Rural News
Economic analysis suggests the development of synthetic milk could damage the New Zealand economy even though this challenge is still some way off
11th Jul 25, 8:13am
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Economic analysis suggests the development of synthetic milk could damage the New Zealand economy even though this challenge is still some way off
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has cleared French company Lactalis to buy Fonterra's up-for-sale consumer business
10th Jul 25, 2:47pm
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has cleared French company Lactalis to buy Fonterra's up-for-sale consumer business
Allan Barber assesses MPI's latest SOPI update of a sector that now delivers more than half of our export earnings. This is a progress report on building resilience through strategic trade depth
4th Jul 25, 9:56am
Allan Barber assesses MPI's latest SOPI update of a sector that now delivers more than half of our export earnings. This is a progress report on building resilience through strategic trade depth
PF Olsen says log prices are unchanged but domestic demand is weak, China demand low but consistent although facing summer slowdown, India demand awaits bilateral trade talk outcomes
2nd Jul 25, 10:09am
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PF Olsen says log prices are unchanged but domestic demand is weak, China demand low but consistent although facing summer slowdown, India demand awaits bilateral trade talk outcomes
Given NZ has passed 'peak tractor', Brad Olsen wonders what a new bellwether could be for the state of primary sector spending and investment
30th Jun 25, 1:58pm
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Given NZ has passed 'peak tractor', Brad Olsen wonders what a new bellwether could be for the state of primary sector spending and investment
Farm subsidies look set to survive the US Government budgetary process despite widespread cost cutting elsewhere
30th Jun 25, 10:42am
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Farm subsidies look set to survive the US Government budgetary process despite widespread cost cutting elsewhere
Catchment groups have long been the quiet achievers in the rural sector. They are growing by building local understanding of landscape-scale issues and opening practical pathways to better environmental outcomes
28th Jun 25, 9:15am
Catchment groups have long been the quiet achievers in the rural sector. They are growing by building local understanding of landscape-scale issues and opening practical pathways to better environmental outcomes
New report highlights the food and agri sector’s looming $150 billion intergenerational wealth transfer
24th Jun 25, 3:18pm
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New report highlights the food and agri sector’s looming $150 billion intergenerational wealth transfer
Farmers see their own businesses performing well, expect that to continue, and their investment intentions rise on positive outlook in agri economy
17th Jun 25, 9:23am
Farmers see their own businesses performing well, expect that to continue, and their investment intentions rise on positive outlook in agri economy
Rabobank expected dairy prices rise strongly in early 2025, but ‘downside’ risks expected to emerge over coming months
16th Jun 25, 10:46am
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Rabobank expected dairy prices rise strongly in early 2025, but ‘downside’ risks expected to emerge over coming months
Farmers of deer livestock have faced tough times for venison but that market is on the comeback, even if the velvet market is still facing challenges. But deer farmers are looking forward more optimistically now
14th Jun 25, 9:45am
Farmers of deer livestock have faced tough times for venison but that market is on the comeback, even if the velvet market is still facing challenges. But deer farmers are looking forward more optimistically now
Beef + Lamb NZ still has concerns over rules to curb forestry conversions
Allan Barber traces the challenges, costs, and disappointments of generic country of origin marketing for red meats, and warns that brand building for low margin product is hard requiring long-term patience
11th Jun 25, 10:51am
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Allan Barber traces the challenges, costs, and disappointments of generic country of origin marketing for red meats, and warns that brand building for low margin product is hard requiring long-term patience
The New Zealand meat industry appears to have survived the first month of American tariffs without suffering too much hardship but the final verdict is not yet settled
9th Jun 25, 1:46pm
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The New Zealand meat industry appears to have survived the first month of American tariffs without suffering too much hardship but the final verdict is not yet settled
Higher prices are resulting from lower global beef supply, including falling NZ production, as US tariffs push redistribution of beef trade volumes around the world
5th Jun 25, 12:22pm
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Higher prices are resulting from lower global beef supply, including falling NZ production, as US tariffs push redistribution of beef trade volumes around the world