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Rabobank now says our new goal as food suppliers is to understand where critical exposures sit, identify credible alternatives and selectively invest in capabilities that both improve continuity of supply and create commercial value
Rabobank now says our new goal as food suppliers is to understand where critical exposures sit, identify credible alternatives and selectively invest in capabilities that both improve continuity of supply and create commercial value
Allan Barber reviews the ups and downs of a globally unique collaboration that brings together the three industry sectors to promote red meat to local consumers, now recognised for its successes
Allan Barber reviews the ups and downs of a globally unique collaboration that brings together the three industry sectors to promote red meat to local consumers, now recognised for its successes
Following a good start to the new dairy season, and strong improving demand for milk powders, Fonterra has added 25c to its new season payout forecast
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Following a good start to the new dairy season, and strong improving demand for milk powders, Fonterra has added 25c to its new season payout forecast
After three years where the coalition Government raced to give the rural sector anything it asked for, Angus Kebbell offers his view on what the parties are now offering rural voters
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After three years where the coalition Government raced to give the rural sector anything it asked for, Angus Kebbell offers his view on what the parties are now offering rural voters
The outlook for New Zealand venison has moved into a considerably more positive phase
The outlook for New Zealand venison has moved into a considerably more positive phase
Lending growth appears to be starting to slow for mortgages and business lending but farmers will be keeping the banks happy
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Lending growth appears to be starting to slow for mortgages and business lending but farmers will be keeping the banks happy
Peter Drennan wonders whether protecting the value of the single-desk export system has begun to hold back the next round of innovation in horticulture
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Peter Drennan wonders whether protecting the value of the single-desk export system has begun to hold back the next round of innovation in horticulture
Keith Woodford says exports and population will interact to determine New Zealand’s future in a resource-constrained environment distant from world markets. There are no easy answers
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Keith Woodford says exports and population will interact to determine New Zealand’s future in a resource-constrained environment distant from world markets. There are no easy answers
Deer as part of a mixed farming system compare well when the full range of resilience, seasonality, benefits and costs are all considered
Deer as part of a mixed farming system compare well when the full range of resilience, seasonality, benefits and costs are all considered
Fonterra CEO says the dairy giant is adapting to global dairy demand, with the co-op expecting another season of strong milk supply while also preparing for potential El Niño impacts
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Fonterra CEO says the dairy giant is adapting to global dairy demand, with the co-op expecting another season of strong milk supply while also preparing for potential El Niño impacts
Dairy giant Fonterra is paying farmer shareholders $9.69 per kilogram of milk solids and a total dividend for the year of 73 cents after reporting a $2.6 billion after-tax profit
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Dairy giant Fonterra is paying farmer shareholders $9.69 per kilogram of milk solids and a total dividend for the year of 73 cents after reporting a $2.6 billion after-tax profit
Allan Barber sees many ironies in the current calls to nationalise or divest part of the New Zealand-owned supermarket duopoly, and he is frustrated with the overall lack of logic
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Allan Barber sees many ironies in the current calls to nationalise or divest part of the New Zealand-owned supermarket duopoly, and he is frustrated with the overall lack of logic
Fonterra narrows its new season payout forecast range and raises the midpoint to $9.50/kgMS on 'recent improvements' in dairy prices
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Fonterra narrows its new season payout forecast range and raises the midpoint to $9.50/kgMS on 'recent improvements' in dairy prices
Steady as she goes – rural confidence unchanged and net positive for a ninth straight quarter, as measured by the Rabobank third quarter 2026 survey
Steady as she goes – rural confidence unchanged and net positive for a ninth straight quarter, as measured by the Rabobank third quarter 2026 survey
Allan Barber reviews the 100,000 hectare Ngāi Tahu Farming's successful corporate rural operation, one in the box seat to take over the 180,000 hectare Molesworth Station
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Allan Barber reviews the 100,000 hectare Ngāi Tahu Farming's successful corporate rural operation, one in the box seat to take over the 180,000 hectare Molesworth Station