Takeover bid?
OPINION: Canterbury milk processor Synlait is showing no sign of bouncing back from its financial doldrums.
Farmgate dairy and beef prices are improving but lamb prices remain weak, according to the latest BNZ Rural Wrap.
Global dairy prices are clawing back lost ground and farmers may need to thank the weather gods for this.
OPINION: In 2009 former coach Sir Steve Hansen coined the infamous phrase “flush the dunny” after the All Blacks gave a poor, yet winning performance against Italy.
Prices fetched by New Zealand's primary produce are facing clear downward pressure as economic conditions deteriorate offshore.
Farmgate prices for dairy and meat this season are likely to be lower compared to the year past, says BNZ senior economist Doug Steel.
A record $9/kgMS milk price is becoming a real prospect – but rising costs will slash profit margins.
A $9/kgMS milk price is becoming a real prospect with global dairy prices showing no signs of easing.
While the majority of primary sector prices are generally strong, there are also several challenges ahead for the sector, according to the latest BNZ Rural Wrap report.
Dairy prices have ended a six month poor run, giving stronger hope to an $8 farmgate milk price this season.
OPINION: Canterbury milk processor Synlait is showing no sign of bouncing back from its financial doldrums.
OPINION: It seems every bugger in this country can get an award these days.