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It's a bloody tough year for sheep farmers, but the worst may be over, and the future looks optimistic.

Confusion seems to reign in the supermarkets, especially in China where consumers are faced with multiple messages about products and have little time to work out if the messages are correct.

There are some positive signs coming from China regarding dairy, according to Stefan Vogel, general manager of Rabobank Research for Australasia.

Synlait is hoping that its proposed recapitalisation plan will help retain its spooked farmer supplier base.

Troubled Canterbury milk processor Synlait has unveiled a recapitalisation plan - offering new shares worth nearly $218 million to its two largest shareholders.

The downturn in China continues to impact New Zealand’s red meat exports.

OPINION: This old mutt reckons the latest red meat export numbers bring to mind the old maxim, "When China sneezes, the world catches a cold".

The Chinese carpet market is worth US$4.8 billion.

Farmer-owned wool fibre and carpet producer Wools of New Zealand hopes that its new partnership with a major Chinese carpet and rug manufacturer will help combat counterfeiters in the global market and highlight the prestige of New Zealand wool to Chinese consumers.

Ministry for Primary Industries director general Ray Smith remains optimistic about the long-term future of the dairy industry.