China’s new beef tariffs expected to favour New Zealand exporters
Additional tariffs introduced by the Chinese Government last month on beef imports should favour New Zealand farmers and exporters.
Applications have opened for Silver Fern Farms Co-operative’s next farmer-elected director.
One space will become available on the board as Tony O’Boyle retires by rotation at the co-operative’s annual meeting in May.
O’Boyle is not seeking re-election.
Directors of Silver Fern Farms Co-operative are responsible for setting the co-op’s corporate governance and strategic direction.
To be eligible for the role, candidates must be a current shareholder and have supplied a minimum of 400 stock units to Silver Fern Farms for the last two years.
Nomination forms must also be signed by two shareholders who meet the same criteria.
Nominations close midday Friday 4 March 2022.
Farm software outfit Trev has released new integrations with LIC, giving farmers a more connected view of animal performance across the season and turning routine data capture into actionable farm intelligence.
Crafting a successful family succession plan is a notoriously hard act to pull off.
Farmers need not worry about fertiliser supply this autumn but the prices they pay will depend on how the Middle East conflict plays out.
American butter undercutting New Zealand's own product on New Zealand supermarket shelves appears to be a case of markets working as they should, says Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ).
Tech savvy Huntly farmer Rhys Darby believes technology could help solve one of the dairy industry's pressing problems - how to attract more young people into farming.
Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) has released its 2026 election manifesto, outlining priorities to support the sector’s growth, resilience, and contribution to New Zealand’s food security and export revenue.

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