Hugh Stringleman
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Veteran journalist Hugh Stringleman has been putting pen to paper for five decades, four of which were spent specialising in agriculture, here and in Australia. He’s the former editor and manager of The New Zealand Farmer and farm editor of The Press, Christchurch. Some big books were written along the way, and a small avocado and tamarillo orchard developed, now sold. He’s the most northerly representative over the whole CPL/NZX/GlobalHQ journey and still loving it. Golf and fishing are leisure activities. April 2, 2024
Synlait staying afloat in its sea of debt
Delayed results include possible recovery routes even as they chart extent of the problem.
March 27, 2024
King Salmon strongly back on track
Things go swimmingly with strong American demand and lower fish mortality.
March 26, 2024
Fonterra’s bounty has begun to normalise
Analysts say golden run of super-normal profits is ending.
March 22, 2024
On-farm cost inflation has calmed down
Unbridled increases ended their wild ride in 2023, latest data shows.
March 22, 2024
Fonterra’s added-value margins come roaring back
Interim dividend of 15c represents about $22,500 for the average-sized Fonterra supply farm.
February 27, 2024
Top Angus genetics feature in dispersal sales
Long-established North Island studs Atahua and Wairere bringing heifers, cows and calves to market.
February 26, 2024
No-wool revolution sweeps hill country
Hugh Stringleman takes a closer look at the trend after a summer in which trade in Wiltshires has dominated sheep sales.
February 22, 2024
Scales picks up and grows on after damage
Hopes for an easier year ahead after Gabrielle took a bite out of apple business.
February 20, 2024
PGG Wrightson directors dig in their heels
With special shareholders’ meeting in the offing, Garry Moore elected chair to replace acting chair U Kean Seng.
February 19, 2024
A2 Milk makes the best of fewer Chinese newborns
Double-digit decline in market, but company stabilises sales of infant formula.