The report had more than 200 contributors from all parts of New Zealand food systems. Landcare Research’s senior scientist Dr Gwen Grelet and Quorum Sense manager Sam Lang will explain the research from a scientific and practical perspective.
Dairy prices hit a seven-year high
Strong demand from China saw whole milk powder (WMP) prices jump to a near seven-year high in the overnight Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction, boding well for an even stronger payout this season. Prices have risen for the seventh consecutive time, completely out-running previous market expectations. Rabobank’s dairy analyst Emma Higgins explains some of the reasons behind the sudden rise in prices.
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The high shifts out to our east, a low in the Tasman Sea may rapidly form and even reach storm status. It will then likely fall apart around Fiordland – bringing a burst of wind, rain and subtropical warmth into the country. RuralWeather’s Phil Duncan has the week ahead’s weather for you.
Meat markets evolve
Changing eating patterns as global consumers respond to the covid-19 pandemic is forcing meat exporters to shift their focus to retail markets, which will require more stock supplied out of the season. A representative from the meat industry will explain the reasoning behind the evolving meat market.
