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Waikato studies One Plan implications

The Waikato Regional Council is looking at One Plan and implications for its own water policies.

Scene + Herd calls kick off

A new communications initiative from Beef + Lamb New Zealand got off to a modest start last month with "about 30" callers dialling into its first Scene + Herd conference call. That tally included media, but excluded BLNZ personnel.

Crossbred market strong

The South Island offering of 14,157 bales saw a 70% clearance, New Zealand Wool Services International's marketing executive, Paul Steel reports.

Canty LWRP submission deadline

Farmers in Canterbury have until next Friday to submit on a plan that has potential to severely limit their freedom to farm.

Forestry schemes under review

Primary Industries Minister David Carter says the Government is reviewing three forestry schemes to decide whether they need to be tweaked to encourage more forestry plantings.

National Bank rebranded ANZ

Rural banking will be business as usual when the ANZ National Bank rebranding takes place, says chief executive David Hisco (pictured).

BEEF | Production to lift 7.8% in 2012-13

Beef and Lamb NZ's latest new season outlook has beef production pegged for a 7.8% lift to 2.3 million head in the 2012-13 season. This is largely linked to the carryover of cull cows from last season given the excellent conditions though fewer beef cow replacements are being retained and more dairy culls are likely, given the ever expanding NZ dairy herd.

SALEYARD REPORT | Rangiuru Store Cattle

A number of buyers may have opted to sell to ease the pressure on slow growing paddocks and to benefit from the strong market prices, but that may well have had a detrimental effect as prices, for younger cattle seemed to readjust to the increase in numbers.