Don't rule out another lift in Fonterra’s milk price with global dairy prices on a roll, say commentators.

The FAO Food Price Index averaged 113.3 points, rising 4.3% to reach its highest level since July 2014.

The New Zealand red meat sector exported $9.2 billion worth of products during 2020, an increase of 1% on the previous year, according to an analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA).

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

OPINION: The recent signing of a revamped free trade agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and China has been noticed across the ditch.

Agriculture and Trade Minister Damien O'Connor recently spoke at the Auckland Trade and Economic Policy School emphasising the importance of trade in the Covid era. Here are excerpts from his speech:

Fonterra announced today that it will lift its 2020/21 forecast Farmgate Milk Price range to $6.90 - $7.50/kgMS.

There is widespread praise from both the primary and business sectors for the signing last week of a revamped free trade deal with China.

Northland farmer Mark Cameron is living a “chaotic” lifestyle and loving every minute of it.

Amid significant global turbulence, New Zealand agricultural producers are poised to enjoy a fifth consecutive year of general profitability in 2021, according to a new report by Rabobank.