current farm-gate price trends in context of the global marketplace. Your view?
Landcorp to divide Northland sheep and beef farm into coastal lifestyle blocks and sell to highest bidders. Your view?
10th Feb 12, 10:10am
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Landcorp to divide Northland sheep and beef farm into coastal lifestyle blocks and sell to highest bidders. Your view?
Opinion: Allan Barber looks at the sale of the Crafar farms to Pengxin/Landcorp from a rural point-of-view
7th Feb 12, 5:17pm
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Opinion: Allan Barber looks at the sale of the Crafar farms to Pengxin/Landcorp from a rural point-of-view
Allan Barber looks at the financial results of the meat processors and explores their viability
2nd Feb 12, 8:25am
Allan Barber looks at the financial results of the meat processors and explores their viability
Allan Barber reviews changing consumer demand patterns for red meat as demographics change
30th Jan 12, 10:05am
Allan Barber reviews changing consumer demand patterns for red meat as demographics change
October farm sales drop 14 month-on-month to 89 but are almost double the 46 sales in October 2010
15th Nov 11, 11:50am
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October farm sales drop 14 month-on-month to 89 but are almost double the 46 sales in October 2010
Spare ribs under scrutiny as scientists probe hidden value of NZ sheep
11th Nov 11, 10:24am
Spare ribs under scrutiny as scientists probe hidden value of NZ sheep
Rural wrap: Kiwifruit vine disease clouds export outlook
8th Nov 11, 5:57pm
Rural wrap: Kiwifruit vine disease clouds export outlook
Federated Farmers says snow unlikely to cause major stock losses given plenty of warning
15th Aug 11, 2:11pm
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Federated Farmers says snow unlikely to cause major stock losses given plenty of warning
Govt unveils series of tax tweaks for banks, farmers and rich families as cashed up IRD reaps extra NZ$115.2 mln in unpaid tax
19th May 11, 6:35pm
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Govt unveils series of tax tweaks for banks, farmers and rich families as cashed up IRD reaps extra NZ$115.2 mln in unpaid tax
Farm sales hit a record low 46 in October; only 4 dairy farms sold and no sales at all in Southland
16th Nov 10, 9:35am
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Farm sales hit a record low 46 in October; only 4 dairy farms sold and no sales at all in Southland
MAF report shows sheep and beef farm prices vastly over-valued, assuming farms are supposed to make economic returns
3rd Aug 10, 10:52am
MAF report shows sheep and beef farm prices vastly over-valued, assuming farms are supposed to make economic returns
Commodity price indices hit record highs in May as dairy, kiwifruit, log prices surge
2nd Jun 10, 5:00pm
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Commodity price indices hit record highs in May as dairy, kiwifruit, log prices surge
It isn't only money that motivates farmers
4th May 10, 2:32pm
It isn't only money that motivates farmers
Amputations at meat works probed
3rd May 10, 1:48pm
Amputations at meat works probed