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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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12 years

Latest articles

The whole milk powder conundrum
Keith Woodford explores the changing markets for whole milk powder and the associated conundrum that New Zealand faces
5th Jul 17, 11:05am
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Keith Woodford explores the changing markets for whole milk powder and the associated conundrum that New Zealand faces
'Delaying conversion to A2 only turns an opportunity into a profound risk'
Keith Woodford sees a changing future for dairy farmers with the rise of A2 milk, demands for non-seasonal production, and an urgent need for a social license from the wider community
20th Jun 17, 8:52am
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Keith Woodford sees a changing future for dairy farmers with the rise of A2 milk, demands for non-seasonal production, and an urgent need for a social license from the wider community
Dutch cows graze below sea level
Keith Woodford says Dutch dairy farms prosper despite modest subsidies, tight regulation, by a focus on science, highly educated farmers and a strong sense of social responsibility
7th Jun 17, 8:51am
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Keith Woodford says Dutch dairy farms prosper despite modest subsidies, tight regulation, by a focus on science, highly educated farmers and a strong sense of social responsibility
Synlait purchases strategic blending and canning assets
Keith Woodford says Synlait’s purchase of canning and blending facilities is driven by exponential demand for a2 Platinum infant formula
30th May 17, 2:23pm
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Keith Woodford says Synlait’s purchase of canning and blending facilities is driven by exponential demand for a2 Platinum infant formula
Learning from Tillamook dairy
Keith Woodford says there are lessons to learn from Oregon dairy farming
22nd May 17, 9:14am
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Keith Woodford says there are lessons to learn from Oregon dairy farming
Alternatives to dairy
Keith Woodford says that the challenges of finding alternatives to dairying are under-estimated by urban New Zealand
9th May 17, 9:48am
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Keith Woodford says that the challenges of finding alternatives to dairying are under-estimated by urban New Zealand
Fifty years of Canterbury farming revolution
Keith Woodford reflects on fifty years of farming revolution in Canterbury and expects to see ongoing change
26th Apr 17, 2:17pm
by Keith Woodford
Keith Woodford reflects on fifty years of farming revolution in Canterbury and expects to see ongoing change
Synlait transforms from bulk powders to infant formula
Keith Woodford says that Synlait is about to become the dominant New Zealand producer of infant formula
12th Apr 17, 8:31am
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Keith Woodford says that Synlait is about to become the dominant New Zealand producer of infant formula
Solid set of first-half results
Keith Woodford says Fonterra’s half-year results are solid but it is not all plain sailing ahead
27th Mar 17, 8:13pm
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Keith Woodford says Fonterra’s half-year results are solid but it is not all plain sailing ahead
Dairy outlook cools down
Keith Woodford says the latest downturn in milk powder prices suggests considerable caution is appropriate for next season’s budgets
13th Mar 17, 10:42am
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Keith Woodford says the latest downturn in milk powder prices suggests considerable caution is appropriate for next season’s budgets
Synlait and A2 Milk strengthen their alliance
Keith Woodford, a long time watcher of the A2 milk category, sees the sense in the closer tie-up between a2Milk and Synlait
3rd Mar 17, 2:16pm
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Keith Woodford, a long time watcher of the A2 milk category, sees the sense in the closer tie-up between a2Milk and Synlait
Land use and vegetation on the Christchurch Port Hills
Keith Woodford sees the imminent debate about land use on the Christchurch Port Hills full of self-interested positions with forestry, farming, recreation and conservation all in competition
1st Mar 17, 2:03pm
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Keith Woodford sees the imminent debate about land use on the Christchurch Port Hills full of self-interested positions with forestry, farming, recreation and conservation all in competition
Fire and devastation on the Christchurch Port Hills
Keith Woodford chronicles the Christchurch fires, and raises questions about the official response, and how the Port Hills should be replanted
25th Feb 17, 10:16am
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Keith Woodford chronicles the Christchurch fires, and raises questions about the official response, and how the Port Hills should be replanted
The search for new agri-food markets
Keith Woodford says that the search for new agri-food markets always leads back to China and the ASEAN nations, but there are also lots of opportunities elsewhere
15th Feb 17, 12:10pm
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Keith Woodford says that the search for new agri-food markets always leads back to China and the ASEAN nations, but there are also lots of opportunities elsewhere
How do we get a rational debate about water?
Keith Woodford says truth is the first casualty in water debates
30th Jan 17, 12:55pm
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Keith Woodford says truth is the first casualty in water debates
Developing wealth from water
Keith Woodford says messy water laws impede efficient use of our key resource. It is a resource that has the potential to make us "an extremely wealthy society"
16th Jan 17, 11:51am
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Keith Woodford says messy water laws impede efficient use of our key resource. It is a resource that has the potential to make us "an extremely wealthy society"
Bellamy’s organic infant formula derails in China
Keith Woodford says that Bellamys infant formula woes has lessons both for New Zealand 's organic dairy farmers and the broader New Zealand infant formula trade with China
4th Jan 17, 2:37pm
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Keith Woodford says that Bellamys infant formula woes has lessons both for New Zealand 's organic dairy farmers and the broader New Zealand infant formula trade with China
Fonterra provides encouragement for non-seasonal milk
Keith Woodford says Fonterra’s new winter milk premiums recognise that 12-month production is needed for value-add
23rd Dec 16, 8:05am
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Keith Woodford says Fonterra’s new winter milk premiums recognise that 12-month production is needed for value-add
Dairy volatility has not gone away
Keith Woodford says that dairy volatility is still with us, and there is lots of uncertainty over the coming months
29th Nov 16, 4:03pm
by Keith Woodford
Keith Woodford says that dairy volatility is still with us, and there is lots of uncertainty over the coming months
China’s infant formula markets continue to evolve
Keith Woodford notes China’s infant formula market imports continue to grow but further business failures are inevitable
16th Nov 16, 6:27pm
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Keith Woodford notes China’s infant formula market imports continue to grow but further business failures are inevitable
Trump’s rhetoric puts American dairy at risk
Keith Woodford says if action lines up with rhetoric American dairy will be hit by incoming president Trump’s policies & global dairy prices will rise
10th Nov 16, 10:56am
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Keith Woodford says if action lines up with rhetoric American dairy will be hit by incoming president Trump’s policies & global dairy prices will rise
Is forestry the answer?
Given New Zealand's Paris climate commitments, Keith Woodford sees no alternative to planting 80,000 ha of extra trees per year. And that won't happen without a change in Government policy
2nd Nov 16, 9:12am
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Given New Zealand's Paris climate commitments, Keith Woodford sees no alternative to planting 80,000 ha of extra trees per year. And that won't happen without a change in Government policy
All-grass farming at the Lincoln dairy farm
Keith Woodford spends a morning at the Lincoln University Dairy Farm hearing about stocking rates, nitrogen and ryegrass
19th Oct 16, 10:44am
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Keith Woodford spends a morning at the Lincoln University Dairy Farm hearing about stocking rates, nitrogen and ryegrass
The rise of China’s agriculture
Keith Woodford says a deeper understanding about what is actually going on in Chinese agriculture is essential for NZ agri-business managers
5th Oct 16, 8:46am
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Keith Woodford says a deeper understanding about what is actually going on in Chinese agriculture is essential for NZ agri-business managers
China Farms and Australia are still Fonterra ‘work-ons’
Keith Woodford sees volatility being a permanent part of Fonterra's future in most markets, but impovements in the things it can control should reduce the swings
29th Sep 16, 1:48pm
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Keith Woodford sees volatility being a permanent part of Fonterra's future in most markets, but impovements in the things it can control should reduce the swings