Rural News
State-owned farmer Pāmu hauls itself out of the economic mire and turns a $62m profit
4th Mar 25, 10:35am
State-owned farmer Pāmu hauls itself out of the economic mire and turns a $62m profit
Log markets are in transition with China and India unsure of their prospects. Domestic demand recovery expected but hasn't happened yet. Prices holding because the NZD has fallen
1st Mar 25, 10:37am
Log markets are in transition with China and India unsure of their prospects. Domestic demand recovery expected but hasn't happened yet. Prices holding because the NZD has fallen
Even if the Alliance Group adds to the disappeared co-operatives list, the co-op model remains resilient elsewhere
26th Feb 25, 2:29pm
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Even if the Alliance Group adds to the disappeared co-operatives list, the co-op model remains resilient elsewhere
Andrew Laming urges farm businesses to not get frustrated with access to agri credit. Own your own credit risk and use it to your advantage, he says
26th Feb 25, 9:26am
Andrew Laming urges farm businesses to not get frustrated with access to agri credit. Own your own credit risk and use it to your advantage, he says
Allan Barber wonders what makes most sense for the red meat livestock sector in a future of uninspiring demand and low returns
25th Feb 25, 10:00am
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Allan Barber wonders what makes most sense for the red meat livestock sector in a future of uninspiring demand and low returns
NZ Super Funds' purchase of Canterbury dairy farms for conversion to horticulture signals a new wave of horticultural growth for a sector pushing to be our third largest export earner
23rd Feb 25, 10:50am
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NZ Super Funds' purchase of Canterbury dairy farms for conversion to horticulture signals a new wave of horticultural growth for a sector pushing to be our third largest export earner
Federated Farmers survey shows 'a significant shift in the mood of rural New Zealand'
19th Feb 25, 11:14am
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Federated Farmers survey shows 'a significant shift in the mood of rural New Zealand'
Major agricultural organisations urge the Government to consider trade access as well as environmental risks when approving gene technology
19th Feb 25, 9:55am
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Major agricultural organisations urge the Government to consider trade access as well as environmental risks when approving gene technology
Key work combining soil science, pasture management, and dairy production research ensures more sustainable farming practices
15th Feb 25, 9:04am
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Key work combining soil science, pasture management, and dairy production research ensures more sustainable farming practices
Nathan Guy responds to the accusation the red meat industry hasn't done enough, or showed the sticking power necessary, to build its brand internationally
13th Feb 25, 9:59am
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Nathan Guy responds to the accusation the red meat industry hasn't done enough, or showed the sticking power necessary, to build its brand internationally
Increase in meat exports at the end of last year is being welcomed by the industry but it fails to overcome 12 months of comparative gloom
12th Feb 25, 5:25pm
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Increase in meat exports at the end of last year is being welcomed by the industry but it fails to overcome 12 months of comparative gloom
Westpac economists believe the record returns likely coming to dairy farmers this milking season can be just about maintained in the next season as well
11th Feb 25, 2:42pm
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Westpac economists believe the record returns likely coming to dairy farmers this milking season can be just about maintained in the next season as well
Farmers watch as their conservation partner the QEII National Trust faces strained circumstances
8th Feb 25, 9:16am
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Farmers watch as their conservation partner the QEII National Trust faces strained circumstances
Allan Barber bemoans the red meat sector’s record of failure to develop a promotional strategy that works and stick to it
5th Feb 25, 11:34am
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Allan Barber bemoans the red meat sector’s record of failure to develop a promotional strategy that works and stick to it
Interest.co.nz inquiries reveal major obstacles to any inclusion of the state farmer Pamu in a privatisation programme under a future National-ACT Government
1st Feb 25, 9:41am
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Interest.co.nz inquiries reveal major obstacles to any inclusion of the state farmer Pamu in a privatisation programme under a future National-ACT Government
Rabobank sees a “significantly improved hand” for New Zealand agriculture in 2025, despite a couple of wild cards and jokers to navigate
31st Jan 25, 10:34am
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Rabobank sees a “significantly improved hand” for New Zealand agriculture in 2025, despite a couple of wild cards and jokers to navigate
Allan Barber says overcapacity in older South Island processing facilities is bringing a reckoning, challenges the red meat sector must face even though regulatory roll-back is taking place
27th Jan 25, 1:40pm
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Allan Barber says overcapacity in older South Island processing facilities is bringing a reckoning, challenges the red meat sector must face even though regulatory roll-back is taking place
Rabobank analysts say New Zealand red meat producers have reasons to look to the future with some optimism with global demand rising and global supply easing
25th Jan 25, 2:27pm
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Rabobank analysts say New Zealand red meat producers have reasons to look to the future with some optimism with global demand rising and global supply easing
Massey's work on pasture yield and quality has thrown up some clear guidance for pasture and grazing management, for both conventional and regenerative practices
25th Jan 25, 10:29am
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Massey's work on pasture yield and quality has thrown up some clear guidance for pasture and grazing management, for both conventional and regenerative practices
Massey leader Danny Donaghy explains the work and impact of the multi-institution research into contemporary and regenerative pastoral practices
18th Jan 25, 8:59am
Massey leader Danny Donaghy explains the work and impact of the multi-institution research into contemporary and regenerative pastoral practices
Dairy industries in New Zealand, Australia and the United States seek action in new trade dispute with Canada to force it to live up to trade treaty obligations
16th Jan 25, 6:01am
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Dairy industries in New Zealand, Australia and the United States seek action in new trade dispute with Canada to force it to live up to trade treaty obligations
Although the latest full dairy auction recorded lower prices, in perspective of broader market forces the dairy sector is in good shape. It may lead the overall economy out of its recession
8th Jan 25, 9:13am
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Although the latest full dairy auction recorded lower prices, in perspective of broader market forces the dairy sector is in good shape. It may lead the overall economy out of its recession
Sheep farmers get lighter pressure as early-season farmgate prices have been higher than last spring
30th Dec 24, 10:51am
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Sheep farmers get lighter pressure as early-season farmgate prices have been higher than last spring
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
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