Rural News
With the origin branding initiative, Taste Pure Nature, to be shifted back to the meat exporters, there are questions about whether the momentum will be sustained, or just in some markets
15th Jul 24, 11:21am
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With the origin branding initiative, Taste Pure Nature, to be shifted back to the meat exporters, there are questions about whether the momentum will be sustained, or just in some markets
Rust fungus will help slow the spread of aggressive weed and reduce harm to livestock. Farmers face a $1.1 bln hit to production if left unchecked
15th Jul 24, 9:45am
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Rust fungus will help slow the spread of aggressive weed and reduce harm to livestock. Farmers face a $1.1 bln hit to production if left unchecked
Allan Barber says that while new trade agreements are encouraging, the reality of red meat marketing isn't positive at present. But if you look hard enough there are positives if you have a longer perspective
10th Jul 24, 9:08am
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Allan Barber says that while new trade agreements are encouraging, the reality of red meat marketing isn't positive at present. But if you look hard enough there are positives if you have a longer perspective
The Government plans to unveil GE proposals by the end of August and is expected to use Australia's experience as a guide
9th Jul 24, 2:28pm
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The Government plans to unveil GE proposals by the end of August and is expected to use Australia's experience as a guide
Chinese log demand is steady and inventories are falling allowing small increases in at-wharf log prices, helping offset weak domestic demand
1st Jul 24, 10:19am
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Chinese log demand is steady and inventories are falling allowing small increases in at-wharf log prices, helping offset weak domestic demand
Rural property market experiencing a significant downturn according to the REINZ
29th Jun 24, 7:31am
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Rural property market experiencing a significant downturn according to the REINZ
Allan Barber says over the years and through their ups and downs, the dairy and meat sectors aren't too different from each other
18th Jun 24, 10:27am
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Allan Barber says over the years and through their ups and downs, the dairy and meat sectors aren't too different from each other
Migratory birds seen as most likely way bird flu could find its way to New Zealand
13th Jun 24, 9:56am
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Migratory birds seen as most likely way bird flu could find its way to New Zealand
NZ's rural lenders acting as 'pseudo-regulators' through their membership of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, Federated Farmers argues. ANZ hits back
8th Jun 24, 9:00am
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NZ's rural lenders acting as 'pseudo-regulators' through their membership of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, Federated Farmers argues. ANZ hits back
Solar farms can eat up farmland – but ‘agrivoltaics’ could mean the best of both worlds for NZ farmers
6th Jun 24, 2:29pm
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Solar farms can eat up farmland – but ‘agrivoltaics’ could mean the best of both worlds for NZ farmers
Both its bankers and its farmer suppliers grow increasingly skittish about their links with Synlait. The company races to deleverage to survive the pressure
3rd Jun 24, 2:57pm
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Both its bankers and its farmer suppliers grow increasingly skittish about their links with Synlait. The company races to deleverage to survive the pressure
Allan Barber digs in to why meat company profits have varied so much. The industry is moving through a transition period where more focus is going on innovation in marketing and a shift to added-value food and healthcare products
3rd Jun 24, 11:53am
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Allan Barber digs in to why meat company profits have varied so much. The industry is moving through a transition period where more focus is going on innovation in marketing and a shift to added-value food and healthcare products
With 2024 planting season underway, log prices remain stuck below long run averages. Price rises in China unlikely to bring higher returns. Domestic demand is low and slipping
1st Jun 24, 10:37am
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With 2024 planting season underway, log prices remain stuck below long run averages. Price rises in China unlikely to bring higher returns. Domestic demand is low and slipping
Three up, two down in terms of whether the five major rural lenders are growing or shrinking agriculture lending
1st Jun 24, 9:41am
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Three up, two down in terms of whether the five major rural lenders are growing or shrinking agriculture lending
Real Estate Institute of NZ says farm sales subdued with a 'general decline in farming sales across multiple sectors'
30th May 24, 10:55am
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Real Estate Institute of NZ says farm sales subdued with a 'general decline in farming sales across multiple sectors'
Statistics from the Meat Industry Association show the US became a more lucrative destination for red meat sales than China in April
29th May 24, 5:02pm
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Statistics from the Meat Industry Association show the US became a more lucrative destination for red meat sales than China in April
Fonterra's picking a slightly higher milk price for the coming season, while increasing its earnings forecast for the current financial year; says 'high volume of interest' in potential sale of consumer brands
29th May 24, 9:12am
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Fonterra's picking a slightly higher milk price for the coming season, while increasing its earnings forecast for the current financial year; says 'high volume of interest' in potential sale of consumer brands
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton says complex and costly environmental rules can be ineffective
23rd May 24, 3:32pm
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Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton says complex and costly environmental rules can be ineffective
Keith Woodford asks whether Fonterra’s proposed structural u-turn will be its final move away from consumer brands and the associated value-add
21st May 24, 2:08pm
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Keith Woodford asks whether Fonterra’s proposed structural u-turn will be its final move away from consumer brands and the associated value-add
David Hargreaves fully understands why Fonterra's looking to take the money and exit the consumer business. But such a sale is going to leave a very empty feeling
21st May 24, 10:15am
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David Hargreaves fully understands why Fonterra's looking to take the money and exit the consumer business. But such a sale is going to leave a very empty feeling
Allan Barber says the key ingredients of success for cooperatives are shareholder capital, profit retention, continuous investment in the right assets, and the ability to exert market control. Alliance Group struggles with some
21st May 24, 9:45am
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Allan Barber says the key ingredients of success for cooperatives are shareholder capital, profit retention, continuous investment in the right assets, and the ability to exert market control. Alliance Group struggles with some
Forsyth Barr analysts think Fonterra's consumer business might fetch about $3 billion with the potential for 'material capital returns' to shareholders
20th May 24, 11:34am
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Forsyth Barr analysts think Fonterra's consumer business might fetch about $3 billion with the potential for 'material capital returns' to shareholders
In a surprising announcement, dairy giant Fonterra plans to divest its consumer business, along with operations in Australia and Sri Lanka
16th May 24, 9:35am
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In a surprising announcement, dairy giant Fonterra plans to divest its consumer business, along with operations in Australia and Sri Lanka
Keith Woodford reveals a rather remarkable transition underway where A2 beta-casein milk from 2024-born calves will exceed 85%. He calls for a full-industry review of how we can benefit from the unique advantage that gives our dairy sector
14th May 24, 10:29am
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Keith Woodford reveals a rather remarkable transition underway where A2 beta-casein milk from 2024-born calves will exceed 85%. He calls for a full-industry review of how we can benefit from the unique advantage that gives our dairy sector
Allan Barber says politicians should tread warily when introducing measures attempting to force change on the public too fast or without adequate explanation
10th May 24, 4:03pm
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Allan Barber says politicians should tread warily when introducing measures attempting to force change on the public too fast or without adequate explanation
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