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Friday, 06 June 2025 10:25

Agri sector to lead economic recovery

OPINION: Over the past month, people up and down the country have been asking me what I think is in store for the Agri sector.

Published in Opinion
Tuesday, 08 April 2025 07:25

Export prices set to remain elevated

Horticultural prices are set to remain elevated this year, reflecting the balance between demand in key export markets and an increase in supply.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 17 December 2024 07:55

Feds, banks lock horns

Major rural lenders are welcoming a call by farmers for the Commerce Commission to investigate their net-zero emissions target.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 26 November 2024 08:55

Chinese demand returns, sending prices soaring

Chinese buyers are returning in force to replenish stocks and helping send global dairy prices higher.

Published in General News

Federated Farmers and a major Australian-owned bank are at loggerheads over emissions reduction targets set for New Zealand farmer clients.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 08 October 2024 07:25

Big future for hort

The horticulture sector is punching above its weight when it comes to export revenue, according to Westpac industry analyst Paul Clark.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 24 September 2024 11:55

China making a comeback?

Is China's appetite for dairy back on the rise?

Published in General News
Tuesday, 10 September 2024 10:55

$9 milk price firming

Despite last week’s drop in global dairy prices, consensus is emerging among economists that the season’s milk price will end up near $9/kgMS.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 27 August 2024 08:55

A GDT stunner

What a difference a year can make.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 23 July 2024 12:55

Better than feared

Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold says last week's Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction went much better than feared.

Published in General News
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