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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.
A fair go — Editorial
Commodity outlook positive
A sudden drop in log prices which impacted the New Zealand commodity price index in July seems to have stabilised, says ANZ agriculture economist Susan Kilsby.
Forecasts steady as demand holds
Banks are mainly holding firm on their forecasts of $7/kgMS despite last week’s flat Global Dairy Trade result – a small decline of 0.4% in the overall price index.
Limbo causes drop in confidence
An air of uncertainty hangs over the whole agri sector, says the ANZ’s managing director of commercial and agri, Mark Hiddleston.
$7 payout still on the cards
Economists are still sticking to a 2019/20 season forecast of around $7/kgMS despite the 3.8% drop in the Global Dairy Trade overall price index last week.
Are we too dependent on China?
Market watchers split over GDT price drop
Was last week’s 3.4% drop in the Global Dairy Trade overall price index a warning sign or a temporary dip? Economists are divided.
Lamb prices hold firm
Lamb prices have held up at much stronger levels than expected, says ANZ’s agricultural economist Susan Kilsby.