Displaying items by tag: JARRED MAIR

Tuesday, 07 November 2017 14:55

Re-define the word ‘commodity’

MPI’s latest Situation and Outlook Report (SOPI) sounds a positive note: primary exports are expected to rise 9.3% to $41.6 billion in the year ended June 2018.

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Tuesday, 20 June 2017 07:55

Back in clover?

By 2021, New Zealand dairying will again be enjoying times like the halcyon days of 2014, says MPI’s latest SOPI report.

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Wednesday, 21 December 2016 09:38

Primary exports down then up

New Zealand's primary exports will be down slightly next year, but will quickly pick up in 2018.

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Tuesday, 21 June 2016 09:55

It's not all that bad — MPI

The author of the MPI Situation and Outlook report says that while some of it could be construed as less than satisfactory, the primary industries overall have a "phenomenal opportunity".

Published in General News
Thursday, 16 June 2016 16:55

Strong growth across most primary sectors

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) says the outlook for New Zealand primary industries is positive.

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Sunday, 24 January 2016 10:55

E-commerce an opportunity in waiting

The Ministry for Primary Industries says E-commerce has huge potential for the New Zealand primary sector.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 19 January 2016 11:55

Kiwifruit sector bounces back with vengence

Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries author Jarred Mair got a big surprise while preparing the report.

Published in General News

MPI’S director of sector policy Jarred Mair says despite the short term downturn, the fundamentals for the New Zealand primary sector remain very strong. 

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