February 9, 2009 - This Week's Headlines

Issues and Insights

Agriculture Minister, David Carter, says farmers should look for changes in behaviour of their local govt agencies, especially in the handling of resource consents, a particular bugbear for farmers slugged with roading, water and even town amenity costs through levies and rates.

Timing Of Farm Entry To ETS Features In Talks

Agriculture Minister, David Carter, has met his Aust counterpart for the first time in a meet and greet with Tony Burke, the former union official who now presides over farm policy.

Proposed RMA Changes Not Enough For Farmers

FedFarmers is not letting up on the Govt to push harder and faster with further changes to the RMA.

Fonterra Offers Bonds At 7.75%

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has set preliminary terms on a $300m 6-year bond issue.

Reflective Crops Could Soften Climate Change Blow

Shinier crops could lessen the impact of climate change, according to new research. Planting varieties of crops like maize bred with higher albedo could buy time to cut CO2 emissions.

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