India is the largest producer of dairy products in the world. There is a great deal of variation in the pattern of dairy production world-wide. Many countries which are large producers, consume this internally, while others — in particular New Zealand — export a large percentage of their production. Internal consumption is often in the form of liquid milk, while the bulk of international trade is in processed dairy products such as milk powder.
The world's largest exporter of dairy products is New Zealand,[24] and dairy products are the largest export earner for the country.[25] Fonterra is the fifth-largest dairy company in the world and New Zealand's largest company by turnover.
In terms of the global marketplace the seven largest producers of dairy products are: India, USA, Germany, Pakistan, China, Russia and Brazil. New Zealand ranks ninth - just behind France and ahead of the UK. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dairy_farming
Now if only we could get three or four more large NZ-based exporters like Fonterra - in sectors like ICT, Film & content production, Tourism, and Wood products.
January 11, 2010
Which university degrees pay the most?
Stuff.co.nz today reported that "school-leavers aiming for a well-paid job after university should study engineering or health sciences, a new government report suggests. Meanwhile, those less concerned about salary should consider tourism, performing arts, visual arts, and graphic and design arts. "
"The other lesson is that sticking at your studies can pay off - graduates with a doctorate can expect to pick up jobs with salaries almost 50 percent higher than those with bachelor degrees. "
The new report will be of interest to educators as well as parents and taxpayers as funders.
"The other lesson is that sticking at your studies can pay off - graduates with a doctorate can expect to pick up jobs with salaries almost 50 percent higher than those with bachelor degrees. "
The new report will be of interest to educators as well as parents and taxpayers as funders.
January 8, 2010
Criminals owe their victims $80 million - NZ Herald News
Criminals owe their victims $80 million - National - NZ Herald News
Crime victims are owed more than $80 million in reparations - a 33 per cent jump in three years. Ministry of Justice figures show 60,000 victims were owed $80.5 million of court-ordered reparation at October 30 last year - an average of about $1300 each. The oldest reparation still owed dates back to 1974.
It's no wonder that victims of crime are losing faith in the justice system. Reparation payments must be strictly enforced. Australia has a 97% collection rate - much higher than that achieved in NZ. If it means keeping offenders in gaol until payment is made then so be it.
Crime victims are owed more than $80 million in reparations - a 33 per cent jump in three years. Ministry of Justice figures show 60,000 victims were owed $80.5 million of court-ordered reparation at October 30 last year - an average of about $1300 each. The oldest reparation still owed dates back to 1974.
It's no wonder that victims of crime are losing faith in the justice system. Reparation payments must be strictly enforced. Australia has a 97% collection rate - much higher than that achieved in NZ. If it means keeping offenders in gaol until payment is made then so be it.
January 7, 2010
Brown coup plot shows UK Labour 'deeply divided' - Cameron
BBC News reports of another plot against British Prime Minister Gordon Brown seem certain to the problems facing the Labour leader six months out from a General Election. BBC News - Brown coup plot shows Labour 'deeply divided' - Cameron
According to recent opinion polls the British public are in the mood for change. Some polls, however, have shown a closing of the gap meaning that Labour may still have an opportunity to pluck victory from the jaws of defeat if they can hold enough seats and if the Liberal Democrats attract sufficient support to prevent the Conservatives from winning an outright majority.
However, we consider that such an outcome is still highly unlikely barring any major errors by the Conservative leadership. One thing is clear. Whichever party wins the next election it faces a major challenge to re-invigorate the stalled British economy.
According to recent opinion polls the British public are in the mood for change. Some polls, however, have shown a closing of the gap meaning that Labour may still have an opportunity to pluck victory from the jaws of defeat if they can hold enough seats and if the Liberal Democrats attract sufficient support to prevent the Conservatives from winning an outright majority.
However, we consider that such an outcome is still highly unlikely barring any major errors by the Conservative leadership. One thing is clear. Whichever party wins the next election it faces a major challenge to re-invigorate the stalled British economy.
AFP: Clinton to visit Australia, New Zealand, PNG
AFP: Clinton to visit Australia, New Zealand, PNG : US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, will be conducting a flying visit to Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea next week to discuss international security issues, development and the environment. New Zealand's relationship with the USA remains vitally important for defence, trade and foreign affairs.
January 2, 2010
Wellington Ratepayers face the Cost of another Council budget blowout
Dominion Post today broke the story of another series of losses made by entities in which it has an interest. How much longer will ratepayers tolerate these ongoing failures?
With ordinary Wellingtonians having to make cuts to make their spending match their income ratepayers are well within their rights to wonder why Council bureaucrats seem to operate to a different set of rules. Hapless ratepayers should not be forced to cover for inefficient council decisions.
With ordinary Wellingtonians having to make cuts to make their spending match their income ratepayers are well within their rights to wonder why Council bureaucrats seem to operate to a different set of rules. Hapless ratepayers should not be forced to cover for inefficient council decisions.
Living with a smoker puts kids at risk for emphysema - USATODAY.com
Living with a smoker puts kids at risk for emphysema - USATODAY.com
Further evidence of the damage done by passive tobacco smoke inhalation. Because the full costs of choosing to smoke are not borne by the smoker it is impossible to treat this as purely private choice analagous to buying a tin of baked beans. Control and reduction of tobacco use is one of the areas where strong and effective regulation is required.
Further evidence of the damage done by passive tobacco smoke inhalation. Because the full costs of choosing to smoke are not borne by the smoker it is impossible to treat this as purely private choice analagous to buying a tin of baked beans. Control and reduction of tobacco use is one of the areas where strong and effective regulation is required.
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