Rural News
Rabobank is tracking consumer tolerance for higher and higher beef mince prices. So far demand is holding but they warn consumers will likely change preferences at some point soon
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Rabobank is tracking consumer tolerance for higher and higher beef mince prices. So far demand is holding but they warn consumers will likely change preferences at some point soon
Our exporters sell lamb to 99 countries and beef to 84 different markets. Allan Barber reviews how this diversity grew so wide and where the current hotspots are now - and the risks to them
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Our exporters sell lamb to 99 countries and beef to 84 different markets. Allan Barber reviews how this diversity grew so wide and where the current hotspots are now - and the risks to them
China log demand is steady and positive while it is soft from India. But reduced sawmill capacity locally and modest demand has seen prices hold up as capacity is better utilised
China log demand is steady and positive while it is soft from India. But reduced sawmill capacity locally and modest demand has seen prices hold up as capacity is better utilised
The EU re-thinks the value of livestock farming with a much broader perspective, more attuned to the New Zealand approach
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The EU re-thinks the value of livestock farming with a much broader perspective, more attuned to the New Zealand approach
Despite rising global exports from heavyweight producers, New Zealand is finding rapidly expanding market opportunities for its avocado crop, in a broad diversification shift
Despite rising global exports from heavyweight producers, New Zealand is finding rapidly expanding market opportunities for its avocado crop, in a broad diversification shift
Elizabeth Macpherson and David Jefferson argue it is time to abandon a European-style “lock it or lose it” approach to conservation. Our nature is diverse, as are the human values attached to it they say
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Elizabeth Macpherson and David Jefferson argue it is time to abandon a European-style “lock it or lose it” approach to conservation. Our nature is diverse, as are the human values attached to it they say
The challenge shifts from trying to prevent the virus from arriving to detecting new incursions quickly and managing their consequences
The challenge shifts from trying to prevent the virus from arriving to detecting new incursions quickly and managing their consequences
Dead seabird on Petone Beach confirmed as having H5 bird flu
Farmers are the most satisfied with their bank in eight years, with those feeling under pressure the lowest in the same period. Average mortgage is now $4.1 mln with three quarters on floating rates
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Farmers are the most satisfied with their bank in eight years, with those feeling under pressure the lowest in the same period. Average mortgage is now $4.1 mln with three quarters on floating rates
Fonterra has cut its farmgate milk payout forecast for the new season by -5%, citing strong global supply and softer demand
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Fonterra has cut its farmgate milk payout forecast for the new season by -5%, citing strong global supply and softer demand
Allan Barber lists the issues farmer-controlled boards failed to overcome with their meat processing 'investments'. It's a tough business and conflicting interests were never far from top of the list
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Allan Barber lists the issues farmer-controlled boards failed to overcome with their meat processing 'investments'. It's a tough business and conflicting interests were never far from top of the list
Keith Woodford takes a detailed look at the possible ways the Synlait mess will get resolved. Its shareholders may lose everything but the business will continue in some form
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Keith Woodford takes a detailed look at the possible ways the Synlait mess will get resolved. Its shareholders may lose everything but the business will continue in some form
Allan Barber assesses to prospects for the ANZCO business as it absorbs the specialist Geenlea operations
Allan Barber assesses to prospects for the ANZCO business as it absorbs the specialist Geenlea operations
Angus Kebbell says as long as we continue producing safe, sustainable food for millions of people worldwide while feeding ourselves, that enterprise will continue to sustain communities, businesses and livelihoods far beyond the farm gate
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Angus Kebbell says as long as we continue producing safe, sustainable food for millions of people worldwide while feeding ourselves, that enterprise will continue to sustain communities, businesses and livelihoods far beyond the farm gate
Recent sharpish devaluation of NZ dollar expected to provide some relief for forest owner exporters in July after June's price reductions
Recent sharpish devaluation of NZ dollar expected to provide some relief for forest owner exporters in July after June's price reductions