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Domestic lamb prices finished off the season, at September 30, in positive fashion and nudging a record high, according to the BNZ’s latest ‘Rural Wrap’ report.

Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has introduced a series of new low-rate green loans.

Farmgate prices for dairy and meat this season are likely to be lower compared to the year past, says BNZ senior economist Doug Steel.

T&G Global says it has signed the New Zealand horticulture sector’s first sustainability-linked loan, borrowing $180 million.

BNZ aims to have a $10 billion sustainability financing portfolio by 2025.

Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has launched an Agribusiness Sustainability Linked Loan (SLL) product available to all New Zealand farmers.

The three f's - namely fuel, fertiliser and feed prices - led the pack in double digit on-farm cost increases over the last year.

A $9/kgMS milk price is becoming a real prospect with global dairy prices showing no signs of easing.

Dairy prices have ended a six month poor run, giving stronger hope to an $8 farmgate milk price this season.

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.