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US Dollar will set pace

BNZ senior economist says the US dollar will determine milk payout.

The US currency will determine how the milk payout plays out, says BNZ senior economist Doug Steel.

New airstrip big win for community

Bart and Nuku Hadfield (centre) with Blake Charteris from Charteris Choppers and Penny Wilson at the 2020 East Coast Farming Expo.

A bit of a dark cloud has turned into a silver lining for Nuku and Bart Hadfield and their wider farming community.

Damien O'Connor in his dual capacity of Agriculture and Trade Minister, officially launched a 250 page report on barriers to horticultural trade before a group of about 60 industry representatives in Wellington last week.

Tariffs remain a big threat

HEA chief executive Simon Hegarty says they are noticing a rise in other non-tariff measures, which is a big concern for the industry.

Horticultural exports have increased by 25% over the last two years and tariffs on these exports are down by 29%.

Wage subsidy case haunts Alliance Group

Alliance Group chief executive David Surveyor says the meat co-op has already returned $21 million of the original $34 million it claimed in wage subsidy.

The country's largest meat processor is trying to shake off accusations of bludging off the taxpayer over its refusal to fully pay back the wage subsidy claimed during the Covid lockdown.

New RWNZ president 'cheques' in

Rural Women New Zealand’s (RWNZ) new president is excited to be taking on the role.

Changing world for red meat

Beef + Lamb NZ's Sam McIvor and Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor at this year's Ahuwhenua Awards ceremony.

A dramatically changing world, in terms of the global economy and consumer preferences, is the focus for a new ten-year Red Meat Sector Strategy.

NZ avoids China stoush

Trade expert Stephen Jacobi says New Zealand should not be affected by Australia's disagreements with China.

A deepening trade spat between China and Australia shouldn’t impact New Zealand, according to trade analyst Stephen Jacobi.

Ensure vehicles are safe - WorkSafe

WorkSafe is warning that if a vehicle is unsafe, it should not be driven.

WorkSafe is reminding people that if a vehicle’s safety features are compromised, no one should drive it.

Report reveals economic impact of freshwater reforms

A new report reveals that farmers will find meeting the government's new freshwater reforms will have a negative effect on the local economy.

Meeting the Government’s new freshwater reform targets would be more challenging than what farmers have already been working towards in the Canterbury Land & Water Regional Plan, according to a new report.