# Farming & Horticulture - Q&A

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## [About the Farming & Horticulture - Q&A category](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/about-the-farming-horticulture-q-a-category/242)

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**Author:** [@chris-newkids](https://newkids.discourse.group/u/chris-newkids)\
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**Last updated:** [14 May 2025 01:40 UTC](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/about-the-farming-horticulture-q-a-category/242 "2025-05-14T01:40:07Z")

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This is where you can ask questions to get answers for your farming or horticulture real estate journey. Our farming or horticulture community is made up of real estate travellers,(Buyers, Lessors, Lessee’s, Sellers) us…

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## [NZ -Q&A - Canterbury Plains: Is the farming boom benefiting everyone?](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/nz-q-a-canterbury-plains-is-the-farming-boom-benefiting-everyone/694)

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**Author:** [@support-newkids](https://newkids.discourse.group/u/support-newkids)\
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**Last updated:** [30 October 2026 19:53 UTC](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/nz-q-a-canterbury-plains-is-the-farming-boom-benefiting-everyone/694 "2026-10-30T19:53:24Z")

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Answer: High farm prices and the sale of Fonterra’s Mainland brands are bringing money into Canterbury. But not everyone is sharing in the benefits. What does this mean for local communities, businesses, workers and pro…

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## [NZ-Rural Mobile Coverage: What the 3G Shutdown Means for Property Owners](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/nz-rural-mobile-coverage-what-the-3g-shutdown-means-for-property-owners/674)

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**Author:** [@support-newkids](https://newkids.discourse.group/u/support-newkids)\
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**Last updated:** [27 October 2026 22:14 UTC](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/nz-rural-mobile-coverage-what-the-3g-shutdown-means-for-property-owners/674 "2026-10-27T22:14:15Z")

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Benefit to members: Understand how mobile coverage affects rural property safety, farming operations and the practical value of living or investing in rural areas. Description: A new Federated Farmers survey has found t…

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## [Is New Zealand's Rural Economy Entering a New Growth Phase?](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/is-new-zealands-rural-economy-entering-a-new-growth-phase/505)

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**Author:** [@support-newkids](https://newkids.discourse.group/u/support-newkids)\
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**Last updated:** [16 June 2026 21:33 UTC](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/is-new-zealands-rural-economy-entering-a-new-growth-phase/505 "2026-06-16T21:33:07Z")

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Answer:

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## [How are wool prices affecting Farmers](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/how-are-wool-prices-affecting-farmers/486)

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**Author:** [@tech-newkid](https://newkids.discourse.group/u/tech-newkid)\
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**Last updated:** [3 June 2026 22:56 UTC](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/how-are-wool-prices-affecting-farmers/486 "2026-06-03T22:56:25Z")

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Question. How are the current wool prices affecting Farmers and their communities?

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## [Thinking of buying a farm in Queensland, Australia? March 25 floods provides valuable insights](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/thinking-of-buying-a-farm-in-queensland-australia-march-25-floods-provides-valuable-insights/188)

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**Author:** [@chris-newkids](https://newkids.discourse.group/u/chris-newkids)\
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**Last updated:** [22 April 2025 22:58 UTC](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/thinking-of-buying-a-farm-in-queensland-australia-march-25-floods-provides-valuable-insights/188 "2025-04-22T22:58:32Z")

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This has had terrible impact on the Queensland dry farm land. Abc news provides interesting stats.

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## [Q&A-What is the New Zealand farming and horticulture market doing at the moment?](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/q-a-what-is-the-new-zealand-farming-and-horticulture-market-doing-at-the-moment/248)

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**Author:** [@chris-newkids](https://newkids.discourse.group/u/chris-newkids)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [28 July 2025 20:30 UTC](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/q-a-what-is-the-new-zealand-farming-and-horticulture-market-doing-at-the-moment/248 "2025-07-28T20:30:47Z")

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In this new topic, we get our community to share some insights to help owners, tenants, buyers and sellers understand what the current market conditions are. First up we remind ourselves of the market cycle clock: Q…