Rural News
Allan Barber sees food production becoming a distant second in land-use priorities in what could have profound impacts on our economy and ability to pay our way in the world
14th Sep 24, 9:21am
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Allan Barber sees food production becoming a distant second in land-use priorities in what could have profound impacts on our economy and ability to pay our way in the world
Rabobank reviews the state of demand for live cattle exports, notes demand shifting away from China, and the difficult public policy backdrop in Wellington
11th Sep 24, 2:22pm
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Rabobank reviews the state of demand for live cattle exports, notes demand shifting away from China, and the difficult public policy backdrop in Wellington
Food industry treading carefully over the use of precision fermentation as a substitute for traditional production
9th Sep 24, 2:19pm
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Food industry treading carefully over the use of precision fermentation as a substitute for traditional production
Local timber processors rocked by very low demand and very high electricity costs. China demand still hamstrung by property market woes. India demand hurt by high freight rates and more competition
4th Sep 24, 11:26am
Local timber processors rocked by very low demand and very high electricity costs. China demand still hamstrung by property market woes. India demand hurt by high freight rates and more competition
Rabobank says lower global beef production over the medium term will play into Kiwi producers’ hands. Although Chinese consumers may be currently prioritising 'value', a the premiumisation shift will work in New Zealand's favour
3rd Sep 24, 6:19pm
Rabobank says lower global beef production over the medium term will play into Kiwi producers’ hands. Although Chinese consumers may be currently prioritising 'value', a the premiumisation shift will work in New Zealand's favour
Low sales numbers and soft prices for most farm types in July but sales of grazing properties were firm, REINZ says
3rd Sep 24, 4:13pm
Low sales numbers and soft prices for most farm types in July but sales of grazing properties were firm, REINZ says
An impasse in valuable deer velvet sales to China has been resolved but still awaits government approval in both countries
29th Aug 24, 4:35pm
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An impasse in valuable deer velvet sales to China has been resolved but still awaits government approval in both countries
The arable farmers technical library has added an AI search tool, enabling users a far more efficient way to get to the good stuff in their vast database of research. Early adopters are impressed
28th Aug 24, 2:11pm
The arable farmers technical library has added an AI search tool, enabling users a far more efficient way to get to the good stuff in their vast database of research. Early adopters are impressed
Enthusiasm and caution from agricultural industry groups over government moves to open up gene technology to commercial use
26th Aug 24, 11:45am
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Enthusiasm and caution from agricultural industry groups over government moves to open up gene technology to commercial use
Kiwibank getting increasing number of requests to join corporate lending syndicates, CEO Steve Jurkovich says
23rd Aug 24, 8:56am
Kiwibank getting increasing number of requests to join corporate lending syndicates, CEO Steve Jurkovich says
Fonterra increases 2024/25 forecast farmgate milk price midpoint by 50 cents to $8.50 per kgMS
23rd Aug 24, 8:44am
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Fonterra increases 2024/25 forecast farmgate milk price midpoint by 50 cents to $8.50 per kgMS
Rob Reynish sees a long-term realignment underway in the beef sector that should result in herd numbers settle to a sustainable level - and just when prices are on the rise
19th Aug 24, 11:09am
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Rob Reynish sees a long-term realignment underway in the beef sector that should result in herd numbers settle to a sustainable level - and just when prices are on the rise
Allan Barber notes the NZFAP and NZFAP+ have resulted in improvement in livestock quality with the ability to meet market specifications, an initiative built & driven from within the industry
15th Aug 24, 2:40pm
Allan Barber notes the NZFAP and NZFAP+ have resulted in improvement in livestock quality with the ability to meet market specifications, an initiative built & driven from within the industry
ASB CEO Vittoria Shortt says NZ exporters' customers want them to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and what matters is what customers want
15th Aug 24, 9:34am
ASB CEO Vittoria Shortt says NZ exporters' customers want them to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and what matters is what customers want
Government and exporters battling to avert the latest in a series of non-tariff barriers that can harm trade just as actual tariffs can
9th Aug 24, 11:44am
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Government and exporters battling to avert the latest in a series of non-tariff barriers that can harm trade just as actual tariffs can
Fewer farms are selling and lifestyle block sales are bouncing along the bottom
3rd Aug 24, 6:00am
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Fewer farms are selling and lifestyle block sales are bouncing along the bottom
Allan Barber details the complex factors that go into processor price offers for livestock. Maximising returns in low periods is enhanced by strong relationships with processors, he says
1st Aug 24, 10:24am
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Allan Barber details the complex factors that go into processor price offers for livestock. Maximising returns in low periods is enhanced by strong relationships with processors, he says
Federated Farmers tells government’s climate inquiry farmers need to ‘farm for a rainy day’
31st Jul 24, 3:29pm
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Federated Farmers tells government’s climate inquiry farmers need to ‘farm for a rainy day’
Local demand for sawn timber worryingly low. Demand in China inhibited by floods and weak economy. Monsoons delaying India demand
31st Jul 24, 9:51am
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Local demand for sawn timber worryingly low. Demand in China inhibited by floods and weak economy. Monsoons delaying India demand
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
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