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The effects of an El Nino this summer – if it hits – will not necessarily be the same as during the last one in the late 1990s because of changes to farming practices, says Beef + Lamb NZ chief economist Andrew Burtt.
The dairy industry contributed 37% of the total value of New Zealand's primary exports in 2014-15, according to DairyNZ.
Where the Trans Pacific Partnership goes from here will be very interesting, says Onions NZ chief executive Michael Ahern.
Where the Trans Pacific Partnership goes from here will be very interesting, says Onions NZ chief executive Michael Ahern.
Outgoing DairyNZ chairman John Luxton believes heavily regulated dairy markets will open up in the coming years.
The Federation of Maori Authorities (FoMA) has come out in strong support of the new Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement.
David Anderson spoke with New Zealand's special agricultural trade envoy Mike Petersen and others about what TPP will mean for the NZ agri sector....
New zealand beef export returns reached a record high, exceeding lamb and mutton returns for the first time in 20 years in the season ending September 30, analysis by Beef + Lamb New Zealand's economic service shows.
Drought response committee members are preparing to mobilise again in North Canterbury.
Contrary to popular belief it's United States investors, not Chinese, who were the biggest buyers of our dairy land during 2013-2014.
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A former Fonterra director behind moves to downsize the co-op's board says support from shareholders is heartening.
The future of farmer lobby Meat Industry Excellence is up for discussion, says chairman Peter McDonald.
Even with the ANZAC relationship dating back 100 years, it seems the lack of commitment by our Australian cousins cost New Zealand's dairy sector more meaningful gains from the recently concluded TPP negotiations.
Silver Fern Farms chairman Rob Hewett says the 82% shareholder support for the Shanghai Maling joint venture was very pleasing.
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