Rural News
Guy Trafford summarises the many legal efforts climate activists are using to try and achieve outcomes that aren't being achieved fast enough by democratic means
1st Apr 23, 10:05am
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Guy Trafford summarises the many legal efforts climate activists are using to try and achieve outcomes that aren't being achieved fast enough by democratic means
The Pastoral Greenhouse Gas Consortium's Mark Aspin on the journey to reduce methane emissions from farm animals
31st Mar 23, 10:30am
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The Pastoral Greenhouse Gas Consortium's Mark Aspin on the journey to reduce methane emissions from farm animals
Farm sales down a third compared to a year ago, lifestyle block sales down 42%
30th Mar 23, 9:17am
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Farm sales down a third compared to a year ago, lifestyle block sales down 42%
Susan Harris says the carbon price needs to go up, gradually, until it hurts. Then, emissions will come down
29th Mar 23, 4:48pm
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Susan Harris says the carbon price needs to go up, gradually, until it hurts. Then, emissions will come down
Guy Trafford delves into the issues raised by Susan Harris on land use, and her assertion that forestry is a good solution for 'marginal land'
28th Mar 23, 11:22am
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Guy Trafford delves into the issues raised by Susan Harris on land use, and her assertion that forestry is a good solution for 'marginal land'
The interdependence of livestock farmers and meat processors has been on full display following the cyclone damage, a time when loyalty can be rewarded in many important ways
28th Mar 23, 10:23am
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The interdependence of livestock farmers and meat processors has been on full display following the cyclone damage, a time when loyalty can be rewarded in many important ways
Although there has been a spike in at-wharf prices due to log shortages to fill ordered vessels, demand in both China and India is weak, and domestic demand is weakening fast
28th Mar 23, 9:27am
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Although there has been a spike in at-wharf prices due to log shortages to fill ordered vessels, demand in both China and India is weak, and domestic demand is weakening fast
David Norton says aspects of carbon farming with exotics are "ecologically fraudulent". "And I think we should be rewarding and providing an income for native forests as a permanent long term carbon sequestration tool, both post- and pre-1990"
26th Mar 23, 9:59am
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David Norton says aspects of carbon farming with exotics are "ecologically fraudulent". "And I think we should be rewarding and providing an income for native forests as a permanent long term carbon sequestration tool, both post- and pre-1990"
Guy Trafford says farmers, and especially foresters, need to speed up their transition to a systems approach to their custodianship of the land, taking responsibility for the impacts their decisions have on the wider community
24th Mar 23, 11:34am
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Guy Trafford says farmers, and especially foresters, need to speed up their transition to a systems approach to their custodianship of the land, taking responsibility for the impacts their decisions have on the wider community
Dairy prices stuck in a declining rut, but rising demand from China may help next season. Oat processing capacity building locally. Vertical farming venture gets started
23rd Mar 23, 10:41am
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Dairy prices stuck in a declining rut, but rising demand from China may help next season. Oat processing capacity building locally. Vertical farming venture gets started
Susan Harris says owners of marginal hill country are now in the happy position of having multiple industries competing for their land
20th Mar 23, 3:51pm
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Susan Harris says owners of marginal hill country are now in the happy position of having multiple industries competing for their land
Angus Kebbell makes the case for protecting livestock farming and resisting carbon farming as a better way to help New Zealand earn its way in the world - and be more honest in how we reduce our carbon footprint and sequester carbon
18th Mar 23, 9:43am
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Angus Kebbell makes the case for protecting livestock farming and resisting carbon farming as a better way to help New Zealand earn its way in the world - and be more honest in how we reduce our carbon footprint and sequester carbon
Guy Trafford reviews the Beef+Lamb Mid Season Report to assess the 2023 prospects for red meat demand and prices
17th Mar 23, 11:05am
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Guy Trafford reviews the Beef+Lamb Mid Season Report to assess the 2023 prospects for red meat demand and prices
