Rural News
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
Guy Trafford sees new requirements coming for pain relief for lamb tailing. He is also seeing signs that dairy milk production is heading for lower levels
10th May 23, 12:25pm
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Guy Trafford sees new requirements coming for pain relief for lamb tailing. He is also seeing signs that dairy milk production is heading for lower levels
Guy Trafford says farmers should be welcoming the shift in focus to get the transport sector to reduce their emissions (as the rural sector has already done). Pity about the lack of options for farmers
7th May 23, 7:29pm
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Guy Trafford says farmers should be welcoming the shift in focus to get the transport sector to reduce their emissions (as the rural sector has already done). Pity about the lack of options for farmers
Angus Kebbell talks to farmers who are assessing how emissions taxes will affect their operations, their business, and what sequestration will and won't be counted
6th May 23, 4:56pm
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Angus Kebbell talks to farmers who are assessing how emissions taxes will affect their operations, their business, and what sequestration will and won't be counted
Productivity improvements in the rural sector are being held back by outdated restrictions and regulations that are no longer relevant. And that is a conclusion of Wellington officials
3rd May 23, 6:59pm
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Productivity improvements in the rural sector are being held back by outdated restrictions and regulations that are no longer relevant. And that is a conclusion of Wellington officials
Export log prices fall after expected China construction demand didn't rise as anticipated. Indian demand low. Local markets operating well below capacity
1st May 23, 10:06am
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Export log prices fall after expected China construction demand didn't rise as anticipated. Indian demand low. Local markets operating well below capacity
Angus Kebbell says it is one thing for the Climate Change Commission to require more emissions savings from farmers, but there is no agreed way to define them, and the sector is already has the world's lowest carbon footprint
30th Apr 23, 2:49pm
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Angus Kebbell says it is one thing for the Climate Change Commission to require more emissions savings from farmers, but there is no agreed way to define them, and the sector is already has the world's lowest carbon footprint
Guy Trafford casts an eye over tax, spending, public servant numbers and rural regulation through a lens of Labour & National's records
28th Apr 23, 10:08am
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Guy Trafford casts an eye over tax, spending, public servant numbers and rural regulation through a lens of Labour & National's records
Allan Barber says the predicted benefit of the major Chinese investment in Silver Fern Farms, strongly resisted at the time by a minority of supplier shareholders, has now become crystal clear
26th Apr 23, 8:39am
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Allan Barber says the predicted benefit of the major Chinese investment in Silver Fern Farms, strongly resisted at the time by a minority of supplier shareholders, has now become crystal clear
The ACT Party's rural spokesperson sets out how they would approach emissions control in the rural sector and square it with our international obligations
22nd Apr 23, 11:14am
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The ACT Party's rural spokesperson sets out how they would approach emissions control in the rural sector and square it with our international obligations
Dairy prices rise on improving China demand, as China and Australia start to resolve some differences. Meanwhile the election campaign focuses on the National Party's rural policies
22nd Apr 23, 10:20am
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Dairy prices rise on improving China demand, as China and Australia start to resolve some differences. Meanwhile the election campaign focuses on the National Party's rural policies
National Party releases Getting Back to Farming policy which would cut regulations and welcome more foreign workers
19th Apr 23, 1:33pm
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National Party releases Getting Back to Farming policy which would cut regulations and welcome more foreign workers
Guy Trafford traces the myriad pressures on climate policies in an election year, the unhappy farmers, Climate Change Commission, and failed carbon auction. He wonders what the costs will be post-election as we race to meet our international commitments
19th Apr 23, 11:51am
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Guy Trafford traces the myriad pressures on climate policies in an election year, the unhappy farmers, Climate Change Commission, and failed carbon auction. He wonders what the costs will be post-election as we race to meet our international commitments
AgResearch's Marlon Dos Reis describes how social media posts are helping drive food research change
16th Apr 23, 4:53pm
AgResearch's Marlon Dos Reis describes how social media posts are helping drive food research change
Guy Trafford reviews that data released by the Ministry for the Environment on changes to greenhouse gas emissions. Rural progress is evident even if minor. Progress in the broad transport sector isn't evident at all
15th Apr 23, 11:11am
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Guy Trafford reviews that data released by the Ministry for the Environment on changes to greenhouse gas emissions. Rural progress is evident even if minor. Progress in the broad transport sector isn't evident at all
In the run-up to the election, farmer groups are pressing for a pause to work out which bits of the legislative rush are flawed or in need of more thought
11th Apr 23, 10:43am
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In the run-up to the election, farmer groups are pressing for a pause to work out which bits of the legislative rush are flawed or in need of more thought
Sheep and beef farmers and horticulturalists are now more optimistic about the prospects for the agricultural economy, while dairy farmers are more pessimistic
6th Apr 23, 10:00am
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Sheep and beef farmers and horticulturalists are now more optimistic about the prospects for the agricultural economy, while dairy farmers are more pessimistic
Guy Trafford points out prices for our main rural exports are under pressure, and not only from China
5th Apr 23, 12:07pm
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Guy Trafford points out prices for our main rural exports are under pressure, and not only from China
Although China is buying, its demand is not raising dairy prices. With milk and product out there, and many economies struggling high inflation and facing recession, there is little reason for buyers to bid dairy prices higher, say NZX dairy analysts
5th Apr 23, 10:32am
Although China is buying, its demand is not raising dairy prices. With milk and product out there, and many economies struggling high inflation and facing recession, there is little reason for buyers to bid dairy prices higher, say NZX dairy analysts
Fonterra revises down its milk price forecast for the second time in little over a month - to an implied price of $8.30 - which is now some $1.20 lower than forecasts earlier in the season
3rd Apr 23, 9:43am
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Fonterra revises down its milk price forecast for the second time in little over a month - to an implied price of $8.30 - which is now some $1.20 lower than forecasts earlier in the season
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