The reign of easy money has come to an end, and this is likely to mean the run of unsustainable rises in land value will stop. A complete change in valuing farm profits will be needed if farms are to remain competitive and viable.
Ex-banker and FedFarmers’ meat and fibre head, Bruce Wills, is predicting […]
Agricultural economists say sheep and cattle farmers can expect strong increases for both lamb and beef prices over the next few months. Lamb prices at the farm gate for 2008-2009 are expected to be up 38% on last year, and beef prices are forecast to increase 11%. Economist Rob Davidson says total sheep and beef […]
Over $10m of new research designed to help the agriculture and forestry sectors adapt and respond to climate change has been given the green light. Agriculture and Forestry Minister, David Carter, says the cash will go towards projects including technology for reducing methane emissions from cows and gauging the impact of climate change on trade […]
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