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The current onslaught against farming is neither enjoyable to be in or observe. But out of it all perhaps there may be a rosy future
25th Sep 19, 10:41am
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The current onslaught against farming is neither enjoyable to be in or observe. But out of it all perhaps there may be a rosy future
The Global Dairy Trade auction prices have a welcome lift and just shows how reliant New Zealand is on the Chinese market, which, while profitable, is not without risks
19th Sep 19, 1:04pm
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The Global Dairy Trade auction prices have a welcome lift and just shows how reliant New Zealand is on the Chinese market, which, while profitable, is not without risks
Guy Trafford's review of both the MPI's rural outlook and NIWA's climate predictions finds a rosy future in production and markets as we head into summer - so long as China keeps buying
18th Sep 19, 9:42am
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Guy Trafford's review of both the MPI's rural outlook and NIWA's climate predictions finds a rosy future in production and markets as we head into summer - so long as China keeps buying
DairyNZ tackles MPI over its control of data in the NAIT review. Little good news coming out about Fonterra. But a challenge to supermarkets in Christchurch
13th Sep 19, 12:12pm
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DairyNZ tackles MPI over its control of data in the NAIT review. Little good news coming out about Fonterra. But a challenge to supermarkets in Christchurch
Guy Trafford reviews the latest Fresh Water Action plan from the perspective of farmers and concludes many will not be too adversely affected, and those that are, probably need to do a rethink of their systems
13th Sep 19, 8:45am
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Guy Trafford reviews the latest Fresh Water Action plan from the perspective of farmers and concludes many will not be too adversely affected, and those that are, probably need to do a rethink of their systems
The GDT continues to slide but China is doing its bit to hold prices. Milk companies share values bounce around. And the UK soap opera continues
6th Sep 19, 4:20pm
The GDT continues to slide but China is doing its bit to hold prices. Milk companies share values bounce around. And the UK soap opera continues
Guy Trafford has a look at where the world’s fresh water is situated and how New Zealand is placed. He decides water is our competitive advantage for the future
4th Sep 19, 2:33pm
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Guy Trafford has a look at where the world’s fresh water is situated and how New Zealand is placed. He decides water is our competitive advantage for the future
Guy Trafford looks at how the plant-based meat industry is developing in China and whether it is a threat to New Zealand exporters. Boris seems to have taken a leaf from Trump's book. And Hawkes Bay looks to storing water, again
30th Aug 19, 9:14am
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Guy Trafford looks at how the plant-based meat industry is developing in China and whether it is a threat to New Zealand exporters. Boris seems to have taken a leaf from Trump's book. And Hawkes Bay looks to storing water, again
Mike Joy’s foray into the US will largely fall upon deaf ears, claims Guy Trafford. But the risks from synthetic milks are a greater long-term threat to New Zealand dairying he reckons
28th Aug 19, 9:47am
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Mike Joy’s foray into the US will largely fall upon deaf ears, claims Guy Trafford. But the risks from synthetic milks are a greater long-term threat to New Zealand dairying he reckons
Wool crushed by trade war tariffs. Kiwi traders watch for risks and opportunities from impending Brexit earthquake. Farmers face election risks. Potential polar weather extremes
22nd Aug 19, 9:19am
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Wool crushed by trade war tariffs. Kiwi traders watch for risks and opportunities from impending Brexit earthquake. Farmers face election risks. Potential polar weather extremes
Guy Trafford stresses over Fonterra's extended run of woes, wishes environmental critics weren't so opaque and superficial, and continues his spring-cleanout with a wish for more taxes on waste (really)
17th Aug 19, 9:22am
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Guy Trafford stresses over Fonterra's extended run of woes, wishes environmental critics weren't so opaque and superficial, and continues his spring-cleanout with a wish for more taxes on waste (really)
Guy Trafford summarises the latest farmer confidence survey, sees belt tightening ahead. He also looks at the impact tax is having on disposable incomes and concludes it's time for some change
14th Aug 19, 10:53am
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Guy Trafford summarises the latest farmer confidence survey, sees belt tightening ahead. He also looks at the impact tax is having on disposable incomes and concludes it's time for some change
Guy Trafford summarises the latest Government roll out of climate change rules. And he hopes RBNZ action isn’t a precursor of lean times ahead
9th Aug 19, 9:45am
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Guy Trafford summarises the latest Government roll out of climate change rules. And he hopes RBNZ action isn’t a precursor of lean times ahead
Guy Trafford reviews the drivers of the latest GDT auction. Fonterra struggles to shrug off its Beingmate shares. And Guy speculates on how NZ First would go as a farmer bedfellow
8th Aug 19, 8:09am
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Guy Trafford reviews the drivers of the latest GDT auction. Fonterra struggles to shrug off its Beingmate shares. And Guy speculates on how NZ First would go as a farmer bedfellow
Guy Trafford looks at the Indian dairy industry. Fonterra has their eye there too. Even though many aspects are unexpected, he concludes a venture there is unlikely to be Fonterra's Eldorado
1st Aug 19, 10:40am
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Guy Trafford looks at the Indian dairy industry. Fonterra has their eye there too. Even though many aspects are unexpected, he concludes a venture there is unlikely to be Fonterra's Eldorado
Guy Trafford looks at the debate over wintering systems and wonders if anything farmers do will satisfy some of the critics. And what’s happening with venison?
