AgPathways celebrates 10 years of developing farmers in Otago and Southland
Twenty-three farmers from across the Otago and Southland regions recently spent a day-and-a-half learning new business management and planning skills at the tenth anniversary edition of the Rabobank AgPathways Programme.
New dairy season expected to feature high milk price and higher costs
After a strong close to the 2025/26 dairy season – marked by rises in the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price index in eight of the last ten auctions – Rabobank is forecasting a robust opening milk price of $9.50 to $10.00 per kg/MS for the 2026/27 season.
Local beef supply on the up as US demand supports record prices
New Zealand’s beef supply is likely to lift modestly in 2026, supported by strong pricing signals and improved confidence across finishing systems, according to Rabobank’s Q1 Global Beef Quarterly report.
