Not Out of the Woods Yet
OPINION: It seems Canterbury processor Synlait is still in the doldrums.
RaboResearch senior analyst Emma Higgins expects the 2026/27 dairy season to be another profitable one.
While global dairy commodity prices continue to climb in most key exporting countries, the second half of the year is expected to bring increased downside risks.
The cost of producing milk in New Zealand continues to compare favourably with other exporting regions despite a lift in production costs over the past five years.
Following several years of pain, farmers and growers are facing a decent upswing in commodity prices, say economists.
The Chinese Government has unveiled a major stimulus package to revive flagging economic growth, so will this help New Zealand food and fibre exports to the lucrative market?
August could be a crucial month for the farmgate milk price for this season, according to Rabobank senior agricultural analyst Emma Higgins.
With just over two weeks left in the 2023-24 season, all eyes will be on Fonterra's opening milk price for the new season.
There is increasing evidence that dairy demand is on the upswing, according to Rabobank senior agricultural analyst Emma Higgins.
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) has appointed Heather Sorenson to its board following the resignation of Emma Higgins.
OPINION: It seems Canterbury processor Synlait is still in the doldrums.
OPINION: Get offside with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters at your own peril.