31st Jul 19, 12:05pm
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Guy Trafford looks at the debate over wintering systems and wonders if anything farmers do will satisfy some of the critics. And what’s happening with venison?
Chemical use and safety needs full transparency for users as well as food consumers and meat producers may not need to worry too much about the influx of other protein sources
29th Jul 19, 11:16am
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Chemical use and safety needs full transparency for users as well as food consumers and meat producers may not need to worry too much about the influx of other protein sources
Guy Trafford tries to unpick the practical cost impact on livestock farmers from the new agricultural emissions plan, revealing significant disparities. An RMA review is announced
25th Jul 19, 9:36am
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Guy Trafford tries to unpick the practical cost impact on livestock farmers from the new agricultural emissions plan, revealing significant disparities. An RMA review is announced
Guy Trafford suggests the Government should focus more on transport to reduce greenhouse gas emissions rather than agriculture and bring everybody to the table to feel some of the pain
18th Jul 19, 12:01pm
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Guy Trafford suggests the Government should focus more on transport to reduce greenhouse gas emissions rather than agriculture and bring everybody to the table to feel some of the pain
Guy Trafford on the downturn in forestry, Australia's struggles in the Murray/Darling basin, and New Zealand's water storage opportunities hampered by bureaucrats
17th Jul 19, 9:48am
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Guy Trafford on the downturn in forestry, Australia's struggles in the Murray/Darling basin, and New Zealand's water storage opportunities hampered by bureaucrats
Government's industry-average rural climate change plans will mean gains innovative farmers make through adopting new technologies and management won't be recognised
17th Jul 19, 9:39am
Government's industry-average rural climate change plans will mean gains innovative farmers make through adopting new technologies and management won't be recognised
Spreading the weight of the GHG reduction load into transport will please some land owners but it doesn’t come without fish hooks
10th Jul 19, 2:53pm
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Spreading the weight of the GHG reduction load into transport will please some land owners but it doesn’t come without fish hooks
Tough choices are on the table for Westland's co-op members given that the status quo is unsustainable. ANZ's dairy debt exposure has everyone in a tight spot
4th Jul 19, 10:05am
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Tough choices are on the table for Westland's co-op members given that the status quo is unsustainable. ANZ's dairy debt exposure has everyone in a tight spot
Guy Trafford looks at the recent prosecution of Evergreen Life for its adulteration of manuka honey and also looks at other examples which are going unchallenged
3rd Jul 19, 3:37pm
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Guy Trafford looks at the recent prosecution of Evergreen Life for its adulteration of manuka honey and also looks at other examples which are going unchallenged
Guy Trafford looks at how the Irish dairy industry is dealing with tariffs, prices, demand and most importantly, environmental issues. The Westland-Yili endgame is also updated
27th Jun 19, 9:55am
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Guy Trafford looks at how the Irish dairy industry is dealing with tariffs, prices, demand and most importantly, environmental issues. The Westland-Yili endgame is also updated