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‘Clean and green’ not so important – expert
Consumers will buy New Zealand produce based on taste, price and convenience; the ‘clean, green’ image may not be so much a factor, says a visiting European expert.
European milk worm turning
News out of Europe was more interesting than the lacklustre Global Dairy Trade auction last week, says Rabobank dairy analyst Emma Higgins.
Seeking more profit in red meat
The Red Meat Profit Partnership (RMPP) brings together farmers with processing companies, banks and government to improve onfarm productivity.
Brexit impacts relatively limited
The direct trade impacts of Brexit on NZ's agricultural sector are likely to be relatively contained, Rabobank says in its June Agribusiness Monthly report.
Rising fortunes
The big may get bigger, Sauvignon's star is still rising, distribution will play a key as will the need for wineries to own more of their fruit supply.
Being part of the customer sounding board
Southland dairy farmer, Anita de Wolde discusses her role as a member of Rabobank's Southland client council and the Ag Pathways programme the client council has developed.
Pain spreads, paving way for price gain
The pain New Zealand dairy farmers have endured for two years is now being shared round the world.
China resumes buying but still a long road ahead
Last week's GlobalDairyTrade result indicates China is back in the market and New Zealand supply is tightening, says Doug Steel, BNZ senior economist.
What’s happening in the wool market?
This month we catch up with Rabobank commodity analyst Georgia Twomey, who is responsible for analysing developments in wool markets.
Glimmer of light but keep toughing it out
The unexpected slight lift of 2.1% in the GlobalDairyTrade price index last week was a tiny glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel, commentators say.