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Allan Barber can't see any immediate changes in the meat processing industry, but with most capacity now controlled by overseas interests, the next changes will be hard-headed

Allan Barber can't see any immediate changes in the meat processing industry, but with most capacity now controlled by overseas interests, the next changes will be hard-headed

BNZ economists now forecast a farmgate milk price of $9.50 per kilogram of milk solids for the current season, down from $10.25; Fonterra currently forecasting $10

BNZ economists now forecast a farmgate milk price of $9.50 per kilogram of milk solids for the current season, down from $10.25; Fonterra currently forecasting $10

Keith Woodford says data from Beef+Lamb's farm surveys to 2025 shows a clear swing to beef on all classes of North Island farms, following earnings and cost signals

Keith Woodford says data from Beef+Lamb's farm surveys to 2025 shows a clear swing to beef on all classes of North Island farms, following earnings and cost signals

Benefiting from strong prices, farmers are paying down debt and splashing out on maintenance, the Reserve Bank says

Benefiting from strong prices, farmers are paying down debt and splashing out on maintenance, the Reserve Bank says

Trust as a reliable supplier is the currency being spent in the US-China tariff fight. Lessons for American farmers are worth watching here

Trust as a reliable supplier is the currency being spent in the US-China tariff fight. Lessons for American farmers are worth watching here

Dairy exports will remain as New Zealand’s most important export category despite the sale of Fonterra’s consumer brands, says Keith Woodford

Dairy exports will remain as New Zealand’s most important export category despite the sale of Fonterra’s consumer brands, says Keith Woodford

Following the Chinese and Indian holiday seasons when demand usually rises, this year demand for logs has remained flat. Domestic demand flat too, and sawn timber to the US attracting tariffs

Following the Chinese and Indian holiday seasons when demand usually rises, this year demand for logs has remained flat. Domestic demand flat too, and sawn timber to the US attracting tariffs

Fonterra chair says divestment 'will usher in an exciting new phase for the co-op'; CEO says Fonterra will be 'unleashed'

Fonterra chair says divestment 'will usher in an exciting new phase for the co-op'; CEO says Fonterra will be 'unleashed'

Allan Barber likes the way the dairy sector has developed with one major company, a strong follower, and a small number of specialist companies each with its own narrow but successful product range

Allan Barber likes the way the dairy sector has developed with one major company, a strong follower, and a small number of specialist companies each with its own narrow but successful product range

Keith Woodford is concerned record high prices will slide back especially for lamb when the main killing season resumes. He urges farmers to approach these next few months with extra caution

Keith Woodford is concerned record high prices will slide back especially for lamb when the main killing season resumes. He urges farmers to approach these next few months with extra caution

Alliance shareholders decide 35% of their company dominated by a savvy global player will be worth a lot more than 100% plus the need for huge new capital

Alliance shareholders decide 35% of their company dominated by a savvy global player will be worth a lot more than 100% plus the need for huge new capital

Fonterra wants to maximise commercial returns for farmers, while Winston Peters wants to manage geopolitical risks and strategic interests of New Zealand broadly

Fonterra wants to maximise commercial returns for farmers, while Winston Peters wants to manage geopolitical risks and strategic interests of New Zealand broadly

In Otago, local catchment group initiatives are building momentum from the ground up. Farmers are reimagining how they manage gullies and wet areas that were once seen as a nuisance

In Otago, local catchment group initiatives are building momentum from the ground up. Farmers are reimagining how they manage gullies and wet areas that were once seen as a nuisance

A ‘lack of ambition’ over livestock emissions targets now threatens NZ’s reputation and trade, James Renwick says

A ‘lack of ambition’ over livestock emissions targets now threatens NZ’s reputation and trade, James Renwick says

Rabobank says strong export prices and tightening global supply create a lucrative window for NZ to expand its beef footprint

Rabobank says strong export prices and tightening global supply create a lucrative window for NZ to expand its beef footprint