Red meat exports slump, thanks to China
Weaker pricing and demand from China continue to impact New Zealand red meat export earnings.
The NZ-China free trade deal has worked wonders for us. So why are the Aussies are still playing political football with their deal.
Oz farmers are keen to have the deal endorsed by Parliament and brought into effect by the end of 2015. With the mining downturn, the bumbling Oz economy needs a kickstart.
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten says he supports the deal but his party will not compromise on Australian jobs. But some Labour stalwarts are peeling away from Shorten on this issue and the Opposition leader may soon fall in line.
There’s now talk that China could walk away and look elsewhere. Oh dear!
'A lot of interest and positive responses' appears to be the way farmers are viewing the Government's initiative to hold a series of woolshed meetings around the country.
A Southland farming leader wants the regional council to delay a proposed regional rates hike, much of which is intended to fund flood protection works.
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) says access to personal banking services in rural communities is fundamental to promoting outcomes that benefit Kiwi consumers.
A group set up to boost education and promotion of wool says it has made positive strides during the first year of its three-year strategy.
Meat processor ANZCO Foods says despite a challenging business environment, it has posted a net profit before tax of $61 million for 2023.
Horticulture NZ chief executive Nadine Tunley will step down in August.
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