Wool Impact Signs Partnership With ASB To Back Strong Wool Growth
Wool Impact and ASB have signed a new partnership with the bank set to provide financial backing to support the revitalisation of New Zealand's strong wool industry.
Meat prices are undergoing their seasonal lifts, according to a report from ASB released last week.
The report claims that after reaching a $5/kg mark, the bank’s weighted average beef price has started turning upward.
Meanwhile, lamb prices are already turning around, hitting $8.78/kg after hitting a low point that was still above most of the previous season’s high points.
Currently, global protein supply remains tight with few signs of this turning around, the report claims.
The report says ASB’s economists are staying optimistic when it comes to red meat demand.
“While global economic growth is set to slow, protein demand will remain relatively inelastic, and the ongoing reopening of food service channels should support the prices,” it reads.
The report states lamb prices are expected to outperform, with the stage set for a seasonal price peak in the $10.00-$10.50 range.
The primary sector is leading New Zealand's economic recovery, according to economist and researcher Cameron Bagrie.
Dairy industry leader Jim van der Poel didn't make much of the invitation he received to the recent New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards in Rotorua.
Farmers around the country are going public big time, demanding their local district, city and regional councils come up with amalgamation plans that meet the needs of rural communities and don't allow urban councils to dominate.
The battle for the rural vote is on and parties are securing high profile names to try and bolster their chances at the general election.
Horticulture New Zealand says proposed changes to the Plant Variety Rights Act 2022 will drive innovation, investment and long-term productivity.
More than 1200 exhibitors will showcase their products and services at next month’s National Fieldays, with sites nearly sold out.

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