Slow growth: Consensus of economists sees tough years ahead
NZIER's survey of economists paints a grim picture of the path ahead.
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Prices for crucial exports staged a partial rebound at this morning's big auction.
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NZ claimed Canada was making a mockery of the rules.
Could farmers have to repay milk relief money if Fonterra's forecast falls again?
Farmer watchdog says Fonterra will have to 'move quicker' if forecast darkens.
Will dairy prices level out after last month’s rout?
But long-term gloom remains on lower demand from China.
Farmers concerned about finances and regulations - DairyNZ
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New dairy export entrant confidently opens doors in a global milk price slump
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Fonterra falls in latest world dairy company rankings
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Farmer loses up to $80k after major technician fail
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Fonterra plans $1b cost cutting as inflation and milk price slump threaten business targets
New Zealand's biggest business downgrades its milk collection forecast for this season.
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Censure and costs for former Fonterra auditors from PwC four years after complaint
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Store lambs continued the strong trend of last week as well.
Reasonable prices for feeder calves in Dannevirke sales
Feeder calf sales are ticking along nicely.
A2 Milk’s can conundrum - what to do with a mountain of money
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Fonterra keen to build dairy bridges on big business delegation to India
Export heavyweights Fonterra and Zespri want to tap India's economic momentum.
Kaitiakitanga business model thrives as other dairy farmers take a hit
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India no alternative to China right now, but offers huge potential: delegation leaders
Delegation to India not trying for FTA but aiming at broader relationship.
A2 Milk disappoints despite record $1 billion in China sales
But the firm still faces issues in the infant formula market in China.
Export earnings fall sharply as China slows and dairy slumps
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