The purpose of this paper is: 1. to discuss the methods of calculating interest rates that are commonly used in New Zealand; 2. to present case examples showing the difference between quoted and effective interest ...

Farm Ownership Savings Accounts are a popular method of saving for farm purchase and entry into sharefarming. As at 31 March 1981 there were nearly 7,000 account holders and deposits totalled approximately $29 million. The ...

In 2012, China replaced the United Kingdom as the most important destination by volume for New Zealand sheep meat. In this article we explain the reasons behind the increased demand, and look at what the future might bring. ...

New Zealand’s horticultural products do have a presence in China, such as kiwifruit and apples, but there are more opportunities for New Zealand within China’s horticulture sector. However this will not be in the commodity ...

Increasing demand from China for internationally sourced milk powder has, in recent years, been underpinning prices for New Zealand dairy products. China is now by far the most important destination for these products. ...

China has become New Zealand’s most important destination for food and fibre exports. In the year ending 30 June 2012, total exports from New Zealand to China were worth $6.1 billion, of which food and fibre exports were ...

There is a widespread belief that partner arrangements between New Zealand and Chinese businesses have a high risk of failure as a result of different ways of doing business. This article presents perspectives on these ...

Approximately 500 New Zealand (NZ) dairy farmers are converting their herds to eliminate production of A1 beta-casein within the milk. The alternative casein is A2 beta-casein, and the associated milk is known as A2 milk. ...

The New Zealand (NZ) dairy industry is reliant on seasonal pasture production and a concentrated calving interval to best match pasture supply and animal demand. To achieve this goal, some farmers induce lactation in late ...

In this article we report on case study investigations in 2012 of seven farm businesses in mid-Canterbury. These are part of a further evolution within some of the region’s dairy industry towards the integration of crop ...