Rural News
Guy Trafford looks ahead. He sees Russia (negatively) and China (positively) having big influences of farming prospects in 2023, but local changes being less important - except for the big unknown, the weather
20th Jan 23, 11:42am
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Guy Trafford looks ahead. He sees Russia (negatively) and China (positively) having big influences of farming prospects in 2023, but local changes being less important - except for the big unknown, the weather
Strong outlook for NZ beef, but new ideas needed to address key industry challenges – Rabobank report
19th Jan 23, 10:12am
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Strong outlook for NZ beef, but new ideas needed to address key industry challenges – Rabobank report
Guy Trafford finds a new year arriving with weather challenges in the North, and disappointing schedule prices in the South. He hopes the gloomy start to 2023 is the low point
19th Jan 23, 9:35am
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Guy Trafford finds a new year arriving with weather challenges in the North, and disappointing schedule prices in the South. He hopes the gloomy start to 2023 is the low point
Allan Barber sees most rural organisations responding favourably to the compromises the Government conceded on emissions pricing, accepting more HWEN negotiated positions
18th Jan 23, 9:22am
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Allan Barber sees most rural organisations responding favourably to the compromises the Government conceded on emissions pricing, accepting more HWEN negotiated positions
Export log prices dropped marginally in December as the NZD rose. Demand from China is still expected to lift in 2023 while prices are stable. India remains very uncertain. Local mills are taking longer year-end breaks
24th Dec 22, 10:13am
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Export log prices dropped marginally in December as the NZD rose. Demand from China is still expected to lift in 2023 while prices are stable. India remains very uncertain. Local mills are taking longer year-end breaks
Angus Kebbell wraps up the year with two highlight interviews, exploring carbon sequestration again, and the emissions trading scheme
23rd Dec 22, 2:22pm
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Angus Kebbell wraps up the year with two highlight interviews, exploring carbon sequestration again, and the emissions trading scheme
A last minute crash to dairy prices seems a fitting end to an odd year, observes Stuart Davison. NZ milk price expectations will be revaluated lower this week, with the recent Fonterra forecast adjustment already over-valued
21st Dec 22, 12:41pm
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A last minute crash to dairy prices seems a fitting end to an odd year, observes Stuart Davison. NZ milk price expectations will be revaluated lower this week, with the recent Fonterra forecast adjustment already over-valued
Ardern and O'Connor promise low initial methane price, cheap nitrogen price and inclusion of riparian planting in ETS
21st Dec 22, 11:54am
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Ardern and O'Connor promise low initial methane price, cheap nitrogen price and inclusion of riparian planting in ETS
In the drive to find low-emitting sheep, research is showing that the benefits may be quite wide with these new breeds. Not only are there environment benefits, but better product quality as well
17th Dec 22, 10:07am
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In the drive to find low-emitting sheep, research is showing that the benefits may be quite wide with these new breeds. Not only are there environment benefits, but better product quality as well
Farmer confidence has fallen dramatically since last quarter and is now at the lowest level recorded in the 20-year history of the Rabobank survey. Government policy and rising farm input costs were the major concerns
14th Dec 22, 1:30pm
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Farmer confidence has fallen dramatically since last quarter and is now at the lowest level recorded in the 20-year history of the Rabobank survey. Government policy and rising farm input costs were the major concerns
Beef farmers are looking for efficiencies to deal with both the cost and climate change pressures. Pat Crawshaw discusses how the INZB program is helping that search
14th Dec 22, 10:48am
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Beef farmers are looking for efficiencies to deal with both the cost and climate change pressures. Pat Crawshaw discusses how the INZB program is helping that search
Government foreshadows new ETS sequestration categories but then creates yet another communication muddle
10th Dec 22, 9:49am
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Government foreshadows new ETS sequestration categories but then creates yet another communication muddle
Guy Trafford looks at what is driving dairy prices, at the risks of using PKE, and what lies ahead in 2023
9th Dec 22, 10:59am
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Guy Trafford looks at what is driving dairy prices, at the risks of using PKE, and what lies ahead in 2023
