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OPINION: The good news keeps getting better for NZ dairy farmers.
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Friday, 15 May 2015 14:17
Farmers in survival mode, trimming costs and raising productivity
Milk prices are volatile and difficult to predict so farmers should approach next season with caution. DairyNZ economists look at how the 2015-16 season could shape up.
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Agribusiness
Thursday, 19 February 2015 15:55
Dairy farmers still waiting for good news
Expect the volatility in the international dairy market to be around for some time.
Published in
General News
Monday, 26 January 2015 11:30
Low payout good time to consider sharemilking
This tough year is the time for young people to get the foot in the door to sharemilking, says Feds sharemilker chairman Neil Filer.
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General News
Thursday, 11 December 2014 00:00
Milk prices tipped to recover in six months
THE INTERNATIONAL Dairy Federation (IDF) predicts milk prices will stabilise in the second quarter of 2015.
Published in
World News
Monday, 20 October 2014 12:33
Upskill to cope with less
FARMERS’ PROBLEMS caused by the drop in Fonterra’s forecast milk solid payout are best tackled head-on with agribusiness management training, says Primary ITO, which offers courses in this discipline.
The need is urgent to review and revise budgets and monitor cashflow to ensure debt levels don’t rise unnecessarily. Spending cuts, increasing milk production and generally improving onfarm performance are among the options.
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Management
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