New Investment Criteria Impact Foreign Forestry Investments in New Zealand
TL;DR: Recent changes in New Zealand’s investment criteria have seen a notable decrease in the approval rate of applications by foreign forestry companies seeking to buy farmland for conversion. According to a briefing by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) to the Minister for Land Information, Chris Penk, the stricter standards introduced have resulted in seven […]
New Zealand’s Soft Power: A Strategic Asset for Global Exporters
TL;DR: New Zealand, while not a global behemoth, wields considerable influence on the world stage through its commendable soft powers of humanity and sustainability. These attributes offer fertile ground for compelling marketing narratives, as revealed by the latest New Zealand Story market pulse consumer survey. The survey, which spanned five key markets and engaged 150,000 […]
NZ Rural Land Company Secures Strategic Australian Investment, Selling 25% Stake for Premium Price
TL;DR: In a significant cross-Tasman deal, the NZ Rural Land Company (NZL) has divested a quarter of its land equity to Roc Partners, an Australian investment fund, for a sum of $44.2 million. This transaction, finalised on February 9 following its announcement on January 19, was executed at a value implying between $1.25 and $1.30 […]
Debating the Carbon Footprint: New Study Challenges Grass-Fed Beef’s Environmental Edge
TL;DR: In the realm of scientific inquiry, the publication of a study often marks the beginning rather than the end of a debate, especially when it pertains to as complex and globally relevant an issue as climate change. This principle is vividly illustrated in recent research scrutinised by Allan Barber in an article for Beef […]
New Zealand Dairy Sector Embraces Optimism Amid Rising Global Prices and Economic Challenges
TL;DR: In the New Zealand dairy sector, a wave of optimism is permeating among farmers, according to Richard McIntyre, Federated Farmers dairy section chair. This sentiment comes in the wake of consecutive rises in global dairy prices, marking a 12% increase since the onset of summer. The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction has witnessed its […]
New Zealand’s Red Meat Exports Face Value Decline Despite Volume Increase Amid Global Economic Pressures
TL;DR: amid fluctuating global demand. In a year marked by economic turbulence, New Zealand’s red meat sector faced a paradoxical scenario where export volumes rose, yet the overall value plummeted by 11% to $10.2 billion compared to 2022. This decline, as analysed by the Meat Industry Association (MIA), underscores the broader challenges confronting the sector, […]
NZ Agriculture at a Crossroads: Navigating Interest Rates, China’s Economy, and Global Tensions in 2024
TL;DR: As the dawn of 2024 breaks, New Zealand’s agricultural landscape is on the brink of transformative shifts. The Rabobank Agricultural Outlook casts a spotlight on the pivotal challenges and opportunities ahead. It sketches a scenario where the confluence of economic policies, international market dynamics, and geopolitical undercurrents will dictate the tempo of change. Emma […]
National Lamb Day Celebrations Adapt to Food Safety Regulations
TL;DR: In an unexpected turn of events, five community barbecues intended to celebrate National Lamb Day across New Zealand have been postponed until next year. The rapid organisation of the event, set before Christmas, led to an oversight regarding recent changes in food safety regulations, which the organisers, including AgProud co-founder Jon Pemberton, realised too […]
2024: A Year of Strategic Navigation for New Zealand’s Agriculture
TL;DR: As New Zealand’s agricultural sector steps into 2024, it braces for a year that demands unparalleled strategic foresight and adaptability. Rabobank’s annual outlook, “Smooth Sailing or Choppy Waters,” casts a spotlight on the trio of undercurrents set to shape the industry’s path: the ripple effects of central bank decisions, the gradual recovery of China’s […]
Stock Flow Slowdown Puts Pressure on Meat Processors Amidst Abundant Pastures
TL;DR: In an unusual turn of events for New Zealand’s meat processing industry, companies like Alliance and Silver Fern Farms are finding themselves in a tight spot as the flow of stock slows down significantly. Farmers, taking advantage of an abundance of feed, are holding back lambs to achieve heavier weights, leading to a reduction […]
