Tough times
OPINION: Dairy industry players are also falling by the wayside as the economic downturn bites around the country.
OPINION: New Zealanders have a love affair with property investment. After securing a family home, buying a rental property is traditionally seen as a safe way to build wealth over the long term.
A large North Canterbury dairy farm, believed to be Canterbury's highest priced rural property sale in 2014, shows the strength of demand for dairy land, despite the sector's falling payouts.
Data released by the Real Estate Institute of NZ ("REINZ") shows there were 25 more farm sales (+9.8%) for the three months ended November 2012 than for the three months ended October 2012.
OPINION: Dairy industry players are also falling by the wayside as the economic downturn bites around the country.
OPINION: Methane Science Accord, a farmer-led organisation advocating for zero tax on ruminant methane, will be quietly celebrating its first…