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Dairy and arable farm prices down on last year but horticultural properties go from strength to strength
18th Nov 15, 12:28pm
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Dairy and arable farm prices down on last year but horticultural properties go from strength to strength
Keith Woodford says changing China's child policies will only benefit dairy briefly. Tourism & old-age products are where big changes will occur
18th Nov 15, 10:24am
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Keith Woodford says changing China's child policies will only benefit dairy briefly. Tourism & old-age products are where big changes will occur
The export log market has rebounded more strongly than expected, says Peter Weblin. Demand from multiple markets. China using Radiata in innovative new ways
18th Nov 15, 9:09am
The export log market has rebounded more strongly than expected, says Peter Weblin. Demand from multiple markets. China using Radiata in innovative new ways
The Weekly Dairy Report: Higher dividend prediction could be lost with dropping payout after the auction result
18th Nov 15, 8:49am
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Higher dividend prediction could be lost with dropping payout after the auction result
Fonterra's $4.60 milk price forecast under pressure as Whole Milk Powder prices slide another 11%
18th Nov 15, 8:35am
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Fonterra's $4.60 milk price forecast under pressure as Whole Milk Powder prices slide another 11%
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Wool prices retain price levels but all meat schedules fall sharply
17th Nov 15, 2:23pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Wool prices retain price levels but all meat schedules fall sharply
Giant dairy co-operative Fonterra has lifted its predicted available payout by 5c; sees likely dividend in 35c-40c range; total cash payout could be up to $5
16th Nov 15, 9:05am
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Giant dairy co-operative Fonterra has lifted its predicted available payout by 5c; sees likely dividend in 35c-40c range; total cash payout could be up to $5
Coral Phillips says doing the right thing without doing it the right way may get you into tax trouble at Christmas
14th Nov 15, 10:08am
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Coral Phillips says doing the right thing without doing it the right way may get you into tax trouble at Christmas
Keith Woodford looks at the downstream realities for dairy farmers and concludes that, despite the upfront costs, non-seasonal free-stall barn systems will better respond to what value-add markets need
13th Nov 15, 10:54am
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Keith Woodford looks at the downstream realities for dairy farmers and concludes that, despite the upfront costs, non-seasonal free-stall barn systems will better respond to what value-add markets need
Keith Woodford says that ‘NZ Inc food baskets from down under’ are the multi-billion dollar opportunity for us in China. He calls for a comprehensive public/private partnership
11th Nov 15, 1:38pm
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Keith Woodford says that ‘NZ Inc food baskets from down under’ are the multi-billion dollar opportunity for us in China. He calls for a comprehensive public/private partnership
The Weekly Dairy Report: More signs that a long term focus will be needed to the turnaround to profitability
11th Nov 15, 12:13pm
The Weekly Dairy Report: More signs that a long term focus will be needed to the turnaround to profitability
Allan Barber says the latest SFF results are a watershed and shows that the business is back 'under control'; and without debt, farmer shareholders may get better returns with 50% ownership than 100%
11th Nov 15, 11:35am
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Allan Barber says the latest SFF results are a watershed and shows that the business is back 'under control'; and without debt, farmer shareholders may get better returns with 50% ownership than 100%
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: $100 lamb gone for this season as frozen lamb market looks bleak
10th Nov 15, 1:21pm
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The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: $100 lamb gone for this season as frozen lamb market looks bleak
British farms are 'laughably unprofitable' without subsidies and protection says a UK report claiming EU support measures are the only thing keeping the sector alive
7th Nov 15, 8:37am
British farms are 'laughably unprofitable' without subsidies and protection says a UK report claiming EU support measures are the only thing keeping the sector alive
The Weekly Dairy Report: Another poor auction increases the pressure on dairy farmers budgets
4th Nov 15, 12:20pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Another poor auction increases the pressure on dairy farmers budgets
Latest blow to global dairy prices comes amid over supply and expectations that prices will remain subdued
4th Nov 15, 8:24am
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Latest blow to global dairy prices comes amid over supply and expectations that prices will remain subdued
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: All products start the summer price easing early on the back of weather and currency concerns
3rd Nov 15, 11:47am
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The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: All products start the summer price easing early on the back of weather and currency concerns
Allan Barber again defends the Silver Fern Farms-Shanghai Maling deal, saying perennial expectation SFF was a year away from disaster was bad for the whole industry
28th Oct 15, 2:41pm
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Allan Barber again defends the Silver Fern Farms-Shanghai Maling deal, saying perennial expectation SFF was a year away from disaster was bad for the whole industry
The Weekly Dairy Report: Soil moisture a concern as lower production fails to stimulate more price rises
28th Oct 15, 10:06am
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Soil moisture a concern as lower production fails to stimulate more price rises
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: More climate nervousness as El Nino season looks more likely
27th Oct 15, 2:48pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: More climate nervousness as El Nino season looks more likely
Keith Woodford says New Zealand businesses must act together to get the huge potential benefits from online marketing of food
26th Oct 15, 8:37pm
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Keith Woodford says New Zealand businesses must act together to get the huge potential benefits from online marketing of food
The Weekly Dairy Report: Disapointing auction shows farmers will need to be patient waiting for dairy recovery
21st Oct 15, 1:06pm
The Weekly Dairy Report: Disapointing auction shows farmers will need to be patient waiting for dairy recovery
Economists see drop in global dairy prices as underscoring need for caution about assuming further price gains later in the year
21st Oct 15, 8:41am
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Economists see drop in global dairy prices as underscoring need for caution about assuming further price gains later in the year
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Shine comes off export beef but saleyard sales still hot
20th Oct 15, 11:36am
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Shine comes off export beef but saleyard sales still hot
October shows rising prices for export logs, says Peter Weblin, as China stocks fall quickly
19th Oct 15, 11:47am
October shows rising prices for export logs, says Peter Weblin, as China stocks fall quickly