New Zealand commodity prices are likely to feel downward pressure over the year, says ASB senior rural economist Nathan Penny.

Economists aren't too excited about last week’s 2.2% overall lift in the Global Dairy Trade price index.

With production up 6.5% on last year for the peak of the season, a downward adjustment in Fonterra’s milk price will not be surprising, says BNZ senior economic Doug Steel.

Lamb prices have moved from a boil to a simmer, according to ASB Commodities Weekly report.

There's a chance that the lamb price could hit $9/kg next month.

ASB economist Nathan Penny says New Zealand agriculture hasn’t backed great science with great stories.

A weaker New Zealand dollar may help offset the decline in Global Dairy Trade prices, but the reasons behind the lower dollar are more significant to dairy, says Rabobank dairy analyst Emma Higgins.  

Economists are optimistic of a small rise in this season’s farmgate milk price.

Butter prices look like making another strong run, says ASB senior rural economist Nathan Penny.

Taupo dairy farmer Kylie Leonard has scooped the 2018 Dairy Community Leadership Award.