Steering us into dire straits
It’s the farmer and the taxpayer who are the losers in the current ferry shambles, writes Alan Emerson.
Two wool champions we can rally behind
Opposition to wool is getting louder – and the fibre’s defenders must, too, writes Alan Emerson.
A great showcase for the sector
Alan Emerson comes away from the Primary Industries Summit and Awards in Wellington full of hope.
Calling Aussie banks on the carpet at last
Alan Emerson is delighted to see bankers from across the ditch called to account to NZ’s Parliament.
A Fieldays to remember for all the right reasons
Alan Emerson welcomes the political pronouncements on red tape and the primary sector that came out of Mystery Creek.
Doubling down on a crazy call at Tiwai
Alan Emerson cannot see the logic in extending NZ’s handout to Rio Tinto.
Budget scythe cuts a wide path
Alan Emerson takes issue with the undiscriminating nature of government cost-cutting plans.
We need options and solutions on land use change
Having read Simon Upton’s new report, Alan Emerson says he would like to see a scientific analysis of future farming options.
A lot riding on Fonterra’s about-turn
Alan Emerson has some questions and some cautions for Fonterra after it announces plans to sell off its consumer business.
High time regional councils were reined in
There is no use in central government giving tax cuts when local government takes more from us, says Alan Emerson.