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Prices for NZ's main primary exports could rise to new heights in the coming year, but beneath that is a layer of not so good news.

Many agricultural loans will now be guided by sustainability considerations including climate change mitigation and adaptation, water use, waste minimisation, labour rights and animal welfare.

A return to normal is still a long way off in terms of global shipping, according to a recent report by the ANZ Bank.

Jake Jarman believes the agri-sector offers young people massive career opportunities.

With just under three months to go this season, attention is turning to the opening forecast milk price for 2021-22.

A report by the ANZ bank paints a somewhat sombre picture for sheepmeat in the coming year and mirrors a similar prediction in MPI’s Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries report (SOPI) published in December.

Strong global demand for dairy products has prompted ANZ to raise its forecast milk price for this season to $7.20/kgMS.

Labour supply remains the top concern as the apple harvesting season approaches, says ANZ agriculture economist Susan Kilsby.

Rising milk production in the Americas and Europe, the COVID-19 pandemic and a strong NZ dollar are making it difficult for economists to forecast the 2020-21 milk price.

ANZ is warning that New Zealand will be unable to avoid the fallout from the COVID-19 crisis.