Rural News
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
Farmers like bankers who like farmers. Survey shows banks have stepped up to the plate during dairy downturn
3rd Sep 15, 5:10pm
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Farmers like bankers who like farmers. Survey shows banks have stepped up to the plate during dairy downturn
Keith Woodford identifies China’s two economies and assesses what that means for New Zealand’s agri-food sector
2nd Sep 15, 11:08am
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Keith Woodford identifies China’s two economies and assesses what that means for New Zealand’s agri-food sector
The Weekly Dairy Report: Second auction price lift in a row gives farmers hope the turnaround has begun
2nd Sep 15, 10:20am
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Second auction price lift in a row gives farmers hope the turnaround has begun
Global dairy prices rose strongly for the second consecutive auction
Allan Barber reviews the enterprise structures in the New Zealand agribusiness sector and finds what works best for this industry
2nd Sep 15, 7:53am
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Allan Barber reviews the enterprise structures in the New Zealand agribusiness sector and finds what works best for this industry
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Good demand for chilled lamb, quota issues for beef, and both deer products on track for a good season
1st Sep 15, 2:35pm
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Good demand for chilled lamb, quota issues for beef, and both deer products on track for a good season
Global dairy prices likely to continue reclaiming ground in this week's auction, but ANZ economists say a slowdown in milk supply will still be needed
31st Aug 15, 2:03pm
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Global dairy prices likely to continue reclaiming ground in this week's auction, but ANZ economists say a slowdown in milk supply will still be needed
State owned farming business Landcorp sees profits shrink 83.5% in the face of plummeting milk prices and lower lamb returns
27th Aug 15, 11:13am
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State owned farming business Landcorp sees profits shrink 83.5% in the face of plummeting milk prices and lower lamb returns
Rabobank NZ warns on potential impact to it from dairy prices staying low for an extended period
27th Aug 15, 6:04am
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Rabobank NZ warns on potential impact to it from dairy prices staying low for an extended period
The Weekly Dairy Report: Market volatility remains and dairy dependence on China exposes NZ to greater risk
26th Aug 15, 12:57pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Market volatility remains and dairy dependence on China exposes NZ to greater risk
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Sheep and beef farmers look how to fill the gap from dairy support downturn
25th Aug 15, 2:15pm
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Sheep and beef farmers look how to fill the gap from dairy support downturn
DairyNZ's John Luxton says the major TPP players are holding their dairy consumers to ransom and "Japan and Canada should leave the talks"
22nd Aug 15, 8:55am
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DairyNZ's John Luxton says the major TPP players are holding their dairy consumers to ransom and "Japan and Canada should leave the talks"
Allan Barber reports on the latest MIE proposal to bring the two cooperative processors together. Enforceable supply contracts and levy deductions without price guarantees, lie at its heart
20th Aug 15, 1:22pm
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Allan Barber reports on the latest MIE proposal to bring the two cooperative processors together. Enforceable supply contracts and levy deductions without price guarantees, lie at its heart
Keith Cooper points out that farmers only want cost savings, are reluctant investors in brand building to create value. He says MIE should notice Fonterra's missteps
20th Aug 15, 9:17am
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Keith Cooper points out that farmers only want cost savings, are reluctant investors in brand building to create value. He says MIE should notice Fonterra's missteps
The Weekly Dairy Report: At last the market turns but analysts caution there is a long way to go yet
19th Aug 15, 11:48am
The Weekly Dairy Report: At last the market turns but analysts caution there is a long way to go yet
Dairy farmers culling stock, reviewing surplus assets with farm prices down 12.1% over past year - REINZ
19th Aug 15, 11:24am
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Dairy farmers culling stock, reviewing surplus assets with farm prices down 12.1% over past year - REINZ
Economists say further dairy supply cutbacks and increased demand from China are needed to pull prices out of the dumps; ASB calls for Fonterra to provide evidence it's cutting production
19th Aug 15, 10:32am
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Economists say further dairy supply cutbacks and increased demand from China are needed to pull prices out of the dumps; ASB calls for Fonterra to provide evidence it's cutting production
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