Rural News
Despite low domestic demand, log availability might be limited because low prices barely justify harvesting. China & India in wait-and-see mode on tariff uncertainties which flow back here too
23rd Dec 24, 8:31am
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Despite low domestic demand, log availability might be limited because low prices barely justify harvesting. China & India in wait-and-see mode on tariff uncertainties which flow back here too
DairyNZ says a combination of higher income and reduced interest costs will result in 'a substantial increase in cash surplus' for the country's dairy farmers
17th Dec 24, 2:43pm
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DairyNZ says a combination of higher income and reduced interest costs will result in 'a substantial increase in cash surplus' for the country's dairy farmers
The impact of China’s property downturn on New Zealand exports: Pine proves its strength
14th Dec 24, 9:30am
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The impact of China’s property downturn on New Zealand exports: Pine proves its strength
Allan Barber says other than a white knight emerging, Alliance will have to rely on the tolerance of its bankers, more focus on costs and working capital, and praying for a substantial improvement in market conditions
14th Dec 24, 9:20am
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Allan Barber says other than a white knight emerging, Alliance will have to rely on the tolerance of its bankers, more focus on costs and working capital, and praying for a substantial improvement in market conditions
Ministry of Primary Industries forecasting a recovery of exports after last year's drop
12th Dec 24, 7:15am
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Ministry of Primary Industries forecasting a recovery of exports after last year's drop
Farmer confidence rises strongly on positive moves for commodity prices, interest rates. Farmers also now expect land price increases
10th Dec 24, 8:36am
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Farmer confidence rises strongly on positive moves for commodity prices, interest rates. Farmers also now expect land price increases
Global beef markets to navigate declining global production and uncertainty in 2025
5th Dec 24, 10:04am
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Global beef markets to navigate declining global production and uncertainty in 2025
Fonterra raises what was already a record milk price forecast by another 50c and says it's on track to make forecast earnings guidance this year
5th Dec 24, 9:21am
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Fonterra raises what was already a record milk price forecast by another 50c and says it's on track to make forecast earnings guidance this year
A gradual and multi-speed fall in tariffs is helping the horticultural sector overcome choppy trading conditions
3rd Dec 24, 5:00pm
A gradual and multi-speed fall in tariffs is helping the horticultural sector overcome choppy trading conditions
Departing head of the Climate Change Commission says emissions reductions here should not be blocked because other countries are worse
3rd Dec 24, 3:20pm
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Departing head of the Climate Change Commission says emissions reductions here should not be blocked because other countries are worse
Allan Barber says the red meat processing problem will be tough to solve by combining businesses lacking basic profitability
2nd Dec 24, 3:10pm
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Allan Barber says the red meat processing problem will be tough to solve by combining businesses lacking basic profitability
Canada's Trade Minister gives New Zealand no assurances on dairy sales after talks among CPTPP trade ministers
29th Nov 24, 2:11pm
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Canada's Trade Minister gives New Zealand no assurances on dairy sales after talks among CPTPP trade ministers
Rabobank's global review of the Big 7 dairy export regions finds rising farmgate prices which will encourage higher global output based on affordable feed and rising demand. Raises its NZ payout forecast
29th Nov 24, 11:55am
Rabobank's global review of the Big 7 dairy export regions finds rising farmgate prices which will encourage higher global output based on affordable feed and rising demand. Raises its NZ payout forecast
Export log prices rise slightly but only because the NZD has fallen. China & India demand soft, domestic demand weak and mills shutting for longer than usual
29th Nov 24, 10:45am
Export log prices rise slightly but only because the NZD has fallen. China & India demand soft, domestic demand weak and mills shutting for longer than usual
Rabobank report says Trump’s second term set to create complex landscape for global food and agri trade
25th Nov 24, 11:54am
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Rabobank report says Trump’s second term set to create complex landscape for global food and agri trade
Following another strong dairy auction, Westpac economists now have the highest milk price forecast; ASB economists have also raised their forecast as a record payout for this season looks ever more likely
20th Nov 24, 3:05pm
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Following another strong dairy auction, Westpac economists now have the highest milk price forecast; ASB economists have also raised their forecast as a record payout for this season looks ever more likely
Alliance Group chairman acknowledges 'disappointing' financial result, but says meat co-operative is approaching better times
19th Nov 24, 3:07pm
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Alliance Group chairman acknowledges 'disappointing' financial result, but says meat co-operative is approaching better times
Fonterra chairman Peter McBride pushes the case with farmer-shareholders for why the co-operative wants to sell household name brands such as Anchor and Mainland
14th Nov 24, 2:07pm
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Fonterra chairman Peter McBride pushes the case with farmer-shareholders for why the co-operative wants to sell household name brands such as Anchor and Mainland
Rob Reynish says a transition to horticultural land-use away from livestock or forestry will be no easy and quick thing, but there are major commercial and export-boosting incentives to do it
14th Nov 24, 9:20am
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Rob Reynish says a transition to horticultural land-use away from livestock or forestry will be no easy and quick thing, but there are major commercial and export-boosting incentives to do it
BNZ economists raise their forecast farmgate milk price to $9.75 on the back of buoyant global prices and a dip in the value of the NZ dollar
13th Nov 24, 2:52pm
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BNZ economists raise their forecast farmgate milk price to $9.75 on the back of buoyant global prices and a dip in the value of the NZ dollar
Reductions in pastoral farming among advice unveiled by the Climate Change Commission on how to handle greenhouse gas emissions in the years ahead
11th Nov 24, 12:23pm
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Reductions in pastoral farming among advice unveiled by the Climate Change Commission on how to handle greenhouse gas emissions in the years ahead
Fonterra's now forecasting a potential record $9.50 farmgate milk price and says it will go ahead with plans to sell its consumer businesses including household name brands such as Anchor and Mainland
11th Nov 24, 9:32am
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Fonterra's now forecasting a potential record $9.50 farmgate milk price and says it will go ahead with plans to sell its consumer businesses including household name brands such as Anchor and Mainland
Andrew Laming has more questions for the Parliamentary Banking Inquiry, suggesting rural loan risks don't justify the capital risk weights being used
8th Nov 24, 10:54am
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Andrew Laming has more questions for the Parliamentary Banking Inquiry, suggesting rural loan risks don't justify the capital risk weights being used
Corporate advisers Northington Partners say Fonterra shareholders could reap as much as $2 per share in cash from a successful asset sell-off
5th Nov 24, 1:48pm
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Corporate advisers Northington Partners say Fonterra shareholders could reap as much as $2 per share in cash from a successful asset sell-off
Entire communities built around agriculture and livestock are dissolving as forest march into pastoral farming regions. Kate Acland sounds a warning that too much is being lost
2nd Nov 24, 10:01am
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Entire communities built around agriculture and livestock are dissolving as forest march into pastoral farming regions. Kate Acland sounds a warning that too much is being lost
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