Business
More in the tank to boost production
Tim and Binds White have knocked over a big prize by winning this year’s Keinzley Ag Wairarapa Sheep & Beef Farm Business of the Year Award.
Measuring inflation is no easy task
Dr Dennis Wesselbaum outlines how inflation is measured, its value, its flaws and ideas for better accuracy.
Looking for hidden kilos and dollars
Hill country farmers need to remember their main job is to cost effectively turn grass into saleable beef.
Where are all the leaders?
New Zealand lacks good leaders, and while leadership courses are plentiful, Jacqueline Rowarth finds they are not created equal.
Trio of awards for Dairy Industry Share Farmers of the Year
The theme of the farming community supporting each other was one echoed by many of the finalists at the New Zealand Dairy Industry Award in Auckland on Saturday, May 13. By Claire Ashton.
Selecting genes to reduce methane
Massey University’s Dorian Garrick says genetics could play a part in reducing methane emissions in livestock, but it’s a complex and pricey process.
America’s beef colossus
Editor and publisher of Cattle Buyers Weekly Steve Kay examines the state of the United States beef market.
China’s beef market is changing
New Zealand beef has stiff competition in China and Hunter McGregor reports from Shanghai that long-time overseas producers are now competing with internal growers.
Challenges aplenty for exporters
Export markets are improving for New Zealand beef, but consumer behaviour in China has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, there’s continual competition from other countries, and people’s tastes are changing. By Glenys Christian.
Troublesome barriers
Beef exporters look likely to be slapped with new barriers to trade with the European Union once its deforestation supply chain regulations are adopted next year.
By Nigel Stirling.