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A short, sharp downturn

MPI director-general, Ray Smith believes the downturn actually bottomed out in about January, and since then says things have been on the improve but adds that every sector will have different trajectory or timeline as to when there will be an improvement.

Record number of Miraka suppliers qualify for 20c premium

A record 13 dairy farms supplying milk to low-carbon dairy processor, Miraka have qualified for the company's farming excellence programme.

A record 13 dairy farms supplying milk to low-carbon dairy processor, Miraka qualified for an extra premium of 20c/kgMS this season.

Innovators honoured at Fieldays

Fleecegrow was praised by judges for converting a waste product into something valuable.

A sustainable merino wool replacement for rockwool and peat used in greenhouse growing won the Prototype Award at the National Fieldays innovation awards last night.

A tough year in store

MPI Director-General Ray Smith at the SOPI report launch at Fieldays last week.

Except for horticulture, New Zealand’s main primary exports – namely dairy, meat and wool and forestry - are in for a bumpy ride in the coming 12 months.

Bank inquiry on!

Federated Farmers spokesman Richard McIntyre says the announcement of a rural banking inquiry is the start of the journey.

Farmers are cautiously welcoming the Government’s decision to hold an inquiry into rural banking.

Farmers welcome less red tape for products

Methane-inhibiting feed additive Bovaer is approved overseas but denied to New Zealand farmers.

Farmers are looking forward to less red tape and delay around approval processes for new agricultural and horticultural products.

Nestle's the site to visit at Fieldays

Nestle New Zealand has been awarded the Supreme Site Award at this year's National Fieldays.

Nestle New Zealand has scooped the Supreme Site Award at this year’s National Fieldays being held at Mystery Creek in Hamilton.

Fert prices drop

Ravensdown has dropped urea’s price by $100/t to $799/t.

Both major fertiliser co-operatives have dropped their prices as farmers start planning for spring.

The hunt is on for NZ's 'wonkiest' fruit

Wonky Box co-founders Angus Simms and Katie Jackson.

Three months after expanding nationally across New Zealand, Kiwi fresh produce subscription service Wonky Box is launching its first-ever fruit-only box.

Government focus on long-term food, fibre growth

The report was launched at the Fieldays in Hamilton.

Food and fibre export revenue is tipped to reach $54.6 billion this year and hit a record $66.6b in 2028 as the Government focuses on getting better access to markets and cutting red tape.