During the election campaign NZ farmers – and the rural community in general – came under attack from politicians and the public, and felt they were being demonised.

Farmers buying store cattle should be careful not to pay too much, warns Silver Fern Farms chief executive Dean Hamilton.

National’s foreign spokesman Gerry Brownlee last month addressed the Canterbury Employers Chambers of Commerce about the headwinds facing global trade, including geo-political issues.

The butter boom is rolling on, says ASB senior rural economist Nathan Penny.

Canterbury milk processor Synlait has reported a record net profit of $38.2 million for year ending July 2017.

European co-op Arla Foods says its half-year revenue is up 3%.

BNZ is sticking with its $6.75/kgMS milk price forecast – or perhaps a little more – while the ASB says $7/kgMS could be on the cards if rain persists.

Farmers are buying a deer velvet supplement to give their working dogs zest and longevity, claims the maker, Gevir, of Havelock North.

The increase in the average yield per hectare for Green was a key factor in “remarkable” volume growth in the 2016-17 season, says Zespri chief executive Lain Jager.

Ten years ago 80% of the carpets sold in New Zealand were wool; now it is only about 15% of carpet sales, says Cavalier chief executive officer Paul Alston.