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An economic update: a year in review and new season forecasts | Ep. 74

April 19, 2024 DairyNZ
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When it comes to budgeting on farm and forecasting spend, how do others do this? Join us as we talk to Mark Storey DairyNZ’s Head of Economics and Louise Collingwood – a South Waikato farmer, about the latest economic insights and newly updated DairyNZ Econ Tracker tool.

0:07
Overview of speakers and discussion points
1:00
Welcome and overview of Mark Storey’s background and career
2:35
Current economic climate update
3:35
Introduction to Louise and overview of her background and farm
5:11
Current financial climate for Louise
9:58
Historical trends and forecasting with the Econ Tracker
12:13
Tools for budgeting and forecasting
14:00
Variability between farms
15:15
Looking ahead to the next season
16:28
Louise’s focus on farm for the season ahead
17:38
Outlook for the season ahead
18:17
Thank you and episode summary