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OPINION: The new government has clearly signalled big cuts across the public service.
Fonterra farmers will start the new season with strong cashflow, thanks to an opening forecast with a record midpoint of $8/kgMS.
Good news for Fonterra farmers: the co-operative has announced an opening forecast farmgate milk price range for the 2021-22 season of $7.25 - $8.75/kgMS, with a midpoint of $8/kgMS.
Climate change activists, who believe NZ is going to hell in a handcart due to the methane emissions from the country's livestock population, will be delighted to learn that these numbers have fallen dramatically.
One of New Zealand’s largest dairy farmers- the Van Leeuwen Group- has been placed into receivership.
Consumers are flocking back to dairy products as Covid shines the light on health and wellness, says Tom Bailey, the new senior vice president for Southern Pastures.
Demand for dairy will firm over the next two years as the global economy rebounds from Covid, says Westpac senior agri economist Nathan Penny.
OPINION: The new government has clearly signalled big cuts across the public service.
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