International
Dispatches from across the Ditch
Alan Emerson reports that Australian rugby commentators can claim success in one respect at least.
O’Connor off to Europe to talk trade, food security
To Davos and beyond, with WTO reform also on the list.
Even as it slows, China key to NZ sales
A reset of the Chinese economy currently underway is expected to permanently change a key trading partner, but…
Chinese dairy market still impacted by Zero-Covid policy
It is expected consumption to return to normal as the pandemic spread continues to be further contained.
WTO fails on agriculture in Geneva but NZ still optimistic
A series of agreements at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) last week are being seen as good for…
All hands on deck to push EU on trade
The bulk of the pastoral industry’s leadership will touch down in Brussels this week as part of a…
Time to build on our competitive advantage, KPMG says
The primary sector is doing a remarkable job of trading, growing and keeping delivering record returns to the…
Dairy prices picked to come off highs
The prices of dairy commodities are forecast to modestly decline during the second half of 2022, despite no…
Milne elected VP of world body
West Coast dairy farmer Katie Milne has been elected vice president of the World Farmers Organisation at its…
Dairy farmers look to the future
Dairy futures and options are growing quickly as dairy commodity prices are high and alternative equity and foreign…
Standards the key to achieving premiums for wool
Bremworth chief executive Greg Smith says the New Zealand Farm Assurance programme should be the minimum standard that…
High country to high performance
Tessa Jopp considers herself fortunate to be able to combine her love of hockey and farming. The Central Otago farmer and New Zealand representative spoke to Neal Wallace on the eve of flying to Europe to the Women’s Hockey World Cup and Commonwealth Games.
WTO Ministerial talks finally get started
Crucial trade talks got underway in Switzerland at the weekend after the much-delayed Twelfth Ministerial Conference (MC12) of…
GDT jumps into the new season
Global Dairy Trade auction prices have opened the new dairy season in New Zealand with a welcome rise…
Record sector exports forecast
The latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries has New Zealand’s primary sector is on track to reach…
Rockit lifting off into new season
Despite a tough apple season hit by staff shortages, logistics issues and weather events, Rockit Global is continuing…
Fears grow of poor quality EU trade deal
The Meat Industry Association fears trade with Europe could go backwards. The concern comes as the negotiation…
Little chance of CPTPP progress with US
The Prime Minister’s support for the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in a meeting in the…
Rethink on GM policy needed
John Caradus, scientist and chief executive of AgResearch’s commercial entity Grasslanz Technology, is pushing industry leaders, politicians and farmers to reconsider genetic modification (GM) as the primary sector grapples with the challenges of climate change, nutrient losses and disease. He spoke to Richard Rennie about his recent work reviewing GM globally.
World Bank: NZ carbon prices may need to double
A World Bank report suggests New Zealand’s carbon price may have to double if it’s to achieve the…
Bumpy ride ahead as Rabobank forecasts a $9 new season milk price
The ongoing impact of global events on the world dairy market along with uncertainty around demand has seen…
NZ joins regional economic framework
Trade experts remain sceptical about what, if anything, the new Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) can offer New…
Soaring costs put onus on food security
The new season for New Zealand arable farmers could be one of the most challenging ever as domestic…
PM to launch carbon zero beef in US
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will promote what is being hailed as the world’s first carbon neutral beef during…
Tough times in Shanghai
Eight weeks ago, Kiwi-born Shanghai resident Hunter McGregor knew something bad was coming when he noticed his usually…
Global celebrations for National Lamb Day
The National Lamb Day anniversary was particularly momentous, given the NZMB is also celebrating its centenary this year.
Global grain chaos
Grain prices are soaring to historic highs but growers are cautious amidst predictions the true costs of inputs…
Instant WMP stirs up GDT prices
Prices dropped for the fifth consecutive Global Dairy Trade auction this week, by 2.9% in aggregate but with…
Processing season drags on
Covid-19, dry weather and shipping and labour issues have pushed the meat processing season out by up to…
Reset leaves same labour issues
The Government’s immigration reset will have minimal impact on the labour-short primary sector, observers say. Vets are the…
Farming with passion and precision
Agricultural champions Craige and Roz Mackenzie have poured their heart and soul into their family farming operation over the past 40 years, but health challenges now force them off their land. They talked with Annette Scott.
Live export run abandoned
Hundreds of farmers and livestock companies are making plans to recover thousands of cattle from a pre-export isolation…
Trade challenge launched over Canada dairy access
New Zealand has finally pulled the trigger on a legal challenge against Canada’s failure to uphold its end…
Fieldays reopens exhibitor applications
Shifting the four-day agri event also means that the gates at Mystery Creek will open to international visitors and exhibitors.
NZ dairy farmer looks to head up world body
West Coast dairy farmer and former Federated Farmers president Katie Milne is making a bid to head up…
Lamb exports outpace averages
Despite supply chain challenges and processing delays lamb export prices have soared to an unseasonal all-time high. Continuing…
Tight global dairy production should keep prices high over next year
Stagnant global dairy production should keep prices high for New Zealand farmers over the next 12 months, Westpac senior agri economist Nathan Penny says.
Biosecurity NZ keeping watch on Indonesia FMD outbreak
Biosecurity New Zealand is closely monitoring reports of a Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Indonesia, deputy director-general Stuart Anderson says.
Frothy Fonterra milk prices start settling
Fonterra has lowered the amount it expects to pay farmer shareholders due to lockdowns in China, the economic crisis in Sri Lanka and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Pine planned for bulk of foreign investment land
The Government last month approved the sale of more than 4000ha of farmland to foreign buyers for conversion to production forests.
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