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India’s small-scale farmers hold out on city’s creep
An hour from the choking sprawl of central New Delhi is a world of villager-farmers and landowners, the backbone of India.
Ireland’s ag minister hails Kiwi-Irish synergies
Historically the two nations have largely been competitors because of their similarities but “our similarities now mean that we are partners in innovation”.
Ice-cream infrastructure licks downward trend in China
China’s raw milk price has been on a downward trend over the past year.
Plate to Pasture winners see NZ through eyes of global customer
SFF Plate to Pasture Award winners report back on their market tour.
Farmyard diplomacy has lessons for the US in Taiwan
Don’t goad a stroppy bull, or it could end badly for both parties
No relief in sight on food price inflation
Weather, war to blame as soaring food costs driven by local and global forces.
Selling kiwifruit back to China
Zespri’s sale projections include doubling the volume going to China within the decade.
Fonterra chewing over milk price forecast
The GDT price index has fallen nine times in the previous 10 bimonthly auctions.
Why Fonterra rearranged its 12-month WMP offer volumes
NZX analyst Alexandria Winning-Browne takes a look at the week that was in dairy.
Ardern, China envoy soften tone at summit
Talk of cooling relations recalibrates in wake of speeches giving nod to 50 years of formal diplomatic relations.
New markets critical for NZ avo industry
Sector urged to build on recent successes in weaning NZ off Australian market as growth there ramps up.
Aus takes strawberry growing to new heights – and colours
In an industry-first, Pink and White strawberries are like nothing else on Aussie retail shelves.
Call to be vigilant after FMD fragments detected in Aus
Farmers urged to step up biosecurity and record keeping as disease breaks out in Indonesia, and signs detected in Australia.
A look at lamb markets around the world
It’s not all sunshine and rainbows for livestock producers in other countries as processing challenges, politics and the weather take their toll.
Test rugby is much more than a game
The All Blacks’ multibillion-dollar brand is on the line, and with it the nation’s fortunes.
Pesky parasite threatens Aus’ honey sector
Australia’s strict biosecurity measures have been pivotal in ensuring the country has remained mite-free and its current containment efforts are centred around eradication.
Cannasouth near 12-month high on German deal
Cannasouth shares reacted positively to a new deal the company signed with German pharmaceutical manufacturer Weeco, which will see the NZX-listed cannabis company supply cannabis flower from New Zealand.
Good times may be over for NZD
Seismic shifts in global economics are exposing fault lines in New Zealand’s economy, possibly heralding a sustained correction in the NZD, writes Cameron Bagrie
Former ministers critical of PM’s comments
More voices have joined the chorus of condemnation aimed at the Prime Minister for comments they feel hurt New Zealand’s chances of getting a meaningful deal with the European Union.
International awards for Massey dairy scientists
Riddet Institute scientists from Massey University in Palmerston North have won two of the four top prizes in…
Walking away from EU deal not worth the risk
A top New Zealand diplomat says NZ risked being shunted to the back of the line for future…
Former trade minister upbeat on export future
While there are challenges ahead for exporters in the smaller countries of the world, New Zealand should not…
Ailing dollar boosts NZ commodity prices
World commodity prices fell slightly during June but prices in New Zealand dollars rose because of the depreciation…
O’Connor reflects on tough EU negotiations
Trade Minister Damien O’ Connor concedes he did not get everything he wanted in free trade talks with…
More consumers seek NZ’s pure taste
Research shows the Taste Pure Nature brand is gaining traction with its targeted red meat-consuming audiences in the…
Bumpy yet profitable road ahead for dairy
Who am I? Emma Higgins is a senior agricultural analyst for Rabobank.
Era of cheap food may be over
The world is facing a food crisis, but how can New Zealand farmers help? Rising costs mean producers here are struggling to maintain margins and production. Over the next few days, Farmers Weekly will cover key challenges within the primary sector and how some are navigating it.
Feeding frenzy: New Zealand and world food security
The world is facing a food crisis, but how can New Zealand farmers help? Rising costs mean producers here are struggling to maintain margins and production. Over the next few days, Farmers Weekly will cover key challenges within the primary sector and how some are navigating it.
Big exporters say EU FTA doesn’t shift the dial
The dairy industry is rubbishing the Government’s claims that New Zealand’s major pastoral industries stand to gain $600…
Funding for elusive black gold
Black truffles so good even the French are clamouring for them has prompted the Ministry for Primary Industries to fund workshops to help grow the number of truffièries in New Zealand. An Opotiki couple are now old hands at truffle growing and are working with MPI to get the word out. They spoke to Richard Rennie.
New initiative aims to fill worker shortages
A new initiative, Ag Work NZ, will try to entice more people to New Zealand and into farm…
Aussie eyes on Kiwi beef goals
Thirty years of traversing the Tasman to trade ideas with farmers and researchers on what makes a good beef operation has been a career highlight for University of Adelaide professor of animal breeding and genetics Professor Wayne Pitchford. He spoke to Richard Rennie about his latest role this side of the ditch in Beef + Lamb NZ’s Informing NZ Beef programme.
ArborGen to focus on US and Brazil
ArborGen Holdings has concluded a year-long strategic review and the directors have refocused the company on forestry and…
Six-year wait for three waters reforms far too long, says Scottish expert
NEW Zealand will lose benefits of reform if it waits until 2030 to impose economic regulation on the…
Strategy will help farming face change
Well NZ describes the evolution of global food and fibre value chains, identifying risks and opportunities.
UK FTA bill enters parliament
Legislation to enact New Zealand’s Free Trade Agreement with the United Kingdom was introduced in parliament on Wednesday.…
NZ can lead the food evolution
NZ products have great credence attributes, and the opportunities need to celebrate the sector and ensure it is fairly rewarded.
SMP and butter in demand
Global Dairy Trade showed a mixed bag of price movements in the latest auction, including a substantial 9%…
Court corrals Bayer again on Roundup
The debate on glyphosate safety has intensified following a United States court ordering the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…
Velvet market tipped for strong growth
Exports of New Zealand velvet could reach $200 million a year over the next 10 years with potential…
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