The New Zealand Farmers Weekly - Newsmaker http://www.nzfarmersweekly.co.nz/ Latest Content for Newsmaker en-nz http://www.nzfarmersweekly.co.nz/images/farmers_weekly_logo (small).gif Copyright 2007 The New Zealand Farmers Weekly http://www.nzfarmersweekly.co.nz/feed/ The New Zealand Farmers Weekly RSS Generator info@cplfirst.co.nz info@cplfirst.co.nz Bouncing along bottom While there might be some encouraging economic signs no one is throwing money around and everyone is cautious. Richard Rennie investigates. http://www.nzfarmersweekly.co.nz/article/8442.html info@cplfirst.co.nz 30-08-2010 Rural lending markets remain sluggish The four major Australian-owned trading banks have been subject to pressure to improve the quality and quantity of their capital position through 2010 as new regulations loom. http://www.nzfarmersweekly.co.nz/article/8443.html info@cplfirst.co.nz 30-08-2010 The only way is ... UP The future of the sheepmeat industry lies in changing farmers' mind-set, Beef + Lamb New Zealand's incoming farmer council chairman Malcolm McConochie says. http://www.nzfarmersweekly.co.nz/article/8424.html info@cplfirst.co.nz 23-08-2010 Age of co-opetition dawns Get a big group of growers together in Auckland's Sky City Convention Centre and exhort them to cheer: 1, 2, 3 . . . HORTITUDE! Is that what an ambitious, $10 billion exports by 2020 strategy suggests? http://www.nzfarmersweekly.co.nz/article/8406.html info@cplfirst.co.nz 16-08-2010 Uruguay investors believe all is not lost Olam International’s opportunistic bid for 50% of New Zealand Farming Systems Uruguay has raised some questions over management of the multi-farm offshore dairy development. Hugh Stringleman says it also sows doubt into the proposition that New Zealand agricultural expertise has much to offer other temperate countries like Uruguay. http://www.nzfarmersweekly.co.nz/article/8396.html info@cplfirst.co.nz 09-08-2010 High standards vital for ag fliers Hard-pressed agriculture aviators are being told they need to become accredited to win support from environmentalists and regulators. http://www.nzfarmersweekly.co.nz/article/8382.html info@cplfirst.co.nz 02-08-2010 Meat unity needs impetus The meat industry lost its best opportunity for reform through a lack of commitment says former PPCS chairman Reese Hart. http://www.nzfarmersweekly.co.nz/article/8370.html info@cplfirst.co.nz 26-07-2010 Aiming high produces result The Young Farmer of the Year contest is a gruelling test of physical, mental and emotional strength. Rebecca Harper watched from the sidelines then spoke to the winner. http://www.nzfarmersweekly.co.nz/article/8360.html info@cplfirst.co.nz 19-07-2010 Sheep and beef lack cohesion High profile sheep and beef farmers including Federated Farmers president Don Nicholson and Meat Industry Action Group leaders are crossing over to dairying. Hugh Stringleman asks: What are their reasons and can anything stem the tide of dairy conversion? http://www.nzfarmersweekly.co.nz/article/8351.html info@cplfirst.co.nz 12-07-2010 Consumers must trust our products A new boss for the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry was signalled when the State Services Commission invited applications (closing on July 14) for the job of director general. http://www.nzfarmersweekly.co.nz/article/8339.html info@cplfirst.co.nz 05-07-2010