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Keith Woodford

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Keith Woodford is an independent consultant who holds honorary positions as Professor of Agri-Food Systems at Lincoln University and Senior Research Fellow at the Contemporary China Research Centre at Victoria University. His archived writings are available at http://keithwoodford.wordpress.com

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Latest articles

New A2 milk research provides digestive and cognitive evidence in young children
New A2 milk clinical trial with children has big implications both for child nutrition and also for the dairy industry
by Keith Woodford
38
New A2 milk clinical trial with children has big implications both for child nutrition and also for the dairy industry
It’s time for a stocktake on Mycoplasma bovis
With confirmed infected properties doubling in the last six months and MPI apologising for unacceptable delays in tracing, the big question is whether eradication is still feasible
by Keith Woodford
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With confirmed infected properties doubling in the last six months and MPI apologising for unacceptable delays in tracing, the big question is whether eradication is still feasible
Uncertainty plus unique ownership structure drive Fonterra share volatility    
Keith Woodford explains some complexities of Fonterra’s capital structure, and how this plays out both over the short and long term
by Keith Woodford
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Keith Woodford explains some complexities of Fonterra’s capital structure, and how this plays out both over the short and long term
Decision time at Westland
Keith Woodford says Yili’s bid for Westland Milk can look different to farmers with livelihoods at stake than it does to outsiders
by Keith Woodford
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Keith Woodford says Yili’s bid for Westland Milk can look different to farmers with livelihoods at stake than it does to outsiders
Carbon farming has hidden consequences
Keith Woodford says crippling carbon liabilities attaching to land that is carbon farmed will be all that is left after foreign investors harvest the first cycle gains
by Keith Woodford
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Keith Woodford says crippling carbon liabilities attaching to land that is carbon farmed will be all that is left after foreign investors harvest the first cycle gains
Wrestling with an under-performing monopoly
Keith Woodford assesses the latest DIRA update and concludes it just nibbles with the status quo and avoids the big decisions
by Keith Woodford
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Keith Woodford assesses the latest DIRA update and concludes it just nibbles with the status quo and avoids the big decisions
Why methane is different
Keith Woodford exposes another difficult issue that has to be understood and resolved in relation to New Zealand’s proposed Zero Carbon Bill
by Keith Woodford
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Keith Woodford exposes another difficult issue that has to be understood and resolved in relation to New Zealand’s proposed Zero Carbon Bill
Fonterra’s strategic reset is up against headwinds
The latest numbers say that Fonterra is struggling to turn around both its performance and its balance sheet, says Keith Woodford
by Keith Woodford
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The latest numbers say that Fonterra is struggling to turn around both its performance and its balance sheet, says Keith Woodford
Zero Carbon Bill is just the start for agriculture’s greenhouse gas adaptation
There is much more work to be done as the Zero Carbon Bill works its way through to enactment, says Keith Woodford
by Keith Woodford
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There is much more work to be done as the Zero Carbon Bill works its way through to enactment, says Keith Woodford
The big get bigger in American agriculture
American agriculture is increasingly dominated by large scale corporate operations
by Keith Woodford
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American agriculture is increasingly dominated by large scale corporate operations
Where to for Chiwi agrifood?
Keith Woodford discusses why China must stay front of mind when considering agrifood developments
by Keith Woodford
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Keith Woodford discusses why China must stay front of mind when considering agrifood developments
Westland Co-operative Dairy demise is self-inflicted
Keith Woodford explains how the Westland dairy co-operative created its own demise, with sale to Chinese company Yili now the best and only realistic strategy
by Keith Woodford
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Keith Woodford explains how the Westland dairy co-operative created its own demise, with sale to Chinese company Yili now the best and only realistic strategy
Farming for cash and capital gain: the rules have changed
Keith Woodford reflects as to whether the farming rules of the game, including the importance of cash flow versus capital gain, have changed, irrespective of any capital gains tax, and what this means for the future
by Keith Woodford
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Keith Woodford reflects as to whether the farming rules of the game, including the importance of cash flow versus capital gain, have changed, irrespective of any capital gains tax, and what this means for the future
Mycoplasma bovis eradication risks are much greater than admitted
Keith Woodford explains how MPI continues to withhold key information about the Mycoplasma bovis eradication program
by Keith Woodford
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Keith Woodford explains how MPI continues to withhold key information about the Mycoplasma bovis eradication program
The pain of Mycoplasma bovis is not being shared fairly
Keith Woodford describes how anger is mounting again amongst Mycoplasma bovis farmers and how some are in dire trouble. The official information flow lacks transparency as to what is really happening
by Keith Woodford
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Keith Woodford describes how anger is mounting again amongst Mycoplasma bovis farmers and how some are in dire trouble. The official information flow lacks transparency as to what is really happening
Dairy debt an outcome of wayward policy and land-banking
Keith Woodford explains the decisions and behaviours that have led to dairy’s debt-laden pickle
by Keith Woodford
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Keith Woodford explains the decisions and behaviours that have led to dairy’s debt-laden pickle
Finding a path for dairy
Keith Woodford explains how transforming dairy to be environmentally friendly is possible, but existing debt will be a big constraint
by Keith Woodford
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Keith Woodford explains how transforming dairy to be environmentally friendly is possible, but existing debt will be a big constraint
Mycoplasma bovis is not yet done and dusted
Keith Woodford explains why the Mycoplasma battle is far from over; at best it is the end of the beginning
by Keith Woodford
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Keith Woodford explains why the Mycoplasma battle is far from over; at best it is the end of the beginning
Fonterra’s strategic reset interacts with new board dynamics
Keith Woodford explains why Fonterra’s strategic reset depends on board personalities as well as strategy
by Keith Woodford
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Keith Woodford explains why Fonterra’s strategic reset depends on board personalities as well as strategy
Does Russia belong in the West or East?
Keith Woodford discusses why understanding Russia can be important to our New Zealand agrifood industries
by Keith Woodford
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Keith Woodford discusses why understanding Russia can be important to our New Zealand agrifood industries
It’s different in Russia
Keith Woodford discusses A1 and A2 milk in Russia, and some broader issues of Russian life
by Keith Woodford
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Keith Woodford discusses A1 and A2 milk in Russia, and some broader issues of Russian life
Mycoplasma communication team needs to play with a straight bat
Keith Woodford describes how MPI continues to depict the Mycoplasma bovis story in support of their preferred narrative
by Keith Woodford
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Keith Woodford describes how MPI continues to depict the Mycoplasma bovis story in support of their preferred narrative
The sun must never set on New Zealand’s agriculture
Keith Woodford discusses the importance of agriculture to an export led economy and the need to keep an eye on the ball
by Keith Woodford
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Keith Woodford discusses the importance of agriculture to an export led economy and the need to keep an eye on the ball
A2 becomes a global dairy disruptor
Keith Woodford describes how the major global dairy companies are now reacting to the A2 milk phenomenon by climbing aboard with their own A2 products
by Keith Woodford
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Keith Woodford describes how the major global dairy companies are now reacting to the A2 milk phenomenon by climbing aboard with their own A2 products
Mycoplasma bovis compensation mired in delays as plot thickens
Keith Woodford discusses Mycoplasma bovis compensation and the uncertainties of eradication as MPI manages the information flow
by Keith Woodford
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Keith Woodford discusses Mycoplasma bovis compensation and the uncertainties of eradication as MPI manages the information flow