Rural News
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
Guy Trafford summarises the many legal efforts climate activists are using to try and achieve outcomes that aren't being achieved fast enough by democratic means
1st Apr 23, 10:05am
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Guy Trafford summarises the many legal efforts climate activists are using to try and achieve outcomes that aren't being achieved fast enough by democratic means
The Pastoral Greenhouse Gas Consortium's Mark Aspin on the journey to reduce methane emissions from farm animals
31st Mar 23, 10:30am
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The Pastoral Greenhouse Gas Consortium's Mark Aspin on the journey to reduce methane emissions from farm animals
Farm sales down a third compared to a year ago, lifestyle block sales down 42%
30th Mar 23, 9:17am
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Farm sales down a third compared to a year ago, lifestyle block sales down 42%
Susan Harris says the carbon price needs to go up, gradually, until it hurts. Then, emissions will come down
29th Mar 23, 4:48pm
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Susan Harris says the carbon price needs to go up, gradually, until it hurts. Then, emissions will come down
Guy Trafford delves into the issues raised by Susan Harris on land use, and her assertion that forestry is a good solution for 'marginal land'
28th Mar 23, 11:22am
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Guy Trafford delves into the issues raised by Susan Harris on land use, and her assertion that forestry is a good solution for 'marginal land'
The interdependence of livestock farmers and meat processors has been on full display following the cyclone damage, a time when loyalty can be rewarded in many important ways
28th Mar 23, 10:23am
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The interdependence of livestock farmers and meat processors has been on full display following the cyclone damage, a time when loyalty can be rewarded in many important ways
Although there has been a spike in at-wharf prices due to log shortages to fill ordered vessels, demand in both China and India is weak, and domestic demand is weakening fast
28th Mar 23, 9:27am
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Although there has been a spike in at-wharf prices due to log shortages to fill ordered vessels, demand in both China and India is weak, and domestic demand is weakening fast
David Norton says aspects of carbon farming with exotics are "ecologically fraudulent". "And I think we should be rewarding and providing an income for native forests as a permanent long term carbon sequestration tool, both post- and pre-1990"
26th Mar 23, 9:59am
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David Norton says aspects of carbon farming with exotics are "ecologically fraudulent". "And I think we should be rewarding and providing an income for native forests as a permanent long term carbon sequestration tool, both post- and pre-1990"
Guy Trafford says farmers, and especially foresters, need to speed up their transition to a systems approach to their custodianship of the land, taking responsibility for the impacts their decisions have on the wider community
24th Mar 23, 11:34am
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Guy Trafford says farmers, and especially foresters, need to speed up their transition to a systems approach to their custodianship of the land, taking responsibility for the impacts their decisions have on the wider community
Dairy prices stuck in a declining rut, but rising demand from China may help next season. Oat processing capacity building locally. Vertical farming venture gets started
23rd Mar 23, 10:41am
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Dairy prices stuck in a declining rut, but rising demand from China may help next season. Oat processing capacity building locally. Vertical farming venture gets started
Susan Harris says owners of marginal hill country are now in the happy position of having multiple industries competing for their land
20th Mar 23, 3:51pm
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Susan Harris says owners of marginal hill country are now in the happy position of having multiple industries competing for their land
Angus Kebbell makes the case for protecting livestock farming and resisting carbon farming as a better way to help New Zealand earn its way in the world - and be more honest in how we reduce our carbon footprint and sequester carbon
18th Mar 23, 9:43am
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Angus Kebbell makes the case for protecting livestock farming and resisting carbon farming as a better way to help New Zealand earn its way in the world - and be more honest in how we reduce our carbon footprint and sequester carbon
Guy Trafford reviews the Beef+Lamb Mid Season Report to assess the 2023 prospects for red meat demand and prices
17th Mar 23, 11:05am
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Guy Trafford reviews the Beef+Lamb Mid Season Report to assess the 2023 prospects for red meat demand and prices
Allan Barber surveys farmers in areas of lower Northland who have suffered horrific stock, infrastructure and land damage. Rural isolation in the area has been partly because their roading infrastructure has been left to deteriorate
16th Mar 23, 1:52pm
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Allan Barber surveys farmers in areas of lower Northland who have suffered horrific stock, infrastructure and land damage. Rural isolation in the area has been partly because their roading infrastructure has been left to deteriorate
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