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The decision by a majority of the people in the UK to effectively vote themselves a recession is astounding. But then across the Atlantic one Donald Trump also has an unbelievable following which defies logic.

Beef + Lamb NZ says those who think Brexit won't have an impact on trade because the United Kingdom (UK) only takes 2% of New Zealand's exports, are missing the point.

Sheep and beef farm inputs were down 2.2% in the past year according to the latest onfarm inflation report, and last week two key fertiliser companies announced price drops.

A group of journalism students from Massey University's Wellington campus gained an insight into the agribusiness sector last week.

Prices for inputs used on New Zealand sheep and beef farms decreased 2.1% in the year to March 2016.

Complying with the new workplace health and safety requirements is not rocket science and "there is nothing you need to be afraid of", a recent workshop heard.

Beef + Lamb NZ is proposing to stay in market development but do it completely differently.

The new workplace health and safety legislation is trying to engender in farming a safety culture.

It may be the 'quiet' time of year for dairy farmers, but clearly most are not sitting relaxing in their armchairs.

The New Zealand beef industry has got "in a bit of a hole" because it doesn't pay for carcase differentiation, says John Bayly of Waitangi Angus.