North and south buck the beef cattle decline
In the north, total sheep numbers were largely unchanged and beef numbers went up marginally.
GDT jump sparks milk price expectation
Milk powder leads the way as index records its biggest percentage rise in three years.
Drought hammers already falling livestock numbers
Numbers are concerning but medium-term outlook is positive, Kate Acland says.
Ballance forgoes rebates again this year
Fertiliser co-op prioritises debt reduction and ‘passing on cost savings to customers through the year’, says chair.
A2 Milk pushes through China difficulties
Company posts healthy revenue despite challenges with chief customer for its infant formula.
Drier weather slows Skellerup boot sales
Traffic subdued as farmers also milk longer, deferring maintenance.
Guerin glimpses hints of rural recovery
Southland and nationwide dairy sector looking up but real estate still subdued, says PGW chief executive.
PGW retail sales drag down earnings and profit
Group cites austerity as it reports 80% reduction in net profit for 2024.
Cyclone effects linger for T&G Global
Impact of Gabrielle reduces Hawke’s Bay apple volumes and bruises financial results.
Dairy-beef demand trims bobby calf kill peak
Farmers catching on to using beef semen to generate more dairy-beef calves worth rearing and finishing.