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Dollar causes fall in lamb prices
A report by the ANZ bank paints a somewhat sombre picture for sheepmeat in the coming year and mirrors a similar prediction in MPI’s Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries report (SOPI) published in December.
$7.20/kgMS and scope for more
Strong global demand for dairy products has prompted ANZ to raise its forecast milk price for this season to $7.20/kgMS.
Slim pickings for apples
Labour supply remains the top concern as the apple harvesting season approaches, says ANZ agriculture economist Susan Kilsby.
Milk price forecasting ‘tricky’
Rising milk production in the Americas and Europe, the COVID-19 pandemic and a strong NZ dollar are making it difficult for economists to forecast the 2020-21 milk price.
COVID-19: Storm clouds are gathering
Banks urged to act sensibly
Boo-hoo
OPINION: Your old mate can’t believe the gall of the NZ big banks crying about their ‘reduced’ profitability this year.
Why low morale in a good season?
Low morale and uncertainty in the dairy industry appear to be overshadowing the positive outlook for the sector.
Farmer confidence sunk by policy uncertainty - report
Meat and dairy prices are strong and horticulture is leaping ahead, yet farmer and business confidence in the primary sector remains low – especially dairy.