Banking Survey ResultsThe results are out for Federated Famers latest six-monthly Banking Survey. They show a worsening situation, with significantly higher interest rates, deteriorating perceptions of satisfaction, and more farmers […]
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Dip in red meat exports reflects challenging conditions
New Zealand’s red meat exports dropped by almost a fifth in February as global economic conditions deteriorated. New Zealand exported red meat products worth $885 million during February 2023, a […]
Global animal protein producers and processors must pivot in 2023 to secure future – Rabobank
Animal protein producers and processors around the world will face an “inflection point” in 2023, with a need to respond to structural changes in the market even with production levels […]
Hi-tech New Zealand strawberries on the horizon
New Zealanders will be able to enjoy spray-free strawberries grown through a hi-tech new system almost all year round through a Government-backed pilot project based in Foxton, Agriculture Minister Damien […]
Economic week – 23 September
Fonterra’s result Fonterra’s annual results for the year ending 31 July 2022 confirmed a 2021/22 farmgate milk price of $9.30 per kgMS, a record high, and a normalised profit after […]
Economic Week – 9 September
Sheep numbers up a little but outlook uncertain. Beef+Lamb New Zealand’s annual Stock Number Survey has shown a small increase in sheep but a decline in beef cattle. There were […]
Māori business exports worth $872m in 2021
A total of $872 million worth of goods were exported by Māori authorities last year, up from the previous year’s total of $755 million reports Stats NZ. The Tatauranga umanga […]
Economic Week – 26 August
Imports again outgrow exports July saw big increases for dairy and meat exports but their growth was overshadowed by yet another petroleum fuelled surge in imports, according to Statistics NZ’s […]
Connected farm data system to help future-proof competitiveness
Farming in the information age often requires data reporting, and it isn’t uncommon for this to be tied to profitability or compliance requirements. When done inefficiently this can consume huge […]
European Green Deal could see food become a luxury
By Mark Ross, Chief Executive of Animal and Plant Health NZ Is food set to be a luxury of the wealthy? This is the question that resounds from reviewing the […]
