Cut with care
OPINION: The new government has clearly signalled big cuts across the public service.
For the next couple of years, some dairy farming challenges will be a reality. It will be a slog for some, financially and psychologically.
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has met with drought-affected farmers in Cheviot, North Canterbury and says they are still feeling the impacts of drought.
DairyNZ says cashflows on dairy farms will be tight this winter and spring, a backdrop to its second series of ‘Tactics for Tight Times’ help events for farmers.
DESPITE A favourable winter and early spring, this season’s lower forecast milk price shows how quickly things can change. Farm budgets are vital, says DairyNZ economist Angie Fisher.
DROUGHT IN the US and New Zealand economics are coming together in a delicate dance that could affect returns to Kiwi farmers.
DAIRYNZ IS encouraging farmers to improve their financial management skills especially given the current volatility of the global economic environment.
Helping dairying women to take charge of their farms' financial planning will be the focus of a series of practical workshops being held across the country from next month.
OPINION: The new government has clearly signalled big cuts across the public service.
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