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Episode 58 – How Can Farmers Navigate Political and Economic Uncertainty?

Deferred grazing could be a great option for your farm, to reduce costs, and improve soil health, with environmental benefits too, and could be as simple as shutting the paddock gate. In this episode, hear from Waikato farmer Bill Garland, who has implemented this practice on his farm, and AgResearch’s Dr Katherine Tozer, the scientist behind the research into deferred grazing. We also hear from Property Brokers General Manager Rural, Conrad Wilkshire, about what changing land use regulations could mean for the rural property market going into 2025.

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Good news for New Zealand lamb from Australia

Australia’s flock moves to maintain heavy liquidation, pointing to tight supplies from 2025 to 2027, which foreshadows well for the New Zealand lamb industry. Words Simon Quilty.

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Green shoots emerging after tough season

Farm gate returns for lamb and mutton have passed the bottom of the latest downward cycle, but farmers can expect only small increases for the 2024-25 season ahead. Words Tony Leggett.

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