OPINION: After attending the Beef + Lamb NZ roadshow in Timaru, I have a level of discomfort around parts of the presentation.

Despite the disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic, revenue from New Zealand's primary exports in the past season only dropped by 1% and is predicted to quickly pick up and reach a record high of $49.6 billion in the next 12 months.

Dairy Global dairy spot markets, for the most part, have been stuck in neutral through May.

Farmers are happy to play their part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions but the Government has to come to the party.

A new NZ National Standard for Wool has been established, under the New Zealand Farm Assurance Programme (NZFAP).

In a minor coup for the struggling strong wool sector, one of New Zealand's largest furniture manufactures and retailers, Big Save Furniture, has committed to using more strong wool in its products and pay growers a fair price. David Anderson asked managing director Tom McKimm about the move.

New Zealand's strong wool sector is in the doldrums, with record low prices and little hope on the horizon.

While there appears to be a gradual move towards UTV or side by sides, the ATV/quad bike still plays a major mobility role in the New Zealand rural landscape.

The Government is funding a new programme to help farmers' financial risk management skills and prevent business failure.

OPINION: Agricultural organisations are often at the pointy end of criticism.