Displaying items by tag: ANZ

Thursday, 21 January 2021 12:25

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.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 19 January 2021 06:55

$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.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 03 November 2020 10:59

Slim pickings for apples

Labour supply remains the top concern as the apple harvesting season approaches, says ANZ agriculture economist Susan Kilsby.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 17 June 2020 09:13

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.

Published in General News
Friday, 03 April 2020 13:48

COVID-19: Storm clouds are gathering

ANZ is warning that New Zealand will be unable to avoid the fallout from the COVID-19 crisis.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 25 February 2020 11:28

Banks urged to act sensibly

Banks should act sensibly when dealing with debt-ridden farmers, says economist Cameron Bagrie.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 20 November 2019 11:16

Boo-hoo

OPINION: Your old mate can’t believe the gall of the NZ big banks crying about their ‘reduced’ profitability this year.

Published in The Hound
Wednesday, 30 October 2019 08:55

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.

Published in General News

Meat and dairy prices are strong and horticulture is leaping ahead, yet farmer and business confidence in the primary sector remains low – especially dairy.

Published in General News
Thursday, 29 August 2019 08:41

A fair go — Editorial

OPINION: If you borrow money from the bank, it holds a grip (‘death pledge’) over you.

Published in Opinion
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