Fonterra says good margins in their ingredients business is driving a better profit performance, and it has upgraded current year earnings. But it has trimmed its payout milk price slightly
8th Dec 22, 9:07am
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Fonterra says good margins in their ingredients business is driving a better profit performance, and it has upgraded current year earnings. But it has trimmed its payout milk price slightly
After a period of win-win for both farmers and processors, Guy Trafford wonders if we are about to revert to the win-lose pricing style for red-meat livestock farmers. The sharp fall in lamb prices raises the question, and the return of processor excuses
7th Dec 22, 11:01am
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After a period of win-win for both farmers and processors, Guy Trafford wonders if we are about to revert to the win-lose pricing style for red-meat livestock farmers. The sharp fall in lamb prices raises the question, and the return of processor excuses
The 2022 meat season was a good one for the whole industry with farmer suppliers receiving substantial loyalty rewards. But 2023 will bring fewer opportunities for meat marketing, which means suppliers won’t receive as much for their livestock
6th Dec 22, 11:58am
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The 2022 meat season was a good one for the whole industry with farmer suppliers receiving substantial loyalty rewards. But 2023 will bring fewer opportunities for meat marketing, which means suppliers won’t receive as much for their livestock
Barbara Haya talks to Angus Kebbell about carbon offsets and emissions trading schemes and how they permit polluters to carry on their excessive emissions by buying cheap credits and absolve responsibilities to reduce their emissions
3rd Dec 22, 10:14am
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Barbara Haya talks to Angus Kebbell about carbon offsets and emissions trading schemes and how they permit polluters to carry on their excessive emissions by buying cheap credits and absolve responsibilities to reduce their emissions
Guy Trafford is unsatisfied with the state of rural roads. So what can be done?
1st Dec 22, 4:57pm
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Guy Trafford is unsatisfied with the state of rural roads. So what can be done?
Split-gas breaks the link to charging methane emissions based on contentious carbon dioxide equivalence. It opens the door to a levy based on research, development, extension and education (RDE&E) needs rather than simply a tax
30th Nov 22, 6:03pm
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Split-gas breaks the link to charging methane emissions based on contentious carbon dioxide equivalence. It opens the door to a levy based on research, development, extension and education (RDE&E) needs rather than simply a tax
Guy Trafford explains why he thinks the 'misinformation' the Minister of Agriculture complains about may be sourced back to his poor grasp and assessment of the issues facing farmers, especially sheep and beef farmers
30th Nov 22, 5:37pm
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Guy Trafford explains why he thinks the 'misinformation' the Minister of Agriculture complains about may be sourced back to his poor grasp and assessment of the issues facing farmers, especially sheep and beef farmers
Lincoln University releases information about the way climate change may affect farming locations and type of production, and how farmers can respond, in a Westpac-supported report
29th Nov 22, 5:00am
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Lincoln University releases information about the way climate change may affect farming locations and type of production, and how farmers can respond, in a Westpac-supported report
Rabobank analyst Angus Gidley-Baird assesses the prospects for beef marketing globally in light of a shortage developing in the US, and the outlook for New Zealand supply to fill that demand
28th Nov 22, 2:18pm
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Rabobank analyst Angus Gidley-Baird assesses the prospects for beef marketing globally in light of a shortage developing in the US, and the outlook for New Zealand supply to fill that demand
Guy Trafford finds that New Zealand's pastoral base is being eroded, not just by pine forests, but also by lower production, fewer productivity inputs, and now by inflation and interest rate rises
26th Nov 22, 10:53am
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Guy Trafford finds that New Zealand's pastoral base is being eroded, not just by pine forests, but also by lower production, fewer productivity inputs, and now by inflation and interest rate rises
Developing international markets need to offset increased farm input costs
An easing back in high domestic demand, and weakening Chinese markets for logs and sawn timber is bringing slightly lower export returns. Indian demand remains lower too
25th Nov 22, 11:52am
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An easing back in high domestic demand, and weakening Chinese markets for logs and sawn timber is bringing slightly lower export returns. Indian demand remains lower too
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