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Fonterra remains confident in forecast
Unlike some other exporters, Fonterra’s scheduling, logistics and delivery activities to all markets are largely operating as normal, the cooperative says.
Bigger impact than first expected
Former special agricultural trade envoy Mike Petersen says it will probably take months for supply chains to and in China to clear in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus impact on dairy ‘moderate’
The coronavirus has only had a moderate impact on dairy prices so far, according to Westpac head of strategy Imre Speizer.
Red meat exports surge ahead, despite Covid-19
Despite global market instability due to coronavirus, January’s meat exports increased by 26% compared to January 2019.
Dog tests positive for coronavirus
A dog has tested positive for Covid-19 in Hong Kong, but experts say people should not panic about animal to human transmission.
Coronavirus worries for Synlait
The coronavirus outbreak contributed to Synlait’s decision to issue a wider earnings guidance range.
Second case of coronavirus confirmed
A second case of Covid-19 has been confirmed in New Zealand.
Coronavirus cuts short massive agricultural show
The last day of an agricultural show which saw more than half a million visitors had to be cancelled due to Covid-19.
China supply chains could take months to clear
Unlike some other exporters, Fonterra’s scheduling, logistics and delivery activities to all markets are largely operating as normal, the cooperative says.
Meat exports hit record high, but coronavirus looms
Export prices for meat achieved their highest-ever level in the December 2019 quarter, Stats NZ said today.
