Rural News Group
WEBThe Meat Industry Association (MIA) and Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) say they welcome the announcement that the European Union’s Deforestation-free supply chains Regulation (EUDR) will be delayed by 12 months. Waikato-based milk processor Tatua has announced a final 2023-24 season payout of $10 ...
Lost the room? - ruralnewsgroup.co.nz
WEB8 hours ago · Given that there are some 23,400 sheep & beef farms in NZ (BLNZ Farm Facts 2021) the low turnout suggests a huge wave of apathy afflicting B+LNZ’s funders. The roadshow followed the 2024 AGM which featured a poorly-timed attempt to hike directors’ fees and one of the worst-ever voter turnouts at just 12%. At the time, chair Kate Acland ...
National - Rural News Group
WEBSolid results for co-op, extra 15c/share dividend for farmers, unit holders. Fonterra has reported a net profit of $1.1 billion for financial year ending July 31, 2024.
Fonterra farmers demand strong payout, dividends
WEB1 day ago · Fonterra farmers have a message for their co-operative - they need to see consistently strong performance in both payout and returns from share ownership. Fonterra Co-operative Council chair John Stevenson says that rising costs have had a real impact on farmers' bottom lines. "We can see that with the latest …
General News
WEBTrans-Tasman ag ministers zoom in on biosecurity. When New Zealand’s Agriculture, Biosecurity and Rural Communities Minister Damien O’Connor met with his new Australian counterpart yesterday, the subject of biosecurity was top of their agenda.
Will China stimulus package boost NZ exports?
WEB1 day ago · Rabobank dairy analyst Emma Higgins believes it's still early days. "We will need to see fundamental positive change to income for consumers and also increase confidence within China before we can get excited about this stimulus package having a significant impact on our food and fibre exports," she told Rural News. "These announcements are a ...
National - Rural News Group
WEBTatua’s $10.50/kgMS tops, again! Waikato-based milk processor Tatua has announced a final 2023-24 season payout of $10.50/kgMS for its farmer shareholders, again topping the payout stakes among NZ milk processors.
Maize grain imports loom next year - ruralnewsgroup.co.nz
WEB1 day ago · The country may have to import maize grain next season unless the issue of having enough gas to dry the local product is resolved. This is the view of Federated Farmers Arable group chair David Birkett, who says such an option would not be good for farmers or the country. The issue revolves around …
High hopes for return of live exports - Rural News Group
WEBDec 6, 2023 · Live cattle exports earn about $320 million annually for farmers and exporters. NZ cattle exports have helped China build their dairy herd, with nearly 135,000 cattle exported in 2021. However, in April this year, Labour banned livestock exports after an independent review said they could damage …
Resilience kept NZ agriculture strong through pandemic
WEBJan 12, 2021 · The report found that NZ’s agriculture industry began to feel the impact of the pandemic in late-February and early-March. It states that “the reduction in tourist arrivals substantially affected demand for agricultural products through the restaurant and fast food trade, both of which were shut down.”. Despite the difficulties faced by ...