Positive Outlook on China’s Economy
TL;DR: Trade Minister Todd McClay is optimistic about China, highlighting potential growth and benefits from his upcoming trade-focused visit to Beijing and other cities. Trade Minister Optimistic About China Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay rejects negative views on China. He believes his upcoming trip to Beijing will benefit New Zealand traders. Economic Concerns Overstated […]
Global Strategy on Shipping Emissions
TL;DR: ExportNZ advocates for international agreements on shipping emissions to avoid redundant charges, aligning with global efforts under the Paris Agreement and practices in the EU and other nations. International Cooperation Preferred ExportNZ’s advocacy director, Catherine Beard, asserts that managing carbon emissions from shipping should involve an international agreement. This approach avoids the complications of […]
US Beef Market: A Fresh Outlook
TL;DR: US beef production is decreasing, causing a rise in prices and optimism among global producers despite potential risks from rapid market changes and external economic factors. The US beef market is experiencing intriguing changes, unique in recent years. Following drought-driven herd reductions, beef production is decreasing, a situation we’ve not faced for some time. […]
Farmer Confidence Shows a Fragile Increase
TL;DR: New Zealand farmers show cautiously growing optimism due to government changes and market potential, despite ongoing concerns over costs, commodity prices, and operational viability challenges. Recent changes in government and the potential for higher market prices have slightly boosted farmer confidence. However, this confidence remains delicate. The Latest Findings from Rabobank Rabobank’s initial Rural […]
A Glimmer of Hope for Farmers?
TL;DR: Farmers show optimism amidst challenges, with improved seasonal conditions and governmental efforts. Yet, market pressures and global uncertainties continue to affect the rural sector’s outlook. Farmers across the country are showing signs of optimism after a challenging period. John Roche, leading MPI’s On-Farm Support, reports this newfound positivity. His team, a crucial part of […]
Strategies Against Drought: Farmer Insights
TL;DR: Farmers tackled drought by delaying mating, off-farm grazing, and buying feed, with strategic planning to ensure livestock health and pasture recovery for the next season. Farmers have adapted various strategies to combat feed shortages during droughts. In 2020, Beef + Lamb New Zealand highlighted how farmers, with guidance from farm consultants, navigated through droughts. […]
NZ Eyes Free Trade Agreement with India Amid Challenges
TL;DR: New Zealand ambitiously pursues a free trade agreement with India, facing challenges due to India’s protectionist policies and the need for sustained diplomacy to access its fast-growing economy. New Zealand’s government is ambitiously pursuing a free trade agreement with India, the world’s fastest-growing large economy. This initiative, while commendable, faces significant challenges due to […]
Lincoln University’s Dairy Farm Embraces Australian Mining Technology
TL;DR: Lincoln University’s dairy farm is trialling technology from the Australian mining industry to enhance sustainable farming, focusing on cow health, environmental protection, and digital data integration to support future farming operations and research. Lincoln University’s Integral Health Dairy Farm is pioneering a new approach to dairy farming, utilising technology originally developed for the Australian […]
Embracing Modern Solutions for Drench Resistance on Farms
TL;DR: Beef + Lamb NZ emphasises quarantine drenching for new stock to combat drench-resistant worms, advocating for strategic treatment and management practices to maintain effective farm drench status and prevent resistance spread. Ginny Dodunski of Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Wormwise program underscores the critical need for a quarantine drench protocol for new farm arrivals […]
US Meat Maintains Its Sizzle
TL;DR: The 2024 US Power of Meat report highlights meat’s enduring popularity, with a decline in those reducing meat consumption. Trends suggest a shift towards valuing flavour, nutrition, and sustainability over price, challenging the industry to cater to evolving consumer preferences. The 2024 US Power of Meat report, revealed at the Annual Meat Conference in […]
