Rural News
The Weekly Dairy Report: Good December rains in the south but dairy prices still flat
24th Dec 15, 10:41am
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Good December rains in the south but dairy prices still flat
Allan Barber is baffled by the Ministry for Primary Industries' latest outlook report, suggesting it's too rosy
23rd Dec 15, 11:00am
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Allan Barber is baffled by the Ministry for Primary Industries' latest outlook report, suggesting it's too rosy
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Kill well ahead, as farmers destock before Christmas
22nd Dec 15, 3:38pm
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Kill well ahead, as farmers destock before Christmas
Good rises in log prices expected in the first quarter of 2016, says Peter Weblin
18th Dec 15, 4:31pm
Good rises in log prices expected in the first quarter of 2016, says Peter Weblin
Dairy farm prices drop 22.5% over the last 12 months but the lifestyle block market is booming
18th Dec 15, 12:00pm
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Dairy farm prices drop 22.5% over the last 12 months but the lifestyle block market is booming
The Weekly Dairy Report: Dairy futures looked hopeful but auction again fails to deliver
16th Dec 15, 2:02pm
The Weekly Dairy Report: Dairy futures looked hopeful but auction again fails to deliver
Rapidly changing customer preferences makes it tough for cooperatives to deliver their supplier-shareholders' expectations. Allan Barber reviews how Fonterra, SFF and Alliance deal with the challenge
16th Dec 15, 11:51am
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Rapidly changing customer preferences makes it tough for cooperatives to deliver their supplier-shareholders' expectations. Allan Barber reviews how Fonterra, SFF and Alliance deal with the challenge
A weaker than expected rise in global dairy prices has left big question marks over the attainability of Fonterra's $4.60 milk price forecast
16th Dec 15, 8:29am
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A weaker than expected rise in global dairy prices has left big question marks over the attainability of Fonterra's $4.60 milk price forecast
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: December a busy month preparing for the dry
15th Dec 15, 1:46pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: December a busy month preparing for the dry
RBNZ & DairyNZ article suggests vast majority of dairy farms remain viable & bank losses manageable despite surge in volume of farmers facing negative cash flow
15th Dec 15, 12:32pm
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RBNZ & DairyNZ article suggests vast majority of dairy farms remain viable & bank losses manageable despite surge in volume of farmers facing negative cash flow
Mt White – the iconic 40,000 ha Canterbury high country station - on the market for the first time in 100 years
14th Dec 15, 8:49am
Mt White – the iconic 40,000 ha Canterbury high country station - on the market for the first time in 100 years
Federated Farmers likes how the Paris climate change agreement 'prioritises food security', claims methane easier to deal with than CO2, NZ farmers 'among the most carbon-efficient'
13th Dec 15, 3:45pm
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Federated Farmers likes how the Paris climate change agreement 'prioritises food security', claims methane easier to deal with than CO2, NZ farmers 'among the most carbon-efficient'
Among the challenges of 2015 are some major success stories in the agri-food sector. Keith Woodford uncovers some of the stars
12th Dec 15, 1:39pm
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Among the challenges of 2015 are some major success stories in the agri-food sector. Keith Woodford uncovers some of the stars
Fonterra still believes that global milk production will be reduced, leading to higher international prices next year
10th Dec 15, 8:47am
Fonterra still believes that global milk production will be reduced, leading to higher international prices next year
The Weekly Dairy Report: A small milk auction lift but most see little hope for a price hike this season
8th Dec 15, 2:31pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: A small milk auction lift but most see little hope for a price hike this season
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Store lamb market drops sharply as farmers destock for the summer dry
8th Dec 15, 11:19am
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Store lamb market drops sharply as farmers destock for the summer dry
Food safety and protection from biological risk are the last of MPIs core priorities, says Allan Barber. He thinks they should be first in another agency's list of responsibilities
8th Dec 15, 9:36am
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Food safety and protection from biological risk are the last of MPIs core priorities, says Allan Barber. He thinks they should be first in another agency's list of responsibilities
Rabobank senses an improvement in farmer sentiment based largely on perceptions of an impending lift in dairy prices to a sustainable level
7th Dec 15, 4:47pm
Rabobank senses an improvement in farmer sentiment based largely on perceptions of an impending lift in dairy prices to a sustainable level
CEO Ben Russell leaves Rabobank NZ for 'various personal and professional reasons,' takes up new role as head of rural banking at Heartland
2nd Dec 15, 5:02pm
CEO Ben Russell leaves Rabobank NZ for 'various personal and professional reasons,' takes up new role as head of rural banking at Heartland
The Weekly Dairy Report: Poor animal welfare by a few on bobby calves has angry farmers calling for MPI to prosecute
2nd Dec 15, 1:53pm
The Weekly Dairy Report: Poor animal welfare by a few on bobby calves has angry farmers calling for MPI to prosecute
Questions remain about whether latest revival in dairy prices will be enough to enable Fonterra to meet its $4.60 per kilogram of milk solids payout price to farmers
2nd Dec 15, 8:12am
Questions remain about whether latest revival in dairy prices will be enough to enable Fonterra to meet its $4.60 per kilogram of milk solids payout price to farmers
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Velvet and Venison strategies on track to improve deer profits
1st Dec 15, 12:53pm
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Velvet and Venison strategies on track to improve deer profits
John Brosnan get practical on how to stay compliant with law around leave, holidays and vacations over the Christmas and New Year period
28th Nov 15, 7:37am
John Brosnan get practical on how to stay compliant with law around leave, holidays and vacations over the Christmas and New Year period
A visiting Rabobank analyst sees a competitive future for an “unbroken” NZ dairy industry, and signals a sustained price recovery beginning mid 2016
28th Nov 15, 7:31am
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A visiting Rabobank analyst sees a competitive future for an “unbroken” NZ dairy industry, and signals a sustained price recovery beginning mid 2016
Keith Woodford reports on disruption and volatility in global dairy markets, with some players doing much better than others
26th Nov 15, 3:50pm
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Keith Woodford reports on disruption and volatility in global dairy markets, with some players doing much better than others
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