Rural News
The Weekly Dairy Report: Rain, auction prices, and Fonterra's predicted payout will lift farmers spirits
24th Sep 15, 9:55am
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Rain, auction prices, and Fonterra's predicted payout will lift farmers spirits
Fonterra is now predicting a milk price of $4.60 for the current season, up from previous prediction of $3.85; Price of $4.40 confirmed for past season; dividend of 25c; production seen falling more than 5%
24th Sep 15, 8:43am
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Fonterra is now predicting a milk price of $4.60 for the current season, up from previous prediction of $3.85; Price of $4.40 confirmed for past season; dividend of 25c; production seen falling more than 5%
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Early indications reveal support for Silver Fern Farms capital raising deal
22nd Sep 15, 2:35pm
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Early indications reveal support for Silver Fern Farms capital raising deal
New Zealand farmer confidence remains low says Rabobank survey, but glimmers of optimism in sight
21st Sep 15, 4:18pm
New Zealand farmer confidence remains low says Rabobank survey, but glimmers of optimism in sight
Fonterra has increased the number of job losses in its review to 750 from the previously announced 523
21st Sep 15, 10:00am
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Fonterra has increased the number of job losses in its review to 750 from the previously announced 523
China market troughs and is expected to pick up from here, says Peter Weblin. Domestic market expected to stay strong
21st Sep 15, 9:05am
China market troughs and is expected to pick up from here, says Peter Weblin. Domestic market expected to stay strong
John Brosnan explains why "fairness", "natural justice" and "good faith" are important components of how you manage a work team on the farm
20th Sep 15, 8:55am
John Brosnan explains why "fairness", "natural justice" and "good faith" are important components of how you manage a work team on the farm
Bell Gully assess how the “substantial and identifiable” test will likely be applied in future cases, especially for rural land
19th Sep 15, 7:59am
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Bell Gully assess how the “substantial and identifiable” test will likely be applied in future cases, especially for rural land
Government blocks sale of Lochinver to Shanghai Pengxin on grounds any benefits aren't substantial and identifiable
17th Sep 15, 10:26am
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Government blocks sale of Lochinver to Shanghai Pengxin on grounds any benefits aren't substantial and identifiable
The Weekly Dairy Report: Three big lifts in a row at the dairy auction and reduced production improve prospects for a better payout
16th Sep 15, 12:06pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Three big lifts in a row at the dairy auction and reduced production improve prospects for a better payout
Shock waves from Silver Fern Farms will now pulsate through the meat industry says Keith Woodford. The key question is how farmers will respond
16th Sep 15, 9:11am
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Shock waves from Silver Fern Farms will now pulsate through the meat industry says Keith Woodford. The key question is how farmers will respond
Global dairy prices rose very strongly for the third consecutive auction, this time rising by 16.5%, with Wholemilk Powder up 20.6%
16th Sep 15, 4:34am
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Global dairy prices rose very strongly for the third consecutive auction, this time rising by 16.5%, with Wholemilk Powder up 20.6%
Allan Barber points out Shanghai Maling is both replacing the short-term banks, plus investing heavily long-term, both without full control or exclusivity. So what's the downside?
15th Sep 15, 4:43pm
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Allan Barber points out Shanghai Maling is both replacing the short-term banks, plus investing heavily long-term, both without full control or exclusivity. So what's the downside?
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Huge investment in red meat sector in proposed SFF partnership
15th Sep 15, 1:00pm
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Huge investment in red meat sector in proposed SFF partnership
Shanghai Maling to invest $261 million for 50% stake in Silver Fern Farms
Rural productivity is improving in some sectors, falling in others. Influenced by soil, technology, size and governance according to Motu research
15th Sep 15, 6:02am
Rural productivity is improving in some sectors, falling in others. Influenced by soil, technology, size and governance according to Motu research
Court rules organic farmer can't impose special responsibilities on neighbours, can't stop neighbour using GM cropping provided standard duty of care exercised
13th Sep 15, 5:40pm
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Court rules organic farmer can't impose special responsibilities on neighbours, can't stop neighbour using GM cropping provided standard duty of care exercised
Fonterra has retained its forecast for a 2-3% fall in milk production this season, but sees evidence that farmers are 'pulling back', which could lead to a later downward revision in forecasts
10th Sep 15, 10:44am
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Fonterra has retained its forecast for a 2-3% fall in milk production this season, but sees evidence that farmers are 'pulling back', which could lead to a later downward revision in forecasts
Keith Woodford says that our dairy focus on WMP could take us down a different path to the course consumers are taking
9th Sep 15, 4:22pm
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Keith Woodford says that our dairy focus on WMP could take us down a different path to the course consumers are taking
The Weekly Dairy Report: Some analysts predict a slow price recovery as no signs yet of reduced global milk supply
9th Sep 15, 11:35am
The Weekly Dairy Report: Some analysts predict a slow price recovery as no signs yet of reduced global milk supply
Allan Barber says Australia is struggling with irrational local community reactions to assessing foreign rural investment, and New Zealand has some clear advantages in this process
9th Sep 15, 11:02am
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Allan Barber says Australia is struggling with irrational local community reactions to assessing foreign rural investment, and New Zealand has some clear advantages in this process
English says farmers should invest capital if they want to keep Silver Farn Farms out of Chinese hands; says Govt looking at speeding up Overseas Investment Office processes
8th Sep 15, 2:47pm
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English says farmers should invest capital if they want to keep Silver Farn Farms out of Chinese hands; says Govt looking at speeding up Overseas Investment Office processes
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: SFF capital raising proposal imminent amongst much speculation and rumour
8th Sep 15, 2:17pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: SFF capital raising proposal imminent amongst much speculation and rumour
Rabobank reviews the sheepmeat industry's prospects just as key decisions at Silver Fern Farms are about to be announced. China links the two
8th Sep 15, 10:37am
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Rabobank reviews the sheepmeat industry's prospects just as key decisions at Silver Fern Farms are about to be announced. China links the two
From global climate change policy to the New Zealand farm
5th Sep 15, 10:43am
From global climate change policy to the New Zealand farm
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