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The year in review

Struggling strong wool growers will be hoping moves in the industry during the year will see a much-needed lift in prices.

As 2021 draws to a close and 2022 approaches, Leo Argent takes a look back at the year gone by, reviewing some of the major stories that appeared in Rural News which shaped farming industry news this year.

Monday, 20 December 2021 10:25

Levy bodies advocacy questioned

David Anderson

North Otago farmer Jane Smith has concerns about farm levy organisations advocacy positions.

North Otago farmer Jane Smith says she remains concerned that levy organisations appear to have little appetite for gaining full and transparent farmer mandates before taking their advocacy positions.

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Too little, too late?

The Government have approved border class exceptions for key agricultural jobs and altered the existing exception for dairy workers.

The Government has approved border class exceptions for key agricultural jobs, including 200 mobile plant machinery operators, 40 shearers and 50 wool handlers.

Tim Ritchie - iconic meat industry leader dies

Mike Petersen, the late Tim Ritchie (centre) and former Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy in Tehran in 2017.

A man who dedicated his whole working life to the meat industry died suddenly on December 5.

Labour shortages hurt

The ANZ Agri Focus Report says the horticultural sector is heading for trouble due to labour shortages

Overall the NZ economy has performed more strongly than anticipated, according to the ANZ Agri Focus Report.

An eye on costs is key

ANZ’s Susan Kilsby says financial management skills and the ability to manage cash flow will be pivotal to farmers retaining profitability this year.

While the outlook for global food prices is positive for New Zealand primary producers, some challenges lurk in the year ahead.

Back and loving it!

South Canterbury farmer Leonie Guiney has been re-elected to the Fonterra board for another three year term.

South Canterbury farmer Leonie Guiney is ecstatic to be re-appointed for another three year term.

Fonterra gets its house back in order

Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell told the annual meeting that the co-op had got its balance sheet into a healthier position and can now look more to the future.

An efficient New Zealand manufacturing base, diversified markets and a global supply chain helped Fonterra stay ahead of the game during the pandemic.