Rural News
Farmer confidence in the broader agri economy now at its second highest level in a decade, on higher prices and rising demand. Dairy farmers have the strongest investment intent and horticulturalists the weakest
15th Sep 25, 8:56am
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Farmer confidence in the broader agri economy now at its second highest level in a decade, on higher prices and rising demand. Dairy farmers have the strongest investment intent and horticulturalists the weakest
Allan Barber bemoans our collective inability to build, develop and hold on to our iconic brands, especially by our co-operatives
14th Sep 25, 6:14pm
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Allan Barber bemoans our collective inability to build, develop and hold on to our iconic brands, especially by our co-operatives
Deer farming is developing into a worthwhile complement with other livestock, especially sheep on hill country, and the costs can be lower. It diversities risk
13th Sep 25, 8:56am
Deer farming is developing into a worthwhile complement with other livestock, especially sheep on hill country, and the costs can be lower. It diversities risk
Rabobank says the outlook for the dairy sector looks bright with globally favourable growing conditions, although there could be headwinds on the demand side
12th Sep 25, 9:27am
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Rabobank says the outlook for the dairy sector looks bright with globally favourable growing conditions, although there could be headwinds on the demand side
State-owned farmer Pamu's equity plan aims to help young farmers gain an economic stake
9th Sep 25, 3:20pm
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State-owned farmer Pamu's equity plan aims to help young farmers gain an economic stake
Beef prices still rising even as tariffs buffet and shift flows to the US who are now paying record prices, as global production reduces, including in New Zealand
9th Sep 25, 12:51pm
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Beef prices still rising even as tariffs buffet and shift flows to the US who are now paying record prices, as global production reduces, including in New Zealand
Meat export volumes ease off but high prices keep farmers smiling
Favourable logistics issues have seen exported logs rise in price unexpectedly, offsetting 'very subdued' domestic market demand from the general 'malaise' in the local economy
2nd Sep 25, 7:22pm
Favourable logistics issues have seen exported logs rise in price unexpectedly, offsetting 'very subdued' domestic market demand from the general 'malaise' in the local economy
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Act’s policy to water-down or withdraw from the Paris Climate agreement would be the ‘fastest, quickest’ way to ‘punish farmers’
2nd Sep 25, 1:23pm
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Act’s policy to water-down or withdraw from the Paris Climate agreement would be the ‘fastest, quickest’ way to ‘punish farmers’
Talleys, through their Open Country Dairy business, acquires a second dairy processor in two weeks, taking over Mataura Valley Milk, and now Miraka
1st Sep 25, 12:01pm
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Talleys, through their Open Country Dairy business, acquires a second dairy processor in two weeks, taking over Mataura Valley Milk, and now Miraka
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State owned farming company Pamu reveals sharply higher earnings for its 2025 year
28th Aug 25, 1:47pm
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State owned farming company Pamu reveals sharply higher earnings for its 2025 year
Forsyth Barr analysts give Fonterra's $4.22b sale of its consumer businesses to French giant Lactalis a big tick and say the price was ahead of their expectations
26th Aug 25, 10:32am
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Forsyth Barr analysts give Fonterra's $4.22b sale of its consumer businesses to French giant Lactalis a big tick and say the price was ahead of their expectations
Allan Barber - Alliance's cliff edge shareholder vote
Angus Kebbell reports that despite record prices for livestock and dairy, farmers still think they are hard done by and want a 'balance' more in their economic favour between environment protections and their trading outcomes
23rd Aug 25, 9:33am
Angus Kebbell reports that despite record prices for livestock and dairy, farmers still think they are hard done by and want a 'balance' more in their economic favour between environment protections and their trading outcomes
Fonterra's sale of its consumer business to French giant Lactalis will deliver a $3.2 bln tax-free boost for shareholders, and it retains supply agreements for iconic dairy brands Anchor and Mainland
22nd Aug 25, 8:45am
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Fonterra's sale of its consumer business to French giant Lactalis will deliver a $3.2 bln tax-free boost for shareholders, and it retains supply agreements for iconic dairy brands Anchor and Mainland