Beef and Lamb New Zealand say sheep and beef farmers’ profits could fall by almost a third this year because of inflation and low livestock prices…  In its mid-season outlook released this week, Beef + Lamb NZ estimates average farm profit before tax of around $146,000, 31% below last year and lower than the average for the past five years…  Let’s go straight to the coal face to get a reaction to this…  Good friend of the show, Southland farmer Ben Dooley joins us now.

Beef and Lamb New Zealand say sheep and beef farmers’ profits could fall by almost a third this year because of inflation and low livestock prices…  In its mid-season outlook released this week, Beef + Lamb NZ estimates average farm profit before tax of around $146,000, 31% below last year and lower than the average for the past five years…  Let’s go straight to the coal face to get a reaction to this…  Good friend of the show, Southland farmer Ben Dooley joins us now.

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REX is the best of rural radio hosted by Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa.

For more rural news and updates, head to www.rexonline.co.nz.

This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural.
REX is the best of rural radio hosted by Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa.
For more rural news and updates, head to <a href="http://www.rexonline.co.nz">www.rexonline.co.nz.</a>

Rural Exchange gives a new voice for farmers. It's a modern, entertaining and informative show for the sector that is the backbone of New Zealand's economy.

This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural.

REX is the best of rural radio hosted by agricultural journalist, Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa. REX focuses inside and outside the farm gate, featuring rural news, detailed weather reports and sport, while covering hot on-farm topics as well as some off-farm too.

This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural.
REX is the best of rural radio hosted by agricultural journalist, Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa. REX focuses inside and outside the farm gate, featuring rural news, detailed weather reports and sport, while covering hot on-farm topics as well as some off-farm too.