Federated Farmers - Latest News [Page 1]
Federated Farmers Applauds Streamlining Of Overseas Investment Processes
Saturday, 12 October 2024, 3:57 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers agrees the Government should retain the legal option of screening those investment types currently screened, including the sale of farmland, to ensure they are in the national interest. More >>
Southland Federated Farmers To Boycott Fish & Game
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 11:18 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers Southland are calling for local farmers to boycott Fish & Game and remove fishing access across their land. "Farmers have always allowed anglers to walk across their land as a gesture of goodwill but, unfortunately, that ... More >>
Support Welcomed For Southern Farmers
Friday, 4 October 2024, 3:59 pm | Federated Farmers
Up to $50,000 in additional Government support is being provided for farmers and growers across Southland and parts of Otago as challenging weather conditions have been classified a medium-scale adverse event. More >>
Federated Farmers Demand Fairer Debt Solutions
Thursday, 3 October 2024, 2:11 pm | Federated Farmers
"New Zealand farmers are clearly under huge pressure from the banks because we had more than 1000 farmers come forward to share their frustrations with us," Federated Farmers banking spokesperson Richard McIntyre says. More >>
Land Use Change To Blame For Meat Works Closure
Friday, 27 September 2024, 6:31 pm | Federated Farmers
The prospect of the 139-year-old Smithfield plant going, and the loss of such a major employer in Timaru, is a huge blow to South Canterbury and we’re really feeling for them. More >>
UAE Trade Deal Good News For Kiwi Farmers
Thursday, 26 September 2024, 2:03 pm | Federated Farmers
The Middle East presents an exciting opportunity for Kiwi exporters as a wealthy and growing market with huge potential. This agreement will take millions of dollars that would have been charged in tariffs and pump them directly into our rural communities. More >>
A Brief History Of Federated Farmers
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 2:42 pm | Federated Farmers
In the aftermath of World War 2 a significant milestone was reached as the New Zealand Farmers Union and the Sheep Owners’ Federated merged into one organisation: Federated Farmers. More >>
Federated Farmers Celebrates 125-year Legacy
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 2:34 pm | Federated Farmers
The federation’s roots go back to 18 September 1899, when the first Farmers’ Union branch was formed in Kaitaia by Northland dairy farmer Thomas Portland Smith. More >>
Common Sense (finally) Prevails With Pause On Freshwater Farm Plan Rollout
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:05 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers says pressing pause on the rollout of freshwater farm plans until improvements can be made is a practical and pragmatic step from the Government. More >>
Feral Animals Are Costing Farmers A Fortune
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:37 am | Federated Farmers
A recent survey of more than 700 Federated Farmers members from across the country shows feral animals are costing farmers at least $213 million a year. More >>
Otago Regional Council’s Arrogance On Full Display
Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 5:18 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers are once again calling for Otago Regional Council to delay notification of new freshwater rules and lay the full costs bare for the community to see. More >>
Arable Sector Names Its Farmer Of The Year
Friday, 16 August 2024, 9:56 am | Federated Farmers
Simon Nitschke, who achieves consistently high crop yields and willingly shares his agronomic experience with other growers, is the 2024 Arable Farmer of the Year. More >>
Federated Farmers Back Local Government Reform In Southland
Thursday, 15 August 2024, 4:35 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers are throwing their support in behind calls for a serious conversation about the future of local government in Southland. More >>
Banking Inquiry Scope Hits The Mark
Wednesday, 14 August 2024, 7:43 pm | Federated Farmers
We need to make sure the rural voice stays front and centre during this process so we can find some genuine, practical and rapid solutions that will improve the lives of farming families. More >>
Federated Farmers: Gene-tech Conversation Positive Step Forward
Tuesday, 13 August 2024, 4:31 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers are acknowledging today’s genetic technology announcement as a positive step forward for New Zealand. More >>
Common Sense Prevails In Discharge Consent Saga
Friday, 9 August 2024, 1:27 pm | Federated Farmers
Hundreds of consents coming up for renewal would have faced an uncertain future and getting any new consent would have simply been impossible. More >>
Drinking Water Rule Change A Win For Farmers And Common Sense
Thursday, 8 August 2024, 4:15 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers says changes to drinking water rules announced today are a major win for farmers, rural communities, and common sense. More >>
Farmers Slam Gore Plan For ‘Massive Overreach’
Thursday, 8 August 2024, 2:05 pm | Federated Farmers
The Gore District Council have taken an approach where they won’t define specific sites of significance because Māori interact with the entire natural environment. More >>
Agri-product Regulatory Review Progress Applauded
Thursday, 1 August 2024, 3:03 pm | Federated Farmers
The terms of reference have now been signed off for the Ministry for Regulation review, and work is underway with importers, manufacturers and regulatory agencies to look for improvements and efficiencies. More >>
Otago Regional Council Caught With Their Pants Down
Thursday, 1 August 2024, 2:23 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers are also highly critical of Otago Regional Council’s statements that there will be no prohibition on the discharge of treated wastewater to water. More >>