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Rob Reynish says that by staying informed and adaptable, farmers can not only survive this new uncertainty but thrive amid the volatility

Rob Reynish says that by staying informed and adaptable, farmers can not only survive this new uncertainty but thrive amid the volatility

Allan Barber assesses the sharply elevated geopolitical risks on the rural economy, worrying that the longer it goes on, the more it will hurt

Allan Barber assesses the sharply elevated geopolitical risks on the rural economy, worrying that the longer it goes on, the more it will hurt

Led by sheep & beef, farmers are holding a positive outlook on the agri economy. ‘Higher commodity prices’ were cited as the major source of optimism, while ‘rising input costs’ was the most prominent reason given by those with a negative outlook

Led by sheep & beef, farmers are holding a positive outlook on the agri economy. ‘Higher commodity prices’ were cited as the major source of optimism, while ‘rising input costs’ was the most prominent reason given by those with a negative outlook

Miles Hurrell says Fonterra’s 'entering the next phase in its strategic implementation', which 'marks a natural turning point for a new leader to step in while I consider what’s next for me'

Miles Hurrell says Fonterra’s 'entering the next phase in its strategic implementation', which 'marks a natural turning point for a new leader to step in while I consider what’s next for me'

Angus Kebbell reports on an Irish investigation into the Brazilian beef industry, one of the largest livestock industries in the world

Angus Kebbell reports on an Irish investigation into the Brazilian beef industry, one of the largest livestock industries in the world

Rabobank sees cautious dairy commodity price recovery even amid heavy global supply

Rabobank sees cautious dairy commodity price recovery even amid heavy global supply

Angus Kebbell argues that climate policy must be effective, and it must also be durable. But it must not negatively affect 'farming communities'

Angus Kebbell argues that climate policy must be effective, and it must also be durable. But it must not negatively affect 'farming communities'

Kim von Lanthen wants our commodity producers to grow future profitability by putting some of the windfall of free trade access into focused science for downstream products that can be expected to command respect overseas

Kim von Lanthen wants our commodity producers to grow future profitability by putting some of the windfall of free trade access into focused science for downstream products that can be expected to command respect overseas

Allan Barber says it would not be sensible to privatise Pāmu Farms which provides innovation, employment and stewardship of large swathes of the country without a very clear strategy of how to achieve a better outcome with the proceeds

Allan Barber says it would not be sensible to privatise Pāmu Farms which provides innovation, employment and stewardship of large swathes of the country without a very clear strategy of how to achieve a better outcome with the proceeds

Log prices are little-changed, but higher shipping costs, partly because backhaul capacity is lower, is leading customers to get charged more for this recovery. Domestic demand comes with rising hopes

Log prices are little-changed, but higher shipping costs, partly because backhaul capacity is lower, is leading customers to get charged more for this recovery. Domestic demand comes with rising hopes

Better product returns has seen Fonterra raise its current season payout forecast. Plus it will payout the Mainland earnings in a special dividend, additional to the capital return from the Lactalis transaction

Better product returns has seen Fonterra raise its current season payout forecast. Plus it will payout the Mainland earnings in a special dividend, additional to the capital return from the Lactalis transaction

Allan Barber warns livestock farmers to be ready for both a trade and economic shock when the artificial US expansion faces its natural reckoning from its unsustainable and unnatural juicing. It could be dangerous

Allan Barber warns livestock farmers to be ready for both a trade and economic shock when the artificial US expansion faces its natural reckoning from its unsustainable and unnatural juicing. It could be dangerous

AI isn’t likely to wipe out all farming jobs – but it is changing who bears the risks

AI isn’t likely to wipe out all farming jobs – but it is changing who bears the risks

Allan Barber assesses Rabobank's 2026 preview warning major powers are making assertive ‘opening moves’ on trade, technology and security, turning commerce into a tool of leverage more than cooperation

Allan Barber assesses Rabobank's 2026 preview warning major powers are making assertive ‘opening moves’ on trade, technology and security, turning commerce into a tool of leverage more than cooperation

Dairy company Synlait is 'very disappointed' with its latest six-month result and the impact it has had on the pace of the company's financial turnaround

Dairy company Synlait is 'very disappointed' with its latest six-month result and the impact it has had on the pace of the company's financial turnaround