ASB has joined a large chorus of banks by picking a record dairy season and strong meat prices for the year ahead.

NZ sheep and beef farmers will likely face different risks to their businesses in the coming years due to the Covid pandemic.

It's bad but it's not terrible.

The weather is playing a role in the performance of the dairy industry this year, according to the ANZ Bank's latest Agri Focus report.

Dairy Global commodity prices have enjoyed a period of strength in September. Overall, the global market fundamentals remain well-balanced, but with several moving parts.

Prices for NZ's main primary exports could rise to new heights in the coming year, but beneath that is a layer of not so good news.

Silver Fern Farms (SFF) says it welcomes the release of the discussion document on the shape of the Emissions Reduction Plan and looks forward to working with officials and Ministers to ensure the final plan supports the ambition and priorities of farmers, customers and communities.

Global uncertainty caused by Covid and related disruption to supply chains, as well as a global shortage of labour, are cited as contributing factors to a forecast drop in NZ red meat export returns.

The forecast for global sheepmeat and beef demand is positive for the 2021-22 season supported by  solid market fundamentals, strong demand and tight supply, according to Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) New Season Outlook 2021-22.

A fund has been set up to generate carbon credits through growing pine plantations on steep North Island hill country.