Rural News
Farm sales continue to decline, prices also dropping, REINZ says
Meat processing co-operative Alliance Group is warning its farmers the goal of remaining a 100% farmer-own co-op depends on getting their support
6th May 24, 2:49pm
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Meat processing co-operative Alliance Group is warning its farmers the goal of remaining a 100% farmer-own co-op depends on getting their support
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New Zealand government seeking legal advice on what it can do after saying Canada is failing to comply with a trade dispute ruling on dairy access
2nd May 24, 2:02pm
New Zealand government seeking legal advice on what it can do after saying Canada is failing to comply with a trade dispute ruling on dairy access
Declining domestic demand and high stocks in China are depressing log prices. But there are signs Chinese demand is stabilising and Indian demand is expected to rise
1st May 24, 6:14pm
Declining domestic demand and high stocks in China are depressing log prices. But there are signs Chinese demand is stabilising and Indian demand is expected to rise
The Alliance Group is asking its farmers to supply more capital in the wake of lower global meat prices
26th Apr 24, 4:06pm
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The Alliance Group is asking its farmers to supply more capital in the wake of lower global meat prices
Keith Woodford notes bird flu has been evolving rapidly with unknown consequences. It's now worldwide except for New Zealand and Australia
24th Apr 24, 2:38pm
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Keith Woodford notes bird flu has been evolving rapidly with unknown consequences. It's now worldwide except for New Zealand and Australia
Federated Farmers cheers end to 'war on farming' as government trumpets Resource Management Act changes
23rd Apr 24, 6:59pm
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Federated Farmers cheers end to 'war on farming' as government trumpets Resource Management Act changes
Allan Barber notes the pressure is on from the Climate Change Commission to plant more trees, cut livestock numbers, and buy more carbon credits. But the rural sector is persisting with its own pressure to 'be more realistic' and more nuanced
23rd Apr 24, 11:09am
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Allan Barber notes the pressure is on from the Climate Change Commission to plant more trees, cut livestock numbers, and buy more carbon credits. But the rural sector is persisting with its own pressure to 'be more realistic' and more nuanced
Keith Woodford observes carbon credits lie at the heart of forestry, sheep and beef economics, but it is not a simple story
22nd Apr 24, 10:21am
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Keith Woodford observes carbon credits lie at the heart of forestry, sheep and beef economics, but it is not a simple story
Allan Barber highlights the drivers for a sustainable meat industry have nothing to do with social aspirational 'values', but all to do with either accepting, or trying to change consumer perceptions the product is a commodity
16th Apr 24, 9:25am
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Allan Barber highlights the drivers for a sustainable meat industry have nothing to do with social aspirational 'values', but all to do with either accepting, or trying to change consumer perceptions the product is a commodity
Government looking at ways to stop councils from implementing strict rules on water imposed by the previous Labour government
10th Apr 24, 6:16pm
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Government looking at ways to stop councils from implementing strict rules on water imposed by the previous Labour government
Allan Barber reports on growing moves to broaden the focus of meat marketing, suggesting the challenge by alternatives seems to be fading
8th Apr 24, 10:44am
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Allan Barber reports on growing moves to broaden the focus of meat marketing, suggesting the challenge by alternatives seems to be fading
Farm sales on a slippery downward slope with caution seen across the country
An over-supply of logs to China is depressing prices. Reduced shipping costs and a lower NZD alleviated some of the fall in March, but a substantial retreat is expected in April
3rd Apr 24, 10:39am
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An over-supply of logs to China is depressing prices. Reduced shipping costs and a lower NZD alleviated some of the fall in March, but a substantial retreat is expected in April
Keith Woodford says Synlait cannot survive without major asset sales plus major new equity
2nd Apr 24, 7:06pm
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Keith Woodford says Synlait cannot survive without major asset sales plus major new equity
The latest detailed analysis by DairyNZ shows its farmers earning well in excess of breakeven levels this year but cutting it fine next year
27th Mar 24, 9:16am
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The latest detailed analysis by DairyNZ shows its farmers earning well in excess of breakeven levels this year but cutting it fine next year
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New report says domestic deposits of phosphate could replace overseas imports including politically controversial sales by Morocco
26th Mar 24, 4:18pm
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New report says domestic deposits of phosphate could replace overseas imports including politically controversial sales by Morocco
B+LNZ's prior focus of battling Wellington, and launching Taste Pure Nature, is shifting to raising on-farm productivity & profitability in the face of coming lower returns from the surge in Aussie meat exports
26th Mar 24, 11:47am
B+LNZ's prior focus of battling Wellington, and launching Taste Pure Nature, is shifting to raising on-farm productivity & profitability in the face of coming lower returns from the surge in Aussie meat exports
Alternative proteins are here so the next 30 years could be crucial for NZ’s meat and dairy sectors, Christopher Rosin & Hugh Campbell say
26th Mar 24, 6:59am
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Alternative proteins are here so the next 30 years could be crucial for NZ’s meat and dairy sectors, Christopher Rosin & Hugh Campbell say
Dairy giant Fonterra has paid its shareholder farmers a 15c interim dividend and now narrowed its forecast milk price range - although the 'midpoint' for this is still $7.80
21st Mar 24, 9:44am
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Dairy giant Fonterra has paid its shareholder farmers a 15c interim dividend and now narrowed its forecast milk price range - although the 'midpoint' for this is still $7.80
Farmer confidence in the broader agri economy has risen strongly for the second consecutive quarter but remains at low levels. Ditto for own business prospects, but growers the most optimistic, sheep and beef farmers the most pessimistic
21st Mar 24, 8:35am
Farmer confidence in the broader agri economy has risen strongly for the second consecutive quarter but remains at low levels. Ditto for own business prospects, but growers the most optimistic, sheep and beef farmers the most pessimistic
Keith Woodford says New Zealand has an unbalanced economy and desperately needs more exports. Kiwifruit is one of the few industries with potential to help fill the gap
21st Mar 24, 8:09am
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Keith Woodford says New Zealand has an unbalanced economy and desperately needs more exports. Kiwifruit is one of the few industries with potential to help fill the gap
Allan Barber explains why it will be tougher in 2024 for red meat exports with both our main customers being offered rising volumes from our trans-Tasman cousins
15th Mar 24, 10:41am
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Allan Barber explains why it will be tougher in 2024 for red meat exports with both our main customers being offered rising volumes from our trans-Tasman cousins
A new report from Beef + Lamb NZ says the red meat sector's earnings are forecast to fall to their lowest levels since the 1980s
13th Mar 24, 5:00am
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A new report from Beef + Lamb NZ says the red meat sector's earnings are forecast to fall to their lowest levels since the 1980s
Suez Canal attacks on shipping and Panama Canal low water levels force NZ meat exporters to find ingenious solutions
12th Mar 24, 1:18pm
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Suez Canal attacks on shipping and Panama Canal low water levels force NZ meat exporters to find ingenious solutions
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