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Guy Trafford isn't convinced the drive to get a free trade deal with India that includes access for our dairy exports is going to deliver any results. The fundamentals of the Indian dairy sector are stacked against us
26th Jan 24, 9:31am
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Guy Trafford isn't convinced the drive to get a free trade deal with India that includes access for our dairy exports is going to deliver any results. The fundamentals of the Indian dairy sector are stacked against us
Guy Trafford assesses international developments in the synthetic meat and dairy markets and widely varying nature the spreading legal pushback efforts
19th Jan 24, 10:14am
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Guy Trafford assesses international developments in the synthetic meat and dairy markets and widely varying nature the spreading legal pushback efforts
As drier weather spreads across more regions, global forces depress lamb prices although dairy prices start turning up. Guy Trafford reviews the new year outlook
17th Jan 24, 11:17am
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As drier weather spreads across more regions, global forces depress lamb prices although dairy prices start turning up. Guy Trafford reviews the new year outlook
Guy Trafford notes 2023 has been a tough year to forecast, but frustrated farmers are going to need to face up and adapt to new circumstances. Attempting to recreate the past will leave them worse off, and quite soon
13th Dec 23, 6:41pm
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Guy Trafford notes 2023 has been a tough year to forecast, but frustrated farmers are going to need to face up and adapt to new circumstances. Attempting to recreate the past will leave them worse off, and quite soon
Guy Trafford worries what the consequences will be as new policies push us away from the 'international rules-based systems' and a coherent plan to meet our global climate commitments dissolves
6th Dec 23, 9:48am
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Guy Trafford worries what the consequences will be as new policies push us away from the 'international rules-based systems' and a coherent plan to meet our global climate commitments dissolves
Guy Trafford assesses the tasks ahead for the new crew in rural and trade policy and the perceived problems
30th Nov 23, 10:35am
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Guy Trafford assesses the tasks ahead for the new crew in rural and trade policy and the perceived problems
Guy Trafford is watching how Australian farmers are reacting to the expectation that drought conditions are returning there, and how that is affecting prices for what we are selling
25th Nov 23, 10:09am
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Guy Trafford is watching how Australian farmers are reacting to the expectation that drought conditions are returning there, and how that is affecting prices for what we are selling
Guy Trafford says although an El Niño drought in northern and eastern areas is not yet here, there is much already here to worry livestock farmers
21st Nov 23, 2:28pm
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Guy Trafford says although an El Niño drought in northern and eastern areas is not yet here, there is much already here to worry livestock farmers
Guy Trafford digs into Nestlé's emissions goals and finds Fonterra is likely to already be their supplier with the lowest carbon footprint
15th Nov 23, 9:26am
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Guy Trafford digs into Nestlé's emissions goals and finds Fonterra is likely to already be their supplier with the lowest carbon footprint
Guy Trafford works through the varying influences on farm gate milk and livestock prices from international markets
9th Nov 23, 11:49am
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Guy Trafford works through the varying influences on farm gate milk and livestock prices from international markets
Guy Trafford looks at the potential of a free trade deal with India, checking whether the big picture gives any openings that would suit New Zealand (or India)
8th Nov 23, 4:49pm
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Guy Trafford looks at the potential of a free trade deal with India, checking whether the big picture gives any openings that would suit New Zealand (or India)
Guy Trafford reviews the new moves to reduce the size of the main Fonterra board, and some grass-roots reaction to the proposed changes
4th Nov 23, 2:31pm
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Guy Trafford reviews the new moves to reduce the size of the main Fonterra board, and some grass-roots reaction to the proposed changes
Guy Trafford laments the likely demise of work to encourage and value farm land use biodiversity. While it can be costly to set up, it has wide support among farmers
24th Oct 23, 11:31am
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Guy Trafford laments the likely demise of work to encourage and value farm land use biodiversity. While it can be costly to set up, it has wide support among farmers
