Life Sciences Network chair and former Federated Farmers president William Rolleston spoke at the Bluegreens Forum in Methven last week. Here are excerpts from his speech:

OPINION: Federated Farmers' latest farmer confidence survey results won’t surprise too many people.

OPINION: Donald Trump's focus on Canada is causing concern for the country’s dairy farmers.

OPINION: The fact that plant-based dairy is struggling to gain a market foothold isn’t deterring new entrants.

OPINION: Nearly four years after buying a 75% stake in Southland processor Mataura Valley Milk (MVM), A2 Milk is still struggling to take the plant to profitability.

OPINION: Fonterra isn't backing down in its fight with Greenpeace over the labelling of its iconic Anchor Butter.

The cost of producing milk in New Zealand continues to compare favourably with other exporting regions despite a lift in production costs over the past five years.

DairyNZ says potential benefits from gene technology must be carefully weighed against the risks of such technology.

Pleased, but cautious. That’s how PGG Wrightson chief executive Stephen Guerin says he’s feeling about the rural retailer’s latest financial result.

Commodity prices and interest rates play a huge role in shaping farmer confidence, but these factors are beyond their control, says Federated Farmers dairy chair Richard McIntyre.

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