Monday, April 29, 2024

Exports


Zespri could face $12m bill for mice infestation on cargo ship

Zespri could face $12m bill for mice infestation on cargo ship

Richard RennieApr 23, 2024
Possibility that season’s first shipment of SunGold to Europe will have to be written off after shipboard mouse infestation.

Promising dynamics at play in US beef market

Mel CroadApr 11, 2024
Low cold storage stocks and sliding slaughter rates leave beef production exposed after years of drought-induced herd liquidation.

Cherries on top in summerfruit stakes

Neal WallaceApr 10, 2024
Thousands of tonnes go to feed Asia’s huge and growing appetite for New Zealand’s finest.

Now it’s farmers on hook for GDEx millions

Annette ScottApr 5, 2024
Change of legal advice sends liquidators haring after individual producers after failed cattle shipment.


GDT upswing takes a pause

GDT upswing takes a pause

Hugh StringlemanNov 8, 2023
Prices stutter, but not enough to cause a rethink on farmgate forecasts.
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Global red meat markets continue tough

Neal WallaceNov 1, 2023
Drop in exports reflects both last September’s surge and tougher conditions in many key markets now.
Gabrielle took a bite out of hort exports

Gabrielle took a bite out of hort exports

Richard RennieOct 24, 2023
Latest hort data also tracks shifts in planting patterns.
Wool gets clip around the ear over prep issues

Wool gets clip around the ear over prep issues

Annette ScottOct 18, 2023
Contamination issues are costing the industry money and contracts.
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Smooth sailing as GDT rises yet again

Farmers WeeklyOct 18, 2023
Fourth consecutive hike thanks to gains almost across the board.
MIA keeps a close eye on new EU greenwashing rules

MIA keeps a close eye on new EU greenwashing rules

Neal WallaceOct 13, 2023
Green Directive designed to root out unsubstantiated claims on climate impact of goods and services.
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Meat export revenue falls 1% in a year

Hugh StringlemanOct 3, 2023
High food prices see consumers in some markets switch to cheaper cuts and cheaper meats.
Zespri foresees bumper sales as north delivers

Zespri foresees bumper sales as north delivers

Farmers WeeklyOct 3, 2023
European and Asian growers set to record bumper harvest.
Weak dollar brings some relief as China lags

Weak dollar brings some relief as China lags

Annette ScottSep 29, 2023
Another challenging 12-18 months ahead for many farmers, ASB warns.
UK FTA already paying dividends, but post-covid China hits different

UK FTA already paying dividends, but post-covid China hits different

Bryan GibsonSep 29, 2023
Meat Industry association highlights significant increase in value and volume into UK market.
Last of the season’s kiwifruit cargo ships out

Last of the season’s kiwifruit cargo ships out

Farmers WeeklySep 25, 2023
Fifty-one ships chartered by Zespri this year, delivering to more than 50 markets.
EU’s new carbon tax on ships a ‘significant development’

EU’s new carbon tax on ships a ‘significant development’

BusinessDeskSep 22, 2023
EU moves to clip on an emissions surcharge for all ships into their ports.
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Rule change on logs could kickstart India trade

Richard RennieSep 22, 2023
Fumigation on ship or destination could give logs to India trade a boost.
Aus red meat production steps up a level 

Aus red meat production steps up a level 

Haley O'DriscollSep 21, 2023
In August, Australia shipped its largest ever monthly volume of sheepmeat, having made no secret of the fact that it is chasing after New Zealand for the top export slot.
Boomers, Gen X drive China consumer growth

Boomers, Gen X drive China consumer growth

Richard RennieSep 20, 2023
Report suggest opportunities lie in slightly older market segment.
UK prices soften under Aussie sheepmeat wave

UK prices soften under Aussie sheepmeat wave

Neal WallaceSep 18, 2023
Cheap meat floods wholesale markets as FTA kicks in.
Trimmer Rua makes first export sales 

Trimmer Rua makes first export sales 

Farmers WeeklySep 15, 2023
Listed medicinal cannabis company launches in Germany.
Global squeeze may lift dairy prices in 2024

Global squeeze may lift dairy prices in 2024

Farmers WeeklySep 14, 2023
Market could get a boost from timing of demand resurgence, says Rabobank.
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Dairy farmers dipping 90c/kg below break-even

BusinessDeskSep 11, 2023
Forbar analysts unpack effects of milk price on farm budgets.
Kinder, gentler Kiwi clip off to protect Aussie vines

Kinder, gentler Kiwi clip off to protect Aussie vines

Farmers WeeklySep 8, 2023
Made from biodegradable polymers and waste materials sourced from wood processing, the vine clips are designed to replace traditional plastic clips.
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Govt urged to keep up momentum on trade

Gerald PiddockSep 6, 2023
Much to be gained from ‘ambitious’ approach to new and existing agreements, says DCNZ.
India’s growth brings in runs

India’s growth brings in runs

Richard RennieSep 4, 2023
Ex-Black Cap Geoff Allott has seen huge changes in India in the decade he has been doing business there.
Adviser bowls out cricket link with India

Adviser bowls out cricket link with India

Richard RennieSep 1, 2023
Resurgent nation wants ‘ties that are win-win’, Delhi summit told.
New dance steps in NZ-India relations

New dance steps in NZ-India relations

Richard RennieAug 29, 2023
Reset as two nations explore mutual benefits in agriculture, education and more.
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Port of Tauranga profits tick higher

Farmers WeeklyAug 28, 2023
Tentative return to normality in first half disrupted by North Island’s weather extremes.
Red meat export values for July dip

Red meat export values for July dip

Farmers WeeklyAug 28, 2023
Long-term trend emerges of lower tonnage of sheepmeat exports and an increase in beef exports.
Food and fibre export revenue hits new record

Food and fibre export revenue hits new record

Farmers WeeklyAug 25, 2023
Earnings exceed forecast to reach more than 8% above year before.
Red meat more than just a protein story

Red meat more than just a protein story

Gerald PiddockAug 23, 2023
Product has a vital role in global supply of nutrients, conference told.
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Comvita hits record despite storm losses

Farmers WeeklyAug 23, 2023
Mānuka honey company’s revenue from China tops $100m for the first time
China growth targets recede as economy stalls

China growth targets recede as economy stalls

Neal WallaceAug 22, 2023
Beijing trying to stimulate ecconomy that has outsize influence on NZ’s primary sector.
Tracking NZ’s position on this stormy sea

Tracking NZ’s position on this stormy sea

Cameron BagrieAug 22, 2023
Global food security concerns could play to the country’s strengths – if managed right, says Cameron Bagrie.
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Bleak financial forecast for dairy farms

Gerald PiddockAug 4, 2023
Fonterra capital return, dividend will rescue some from ‘pretty serious situation’.
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Export markets In Focus this week

Farmers WeeklyAug 4, 2023
Farmers Weekly podcast looks at how farmgate returns will fare in a chilly global market.
‘Food and fibre sector needs to transform before it transacts’  

‘Food and fibre sector needs to transform before it transacts’  

Charlie WilliamsonJul 26, 2023
Special agricultural trade envoy Mel Poulton reflects on lessons learnt during her tenure.
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Dairy exports help right balance of trade

BusinessDeskJul 24, 2023
Monthly trade balance shows $8.8m surplus for June.
Beef supply starting to back up globally

Beef supply starting to back up globally

Mel CroadJul 24, 2023
As Brazil and Australia ship millions of tonnes of beef across the world, the ripple effects are being felt at the farmgate in NZ.
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