27 Jul 2022

Midday Rural News for 27 July 2022

From Rural News, 12:34 pm on 27 July 2022

News from the rural farming sector Red meat farmers are set to get good returns this year - as beef and lamb markets remain strong amid global uncertainty. High inflation has put pressure on log prices and forest owners have seen significantly increasing harvesting costs. New Zealand's free trade deal with the United Kingdom is one step closer, after having its first reading in Parliament yesterday.