Guy Trafford says Wellington policymakers seem stuck with old science, overlooking more recent research and updates, so their approach to methane is now outdated. If they want to catch up, then their emphasis should change
22nd Oct 23, 10:48am
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Guy Trafford says Wellington policymakers seem stuck with old science, overlooking more recent research and updates, so their approach to methane is now outdated. If they want to catch up, then their emphasis should change
Guy Trafford wonders if the election result puts SOE Pāmu Farms into play to be sold off. The pressure from ACT may move a hesitant National. But all eyes will be on how if happens and to whom the farms are sold
16th Oct 23, 10:19am
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Guy Trafford wonders if the election result puts SOE Pāmu Farms into play to be sold off. The pressure from ACT may move a hesitant National. But all eyes will be on how if happens and to whom the farms are sold
Guy Trafford says those who are surprised at the appeal of the ACT Party to farmers shouldn't be. There is a long trend of mature farmers favouring parties who espouse the values of hard work and personal responsibility
11th Oct 23, 12:04pm
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Guy Trafford says those who are surprised at the appeal of the ACT Party to farmers shouldn't be. There is a long trend of mature farmers favouring parties who espouse the values of hard work and personal responsibility
Guy Trafford takes a look at what to do with forestry slash, including a Fiji example and a possible role for the Climate Emergency Response Fund
9th Oct 23, 1:06pm
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Guy Trafford takes a look at what to do with forestry slash, including a Fiji example and a possible role for the Climate Emergency Response Fund
Guy Trafford points out that with Labour raiding the Climate Emergency Response Fund, and National policies fully disemboweling it, farmers must realise they will be on their own at the next inevitable natural disaster
4th Oct 23, 9:01am
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Guy Trafford points out that with Labour raiding the Climate Emergency Response Fund, and National policies fully disemboweling it, farmers must realise they will be on their own at the next inevitable natural disaster
The rural irrigation community stakes its claim for a more friendly and long term approach to water use and distribution. The campaigning political parties are generally receptive, except those that prioritise the natural environment
26th Sep 23, 4:07pm
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The rural irrigation community stakes its claim for a more friendly and long term approach to water use and distribution. The campaigning political parties are generally receptive, except those that prioritise the natural environment
Guy Trafford takes a dive into the detail of our imports, wondering when the benefit of more electric vehicles will outweigh our need to import petroleum products
24th Sep 23, 3:14pm
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Guy Trafford takes a dive into the detail of our imports, wondering when the benefit of more electric vehicles will outweigh our need to import petroleum products
Rapid changes and sudden storms are not only a weather feature. Guy Trafford finds commercial pressures can inflict them on 'friends' too
23rd Sep 23, 9:30am
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Rapid changes and sudden storms are not only a weather feature. Guy Trafford finds commercial pressures can inflict them on 'friends' too
The spotlight is going on rural workplace safety and Guy Trafford reviews how the agriculture sector compares in data released in a new report
1st Sep 23, 10:42am
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The spotlight is going on rural workplace safety and Guy Trafford reviews how the agriculture sector compares in data released in a new report
Guy Trafford takes a look at Chinese dairy production and consumption and wonders about the future of exporting dairy products to the Middle Kingdom after 2030
30th Aug 23, 12:59pm
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Guy Trafford takes a look at Chinese dairy production and consumption and wonders about the future of exporting dairy products to the Middle Kingdom after 2030
Guy Trafford finds unhappy farmers, unhappy consumers, and fingers pointed at supermarkets world-wide. Food-price inflation is a common stress no matter where you live
24th Aug 23, 11:55am
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Guy Trafford finds unhappy farmers, unhappy consumers, and fingers pointed at supermarkets world-wide. Food-price inflation is a common stress no matter where you live
B+L NZ wants to talk about the role forestry offsets play in our country’s climate strategy. Guy Trafford reviews their report, and the solutions they suggest
17th Aug 23, 12:40pm
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B+L NZ wants to talk about the role forestry offsets play in our country’s climate strategy. Guy Trafford reviews their report, and the solutions they suggest