Rural News Group
WEBFull steam ahead with clean energy from forestry waste. While the vehicle industry is addressing the future by developing engines that run on waste oil, hydrogen, or indeed electricity, one Christchurch-based company is looking at things in a different direction with the use of steam.
Maize grain shortage looming?
WEB1 day ago · Maize grain shortage looming? Richard McIntyre says suddenly finding an alternative to feed isn’t that easy in certain parts of the country. If there is a maize grain shortage next season, farmers will have to look for an alternative and that may not be easy. That’s the view of Federated Farmers dairy chair and Horowhenua farmer, Richard ...
A game changer!
WEB1 day ago · A game changer! From left, Fonterra’s CFO Andrew Murray, CEO Miles Hurrell and chair Peter McBride announce the financial year 2024 results. A game changer and a huge boost for farmer confidence. That's how Fonterra farmers describe the co-op's 2024 annual results, a surprise additional 15c/share dividend for …
Revised strategy to grow value for shareholders, unit holders
WEB1 day ago · Fonterra has unveiled a revised strategy – to maximise farmgate milk price and setting higher targets for dividends and return on capital for shareholders and unit holders.
Future looks competitive - McBride
WEB1 day ago · Email. Fonterra chair Peter McBride. Fonterra chair Peter McBride warns that the future looks increasingly competitive - both in New Zealand and internationally. In the co-op's annual report released last week, McBride noted that while the co-op’s strong foundations gave the board great confidence, it must continue as a strong co-op of scale ...
Dairy outlook getting better
WEBSep 22, 2024 · The outlook for dairy farms this season is better than anticipated. DairyNZ's latest farm financial forecast on the Econ Tracker shows the national breakeven forecast sitting at $8.09/kgMS, while the forecast average payout received has increased to $8.84/kgMS. Fonterra is forecasting a mid-poin...
National - Rural News Group
WEBA hundred primary schools across New Zealand are now better resourced to teach their students about food and farming after winning ‘George the Farmer’ book sets in a recent competition run by rural lender, Rabobank.
National - Rural News Group
WEBFunding round opens for Greenhouse Gas Inventory Research. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) says it is seeking research proposals to help improve New Zealand’s reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, forestry, and other land uses.
General News
WEBTime to bridge the digital gap between rural and urban - FAO. The director-general of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) says the UN has a role to play in leveraging the power of digital technologies.
Dairy prices helping rural confidence - Rural News Group
WEBJan 30, 2024 · Dairy prices helping rural confidence. Rabobank senior agriculture analyst Emma Higgins. Last year's fourth quarter Rabobank Rural Confidence survey found New Zealand farmer confidence rebounding strongly off the back of improved dairy farmer sentiment, with farmers across all sectors more optimistic about the prospects for …