OPINION: Without doubt, a priority of the Government this year will be to gain traction on the elusive free trade deal with India.

OPINION: Some commentators across the ditch reckon the second Trump administration's anticipated trade protectionism, coupled with China's economic fragility, poses a significant risk for Australia's agricultural export industries.

The Australian goatmeat industry set a new record for production and exports last year.

Exporters need to understand that India should not be seen as just one country to export to, rather a country of many unique states and regions.

"We at Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and you at Dairy News said over six months ago that the dairy industry would bounce back, and it has done so with interest.”

The ongoing rise of the Chinese middle class will drag up demand for New Zealand products there in the future.

Last year was tough for the red meat sector but there are positive signs, according to industry leaders.

Global beef supply will contract this year for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Rabobank.

Construction is underway at Fonterra’s new UHT cream plant at Edendale, Southland following a groundbreaking ceremony recently.

Alliance Group has turned a corner on a challenging two years following a comprehensive re-set over the past 18 months and is forecasting a return to profitability, farmer-shareholders were told at the company’s annual meeting in Gore today.