2017: A Watershed Moment for NZ Agriculture




RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness Australia/New Zealand show

Summary: 2017 has been described as a ‘moment of truth’ for New Zealand agriculture due to the uncertainty and changes the industry is facing in the coming year. The key issues and challenges facing the industry in 2017 are discussed, including market outlooks for New Zealand sheep and beef. In addition, key findings from Rabobank’s recent analysis of projected Chinese animal protein out to 2020 are explored, with a specific focus on what this means for New Zealand farmers.