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The signs look ominous

NZ's primary product exports are facing clear downward pressure as economic conditions deteriorate offshore.

Prices fetched by New Zealand's primary produce are facing clear downward pressure as economic conditions deteriorate offshore.

Uniforms and phone coverage an issue for rural policing

The Police Association says rural policing has always been challenging, with a wide range of communities covered by rural officers.

New uniforms and reliable phone coverage are among the support rural police officers require.

Farmer confidence hits record low

Farmer confidence has hit an all-time low, according to the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey.

New Zealand farmer confidence - which was already at low levels - has plummeted further and now sits at an historical low.

Enter FOMA

Federation of Maori Authorities chair Traci Houpapa.

The Federation of Maori Authorities (FOMA), which represents Māori interests on He Waka Eke Noa (HWEN), is hopeful of a positive response from government.

Govt emissions will lead to production loss and leakage - DCANZ

DCANZ executive director Kimberly Crewther.

The Dairy Companies Association of NZ (DCANZ) says it’s disappointed at the Government’s response to the He Waka Eke Noa partnership proposal.

Some challenges ahead!

DairyNZ chair Jim van der Poel says the latest report shows NZ still relies on agriculture for its wealth.

While the numbers in the SOPI report look good and there are positive signs, there are also some headwinds.

‘Significant’ progress on M. bovis eradication - Andrew

The Government’s Mycoplasma bovis programme director Simon Andrew says the agriculture sector has continued to make significant progress over 2022.

Sir David Carter to head Ruralco board

Sir David Carter (left), Ruralco Chair & Robert Sharkie (right) Ruralco CEO.

Rural trader Ruralco has appointed former Speaker and Banks Peninsula farmer Sir David Carter as its new chair.

Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor is talking up the latest figures, which show export returns from the primary sector year topped the $53 billion mark this year - an 11% increase on the previous year.

Imported semen 'likely' culprit

MPI says imported semen is one of the possible pathways for the bacterial disease M bovis' entry into New Zealand.

The Ministry for Primary Industries says imported semen remains one of the possible pathways for the bacterial disease Mycoplasma bovis' entry into New Zealand.