by Nick Clark, National Manager General Policy Banks under the spotlight Banks are the latest industry to face scrutiny over their profitability – and rightly so. Media and political interest […]
Economy
Meat processing sector steps up to support cyclone-impacted rural communities
The red meat processing sector is working hard to support cyclone-affected farmers by ensuring plants return to operation as soon as possible and providing assistance to rural communities. The AFFCO […]
Economic Week – March 3
by Nick Clark, National Manager General Policy Ag debt climbs Agricultural sector lending was up in January, according to the Reserve Bank’s monthly Sector Lending Statistics. In January 2023, agricultural […]
Pressure grows to hit pause on RMA reforms
A wide range of sector groups, including Federated Farmers, is urging the government to go back to the drawing board on resource management reform and take the time to get […]
Economic Week – February 24
by Nick Clark, National Manager General Policy OCR increased The Reserve Bank this week increased the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points to 4.75%. The decision was widely expected […]
Economic Week – February 17
by Nick Clark, National Manager General Policy Welcome to this week’s economic commentary. Feds’ thoughts go out to everyone affected by the devastation wrought by Cyclone Gabrielle. OCR call next […]
Ravensdown appoints Chief Financial Officer
Ravensdown are delighted to announce that Kevin Cooney has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Ravensdown and will join the co-op on 20 March. A consummate CFO with an […]
Cyclone recovery should be prime focus for government
The government’s immediate injection of $4 million to help farmers, growers, whenua Māori owners and rural communities mobilise and co-ordinate cyclone recovery efforts is pleasing, Federated Farmers President Andrew Hoggard […]
Tough economy not the time for more red tape
Farmer confidence in general economic conditions has hit a record low, according to a Federated Farmers January survey. Of just over 1,100 responses from farm businesses around the country, a […]
Economic Week – February 10
by Nick Clark, National Manager General Policy Farmer confidence plumbs new depths Federated Farmers’ January 2023 Farm Confidence Survey has shown a further downturn in farmer sentiment. The result was […]