NZ's horticultural exports have risen in dollar terms, but at the same time, percentage wise, the tariffs these incur have dropped by nearly two thirds since 2004.

The latest report on the state of NZ primary exports shows that the value of horticultural exports has slowed and that the outlook for the coming season is fraught with challenges.

As 2022 draws to a close, many farmers will be looking for a fresh start in 2023. Many rural people feel that the past year was difficult one where they were constantly under the gun. In this retrospective, Leo Argent highlights some of the highs and lows of another year in the rural sector.

Prices fetched by New Zealand's primary produce are facing clear downward pressure as economic conditions deteriorate offshore.

While the numbers in the SOPI report look good and there are positive signs, there are also some headwinds.

The Meat Industry Association (MIA) says it is closely monitoring the economic situation in New Zealand’s major export meat market, China.

Cows on farms could soon have their health, reproductive readiness and location monitored by smart technology powered by the kinetic energy of the animal’s movements.

Fertiliser co-operative Ravensdown is trialling a new source of phosphate rock from Australia.

The dairy sector has once again come to the rescue of New Zealand Inc by earning a record $22 billion for the year ended June 2022 and is set to earn an additional billion dollars in a year's time.

The absence of Chinese demand for dairy continues to impact global prices.