Foresters are eager to swing into planting having lost a month of precious preparation time. Beef + Lamb is trying to make sense of world markets for red meat amid a period of short-term volatility. Spring is the traditional period when Germans like to eat venison but the shock to the food service business will affect sales of New Zealand product.
Fieldays exhibitors show reluctance
A significant number of businesses that usually support Fieldays are in doubt for the revamped, virtual show due to be held July 13-26. Exhibitors are put off by the prices asked while there are also questions over how many farmers will be able to view the event in broadband-poor regions.
Freshwater reforms cause angst
Federated Farmers has complained the Government has excluded it from meaningful engagement over the freshwater reforms following rumours of a leak of confidential information. Environment Minister David Parker says Cabinet will make decisions before the election.
Race against time for forest planting
Forestry companies are gearing up for planting after losing a month during which they would normally be preparing ground and spraying. Skilled planters can earn up to $300 a day and it’s estimated there are 800-1000 jobs on offer.
NZ Farmers Livestock to hold online sales
Farmers won’t be able to attend but livestreamed livestock sales will be held at Frankton, Stratford and Rongotea by New Zealand Farmers Livestock next week. However, Carrfields and PGG Wrightson are holding off until they have clarity from the Primary Industries Ministry on protocols.
Red meat marketers work overtime
Beef + Lamb economist Andrew Burtt says New Zealand could be in a good position to capitalise on China’s need for protein though, in the short term, markets will be unpredictable.
German demand for venison tested
The deer industry is trusting the traditional demand for venison during the spring game season in Germany will hold up though it is battling against the collapse of the restaurant trade.
