Rural News
As farmers look ahead, they are leaking confidence as pressures mount from all directions
4th Aug 22, 11:31am
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As farmers look ahead, they are leaking confidence as pressures mount from all directions
Guy Trafford reports on renewed interest in DCD as an effective and benign way to mitigate the impact of excessive nitrogen in farming environments
4th Aug 22, 8:24am
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Guy Trafford reports on renewed interest in DCD as an effective and benign way to mitigate the impact of excessive nitrogen in farming environments
Long-term exotic forests will now to be allowed in the ETS and carbon price is on the rise again
3rd Aug 22, 9:57am
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Long-term exotic forests will now to be allowed in the ETS and carbon price is on the rise again
Despite weakening demand from China and India, log prices rose in July after shipping costs fell. Domestic demand remains good, and sawn timber sales to Europe are strong too
1st Aug 22, 10:04am
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Despite weakening demand from China and India, log prices rose in July after shipping costs fell. Domestic demand remains good, and sawn timber sales to Europe are strong too
Nathan Penny says, despite new pressures, improved meat processing capacity, falling shipping costs and the weak NZ dollar should boost farmgate meat prices over coming months
26th Jul 22, 12:53pm
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Nathan Penny says, despite new pressures, improved meat processing capacity, falling shipping costs and the weak NZ dollar should boost farmgate meat prices over coming months
NZ's trade negotiators found EU trade negotiators believed the FTA was all about managing New Zealand’s access into the market, not about free trade at all. They were told “many, many times last week, we care about Australia, we don’t care about you”
21st Jul 22, 4:16pm
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NZ's trade negotiators found EU trade negotiators believed the FTA was all about managing New Zealand’s access into the market, not about free trade at all. They were told “many, many times last week, we care about Australia, we don’t care about you”
Industry groups now need to decide how to manage the HWEN stand-off with the risk of being left outside the tent
20th Jul 22, 12:45pm
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Industry groups now need to decide how to manage the HWEN stand-off with the risk of being left outside the tent
Waning demand from China is behind the extended fall in SMP and WMP prices at the latest dairy auction, says Guy Trafford
20th Jul 22, 10:16am
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Waning demand from China is behind the extended fall in SMP and WMP prices at the latest dairy auction, says Guy Trafford
It may be winter here, but Guy Trafford can't help but notice Northern Hemisphere heat waves and he wonders what our summer may have in store
20th Jul 22, 9:31am
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It may be winter here, but Guy Trafford can't help but notice Northern Hemisphere heat waves and he wonders what our summer may have in store
Dr Harry Clark assesses where HWEN fits in to the changing societal demand for change, even when NZ agriculture has a leading position responding to the climate challenges. Prescriptive regulation delivers worse outcomes than agreed partnership programs
16th Jul 22, 11:13am
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Dr Harry Clark assesses where HWEN fits in to the changing societal demand for change, even when NZ agriculture has a leading position responding to the climate challenges. Prescriptive regulation delivers worse outcomes than agreed partnership programs
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
New Zealand misses out on any 'innovation awards' at Global Dairy Congress, as Chinese companies scoop the pool. NZ Govt. funds rich-lister's equity projects. Synlait's payout matches Fonterra
12th Jul 22, 9:53am
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New Zealand misses out on any 'innovation awards' at Global Dairy Congress, as Chinese companies scoop the pool. NZ Govt. funds rich-lister's equity projects. Synlait's payout matches Fonterra
Allan Barber reports that very high demand for red meat has processors scrambling for skilled workers. The new procurement wars may not be waged over livestock, but people
9th Jul 22, 9:52am
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Allan Barber reports that very high demand for red meat has processors scrambling for skilled workers. The new procurement wars may not be waged over livestock, but people
Guy Trafford reviews the NZ-EU free trade deal and finds ... not much. Certainly little to benefit NZ, and the EU conceding nothing. He worries it may set a precedent of failure in other FTA negotiations
6th Jul 22, 9:55am
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Guy Trafford reviews the NZ-EU free trade deal and finds ... not much. Certainly little to benefit NZ, and the EU conceding nothing. He worries it may set a precedent of failure in other FTA negotiations
Just like many other industries, change is a constant in land use, responding to markets, the environmental needs, and regulators. Connected advisers can help farm managers choose the optimum path
2nd Jul 22, 1:48pm
Just like many other industries, change is a constant in land use, responding to markets, the environmental needs, and regulators. Connected advisers can help farm managers choose the optimum path
A weaker Chinese market, higher shipping costs, and the currency impact have driven At Wharf Gate log prices down more than -20% in 2022. Meanwhile harvesting contractors are suffering fast rising costs
1st Jul 22, 11:12am
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A weaker Chinese market, higher shipping costs, and the currency impact have driven At Wharf Gate log prices down more than -20% in 2022. Meanwhile harvesting contractors are suffering fast rising costs
The regulatory pressures on high-standard local pork production will likely cause more pork to imported from low standard sources - which ironically includes the EU. The net result will be we will eat cheap pork produced in worse conditions
1st Jul 22, 9:53am
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The regulatory pressures on high-standard local pork production will likely cause more pork to imported from low standard sources - which ironically includes the EU. The net result will be we will eat cheap pork produced in worse conditions
The methane debate is more about politics, policy and value judgements than it is about science
29th Jun 22, 11:41am
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The methane debate is more about politics, policy and value judgements than it is about science
Guy Trafford reviews the 156 page official June update of the outlook for the primary sector, and finds an optimistic view. A lot still depends on Chinese demand but sector and market diversification is happening
29th Jun 22, 10:21am
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Guy Trafford reviews the 156 page official June update of the outlook for the primary sector, and finds an optimistic view. A lot still depends on Chinese demand but sector and market diversification is happening
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is affecting grain markets worldwide. That in turn affects animal feed, and downstream meat production. Angus Kebbell explores how that will affect markets for our pasture-based livestock by looking at the global impacts
25th Jun 22, 9:49am
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine is affecting grain markets worldwide. That in turn affects animal feed, and downstream meat production. Angus Kebbell explores how that will affect markets for our pasture-based livestock by looking at the global impacts
Allan Barber reports on work within some key innovative partnerships chasing industry-changing improvements in feed conversion for both the dairy and beef industries
25th Jun 22, 9:30am
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Allan Barber reports on work within some key innovative partnerships chasing industry-changing improvements in feed conversion for both the dairy and beef industries
Guy Trafford wonders how successful the Prime Minister's trade mission to the EU will be overcoming two-faced European positions on provenance and tariffs
24th Jun 22, 10:41am
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Guy Trafford wonders how successful the Prime Minister's trade mission to the EU will be overcoming two-faced European positions on provenance and tariffs
Lower house prices and rising mortgage interest rates take their toll on lifestyle block sales
23rd Jun 22, 11:15am
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Lower house prices and rising mortgage interest rates take their toll on lifestyle block sales
Fonterra's now signalling a farmgate milk price of $9.50 for the recently started season - which could be a new record
23rd Jun 22, 9:01am
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Fonterra's now signalling a farmgate milk price of $9.50 for the recently started season - which could be a new record
Following what's set to be a record milk price for the season just finished, ASB economists think the new season could see the price hit double figures for the first time
22nd Jun 22, 2:47pm
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Following what's set to be a record milk price for the season just finished, ASB economists think the new season could see the price hit double figures for the first time
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