Muller says Shaw ignored advice
14 June 2019
Climate Change Minister James Shaw has been accused of ignoring advice to have a lower methane reduction target for agriculture than he is advocating.
AGRIBUSINESS ARCHIVES
Primary exports growth to ease
14 June 2019
Agricultural exports have risen $7.5 billion in the last two years but returns are expected to soften his year before growing again, The Primary Industries Ministry Situation and Outlook report says.
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.
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.
