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El Niño is coming and given higher background temperatures, Guy Trafford assesses what that will mean for farm management, preparation and adaption
19th Jun 23, 10:20am
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El Niño is coming and given higher background temperatures, Guy Trafford assesses what that will mean for farm management, preparation and adaption
A new report says rural customers of telecommunications companies pay more and get less than their urban counterparts
15th Jun 23, 4:00pm
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A new report says rural customers of telecommunications companies pay more and get less than their urban counterparts
Guy Trafford finds National's opportunistic climate policy flip-flops extraordinarily disappointing when farmers need to champion the science to remain credible and competitive
15th Jun 23, 10:13am
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Guy Trafford finds National's opportunistic climate policy flip-flops extraordinarily disappointing when farmers need to champion the science to remain credible and competitive
New Zealand's trade dispute with Canada over dairy access under the Comprehensive Trans Pacific Partnership reaches a crucial stage
15th Jun 23, 5:00am
New Zealand's trade dispute with Canada over dairy access under the Comprehensive Trans Pacific Partnership reaches a crucial stage
Ministry for Primary Industries reports record sales of farm products for this year but sees a lingering impact in future years from Cyclone Gabrielle
15th Jun 23, 5:00am
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Ministry for Primary Industries reports record sales of farm products for this year but sees a lingering impact in future years from Cyclone Gabrielle
ASB economists estimate higher interest rates have added an average of 60 cents per kilogram of milk solids to debt servicing costs for dairy farmers over the past year
14th Jun 23, 10:40am
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ASB economists estimate higher interest rates have added an average of 60 cents per kilogram of milk solids to debt servicing costs for dairy farmers over the past year
Research shows consumers want to buy red meat but affordability is an issue. With farmers getting about $5.50/kg, why is ground beef $22+/kg and other cuts up to $57/kg? It's not farmers causing affordability resistance
10th Jun 23, 9:59am
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Research shows consumers want to buy red meat but affordability is an issue. With farmers getting about $5.50/kg, why is ground beef $22+/kg and other cuts up to $57/kg? It's not farmers causing affordability resistance
Angela McGaughran says New Zealand needs to up its biosecurity game to protect the country from the next devastating pest threat
8th Jun 23, 10:44am
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Angela McGaughran says New Zealand needs to up its biosecurity game to protect the country from the next devastating pest threat
Guy Trafford reviews the ups and downs at the a2 milk processor Synlait, tracking mistakes and misdirections that oddly mirror Fonterra
8th Jun 23, 9:57am
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Guy Trafford reviews the ups and downs at the a2 milk processor Synlait, tracking mistakes and misdirections that oddly mirror Fonterra
Westpac economists bemoan our inability to export enough cheese at a time of soaring global prices and have downgraded their forecast for Fonterra's milk price this season
7th Jun 23, 2:56pm
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Westpac economists bemoan our inability to export enough cheese at a time of soaring global prices and have downgraded their forecast for Fonterra's milk price this season
Allan Barber reports that in key markets, demand for fake meat is sharply lower while demand for the real thing is rising. The climate impacts of red meat farming are getting better understood too
7th Jun 23, 10:36am
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Allan Barber reports that in key markets, demand for fake meat is sharply lower while demand for the real thing is rising. The climate impacts of red meat farming are getting better understood too
PM Chris Hipkins says he still wants to reach agreement with farmers to put a price on agricultural emissions, though he admits it's hard work and progress might come after the election
7th Jun 23, 6:41am
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PM Chris Hipkins says he still wants to reach agreement with farmers to put a price on agricultural emissions, though he admits it's hard work and progress might come after the election
Wyoming rancher Ron Rabou got dealt a tough hand when his father suddenly died. His story of how he worked through a messy succession situation is instructive for Kiwi farmers, says Angus Kebbell
3rd Jun 23, 10:59am
Wyoming rancher Ron Rabou got dealt a tough hand when his father suddenly died. His story of how he worked through a messy succession situation is instructive for Kiwi farmers, says Angus Kebbell
Guy Trafford finds the case proven that our rural sector lags in productivity compared to two highly productive countries we should be benchmarking ourselves against
1st Jun 23, 1:18pm
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Guy Trafford finds the case proven that our rural sector lags in productivity compared to two highly productive countries we should be benchmarking ourselves against
Farm sales weighed down by falls in the price of carbon, reducing demand for forestry conversions
31st May 23, 10:54am
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Farm sales weighed down by falls in the price of carbon, reducing demand for forestry conversions
Without China firing, dairy and meat prices face an uncertain future just when on-farm costs are rising. In other key markets, farmers are culling animals as break-even levels are breached. Guy Trafford assesses what this means for us
27th May 23, 10:17am
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Without China firing, dairy and meat prices face an uncertain future just when on-farm costs are rising. In other key markets, farmers are culling animals as break-even levels are breached. Guy Trafford assesses what this means for us
Export log prices fall as demand in China is not rising as originally expected. Demand in India is uncertain. Domestic demand remains weak as well
26th May 23, 2:45pm
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Export log prices fall as demand in China is not rising as originally expected. Demand in India is uncertain. Domestic demand remains weak as well
With just days to go to the end of the current season, Fonterra has downgraded its milk price forecast to an implied $8.20, while its first forecast price for the new season implies a price of $8; is promising a 'strong' dividend
25th May 23, 10:01am
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With just days to go to the end of the current season, Fonterra has downgraded its milk price forecast to an implied $8.20, while its first forecast price for the new season implies a price of $8; is promising a 'strong' dividend
Guy Trafford is watching the change from La Niña to El Niño looking for risks, and pondering the opportunities that will come from longer term changes
24th May 23, 5:01pm
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Guy Trafford is watching the change from La Niña to El Niño looking for risks, and pondering the opportunities that will come from longer term changes
Allan Barber reports that the red meat sector sees favourable market conditions into the foreseeable future. The processor exporters are well structured to take advantage
23rd May 23, 12:38pm
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Allan Barber reports that the red meat sector sees favourable market conditions into the foreseeable future. The processor exporters are well structured to take advantage
Angus Kebbell sets out the case for why farmers must support their industry bodies - a seat at the table, and a willingness to engage and influence the inevitable compromises will always beat partisan disengagement
20th May 23, 10:15am
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Angus Kebbell sets out the case for why farmers must support their industry bodies - a seat at the table, and a willingness to engage and influence the inevitable compromises will always beat partisan disengagement
Guy Trafford reviews the 2023 Budget from a rural perspective and finds a little more in it for rural communities than appears at first glance
19th May 23, 8:55am
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Guy Trafford reviews the 2023 Budget from a rural perspective and finds a little more in it for rural communities than appears at first glance
Guy Trafford reviews the ministerial inquiry into forestry slash suggesting it includes recognition of a time when forestry does not hold as much clout over the East Coast
16th May 23, 10:29am
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Guy Trafford reviews the ministerial inquiry into forestry slash suggesting it includes recognition of a time when forestry does not hold as much clout over the East Coast
New Zealand the outlier allowing fossil fuel emitters to offset their pollution by converting food production to exotic forestry. It's a policy that is driving farm leaders into politics and hardening attitudes
11th May 23, 5:33pm
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New Zealand the outlier allowing fossil fuel emitters to offset their pollution by converting food production to exotic forestry. It's a policy that is driving farm leaders into politics and hardening attitudes
Allan Barber says the risk for agricultural sector voters is to resist action in the expectation a change of government will let them off the hook - which is a far from a guaranteed outcome
11th May 23, 10:35am
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Allan Barber says the risk for agricultural sector voters is to resist action in the expectation a change of government will let them off the hook - which is a far from a guaranteed outcome