Monthly Archives: January 2012

The battle for the ownership of the Crafar Farms and the Government’s sign-off of the Overseas Investment Office’s approval of the sale of the farms to Chinese bidders has shown the nasty and ugly side of this country. During the … Continue reading →

The fight over the Crafar Farms has already had more twists and turns than a cheap novel. However, the battle for the hearts and minds of the New Zealand public in the long-running saga about who will get to purchase … Continue reading →

Fonterra’s recent announcement that it intends to reduce local milk prices may have been welcomed by various consumer groups and many others – including self-serving politicians. While the intention may be good; the move is likely to cause long-term problems … Continue reading →

There’s been a great deal of talk about 2011 being the time when all the planets lined up for a near-perfect year for farming. There is little doubt that export markets, growing nations with expanding middle classes hungry for our … Continue reading →