Outlook rosy but uncertainty rising
13 June 2019
In a global environment characterised by increasing uncertainty the primary sectors are continuing to deliver, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says.
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Live exports ban plan a big money blow
13 June 2019
The banning of live cattle exports is a hefty blow on the livestock trading sector, South Island broker Peter Walsh says.
Rabobank ponders bigger loan book
13 June 2019
Rabobank is talking to its Dutch parent about increased backing for its local operation as it ponders the opportunity for a bigger share of the rural lending market if new capital rules lead the Australian-owned banks to pull back.
New money to walk the walk
12 June 2019
More than 2000 farmers will be given on-the-ground support to lift their environmental sustainability as part of Budget 2019 funding, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says.
Brexit a good opportunity for NZ
12 June 2019
Britain's food security issues post-Brexit provide exciting opportunities for New Zealand agriculture, its acting high commissioner Helen Smith says.
Progress persists amid disruption
12 June 2019
The growing focus on food as medicine is driving massive change in the agri-food industry, KPMG agri-food senior manager Emma Wheeler says.
Fine and still to start Fieldays
12 June 2019
The rain has held off as National Fieldays kicked off at Mystery Creek in Hamilton this morning.
Foreigners and corporates can get taxpayer help
10 June 2019
Foreign and corporate landowners are eligible for taxpayer help to plant trees but the subsidy does not allow for planting whole farms.
Zero carbon bill $66.4 billion
10 June 2019
Policies ensuring New Zealand meets its greenhouse gas reduction obligations will require a reduction in the number of animals farmed and lower meat and dairy exports, an analysis of official reports reveals.
More farmers feel bank pressure
7 June 2019
More farmers are coming under pressure to repay debt as concerns about the impact of new capital rules on borrowing costs and availability continue to mount, according to Federated Farmers’ latest banking survey.