Allan Barber surveys farmers in areas of lower Northland who have suffered horrific stock, infrastructure and land damage. Rural isolation in the area has been partly because their roading infrastructure has been left to deteriorate
16th Mar 23, 1:52pm
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Allan Barber surveys farmers in areas of lower Northland who have suffered horrific stock, infrastructure and land damage. Rural isolation in the area has been partly because their roading infrastructure has been left to deteriorate
Fonterra says earnings strong despite lower NZ milk volumes and ongoing market volatility. They say success is coming from scale and ability to shift milk to higher earning segments and products
16th Mar 23, 9:20am
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Fonterra says earnings strong despite lower NZ milk volumes and ongoing market volatility. They say success is coming from scale and ability to shift milk to higher earning segments and products
Guy Trafford points out that while Labour and National get less distinguishable at the centre, the policies of the minor parties may make a future coalition government much more 'extreme' than the center core. He's watching environmental policies
15th Mar 23, 9:48am
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Guy Trafford points out that while Labour and National get less distinguishable at the centre, the policies of the minor parties may make a future coalition government much more 'extreme' than the center core. He's watching environmental policies
Susan Harris says there's no such thing as 'lock-up-and-walk-away-forests' in professional carbon forestry
14th Mar 23, 10:44am
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Susan Harris says there's no such thing as 'lock-up-and-walk-away-forests' in professional carbon forestry
Adam Forbes takes an holistic look at the role forests can play in rural land use, the particular problems with lock-up-and-walk-away forests, and the need to understand what is required for responsible management of forests
11th Mar 23, 9:45am
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Adam Forbes takes an holistic look at the role forests can play in rural land use, the particular problems with lock-up-and-walk-away forests, and the need to understand what is required for responsible management of forests
Guy Trafford calls out many land owners as 'slow learners', exposed by Gabrielle after the lessons of Bola were not learned or effective enough
10th Mar 23, 12:16pm
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Guy Trafford calls out many land owners as 'slow learners', exposed by Gabrielle after the lessons of Bola were not learned or effective enough
First the floods, then the diseases – why NZ should brace for outbreaks of spillover infections from animals
8th Mar 23, 2:57pm
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First the floods, then the diseases – why NZ should brace for outbreaks of spillover infections from animals
Gabrielle is changing minds about plantation forestry. But with the full-country focus now on climate adaption especially for urban areas, Guy Trafford worries that the East Coast issues may slip off the radar
6th Mar 23, 10:11am
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Gabrielle is changing minds about plantation forestry. But with the full-country focus now on climate adaption especially for urban areas, Guy Trafford worries that the East Coast issues may slip off the radar
Rural Support Trusts are an integral part of helping communities get through natural disasters and they are active in Tairāwhiti. Pania King reports on the impacts in this region
2nd Mar 23, 11:29am
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Rural Support Trusts are an integral part of helping communities get through natural disasters and they are active in Tairāwhiti. Pania King reports on the impacts in this region
Export log prices rise as international markets react to 'significantly reduced log supply from New Zealand.' Local demand down sharply as poor weather brings worst decking season
1st Mar 23, 1:33pm
Export log prices rise as international markets react to 'significantly reduced log supply from New Zealand.' Local demand down sharply as poor weather brings worst decking season
Guy Trafford explores what might happen now with the damaged forestry land, consequences for its owners, and asks why the existing rules and penalties seemed to be ignored by regulators
1st Mar 23, 9:49am
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Guy Trafford explores what might happen now with the damaged forestry land, consequences for its owners, and asks why the existing rules and penalties seemed to be ignored by regulators
Allan Barber calls for a 'coalition cabinet' to deal with the sheer scale of the weather disasters that effectively put us on a 'war footing'
28th Feb 23, 12:34pm
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Allan Barber calls for a 'coalition cabinet' to deal with the sheer scale of the weather disasters that effectively put us on a 'war footing'
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