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Otago Feds Call For Transparency From Regional Council
Thursday, 25 July 2024, 8:13 pm | Federated Farmers
In particular Federated Farmers want to know how the new principle of Te Mana o te Wai will be applied under the new regulations. More >>
Arable Ready To Celebrate Their Best
Monday, 22 July 2024, 5:44 pm | Federated Farmers
From a farmer experimenting with nitrogen-fixing faba beans to an agronomy veteran helping with world-record wheat yield attempts, the 2024 Arable Award finalists have been named. "The awards are about celebrating all that’s good in our arable ... More >>
Bill A Positive Step For Climate Change Policy
Thursday, 11 July 2024, 6:41 pm | Federated Farmers
Mark Cameron’s Amendment Bill will largely reinstate changes made in 2004 that were then repealed in 2020 by the previous Government. More >>
Best And Brightest Of Primary Industries Recognised
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 4:40 am | Federated Farmers
The sixth annual Primary Industries New Zealand Awards were presented at Wellington’s Tākina Convention Centre, with winners across nine categories announced. More >>
Urgency Needed In Replacing RMA
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 2:28 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers strongly believes replacing the RMA is the most meaningful long-term economic reform this Government could deliver. More >>
Federated Farmers: Independent Methane Review Long Overdue
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 11:01 am | Federated Farmers
An independent review of New Zealand’s methane reduction targets is long overdue and will be welcome news for farmers, says Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford. More >>
Freshwater Plan Extension Victory For Common Sense
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 6:41 pm | Federated Farmers
Horizons Regional Council’s decision to push out implementation of new requirements around freshwater is a victory for common sense, and advocacy by Federated Farmers and others, Ian Strahan says. More >>
Federated Farmers Cautiously Optimistic About Rural Banking Inquiry
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 6:45 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers are cautiously welcoming the Government’s announcement of an independent inquiry into rural banking, but questions remain about just how ‘rural’ it will be. More >>
Regulatory Review Should Give Farmers Vital Tools, Faster - Federated Farmers
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 4:44 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers are looking forward to less red tape and delay around approval processes for new agricultural and horticultural products. More >>
Environment Southland Plan Is A ‘Dogs’ Breakfast’, Feds Says
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 2:57 pm | Federated Farmers
Environment Southland’s Long-Term Plan process and proposals are a dog’s breakfast and they should stick to the status quo, Federated Farmers Southland says. "They’ve botched the whole thing," the region’s Feds president Jason Herrick says. ... More >>
Federated Farmers Launch Rural Banking Petition
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 11:00 am | Federated Farmers
On the opening morning of Fieldays, Federated Farmers have launched a petition putting pressure on the Government to announce an independent inquiry into rural banking. More >>
He Waka Eke Noa: Federated Farmers Say Goodbye And Good Riddance
Tuesday, 11 June 2024, 12:43 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers are welcoming today’s Government announcement that the fatally flawed He Waka Eke Noa partnership will be disestablished immediately. More >>
Rural Banking Inquiry Essential, Gisborne Farming Leader Says
Friday, 7 June 2024, 3:07 pm | Federated Farmers
Gisborne-Wairoa Federated Farmers are backing calls for an independent inquiry into rural banking - and they’re asking their local MPs to do the same. More >>
Manawatu/Rangitikei Federated Farmers Back Rural Banking Inquiry
Friday, 7 June 2024, 9:16 am | Federated Farmers
Manawatu-Rangitikei Federated Farmers are throwing their weight in behind calls for an independent inquiry into rural banking - and they’re asking their local MPs to do the same. More >>
Big Issues To Be Discussed At Fieldays Rural Advocacy Hub
Thursday, 6 June 2024, 5:06 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers heading to Fieldays at Mystery Creek next week from 12 to 15 June should make sure a visit to the new Rural Advocacy Hub is near the top of their to-do list. More >>
Federated Farmers: No Frills Or Surprises In Budget
Thursday, 30 May 2024, 3:04 pm | Federated Farmers
"Just like the average farmer’s budget, the Government doesn’t have a lot of spare cash laying around to spend on nice-to-haves and optional extras," says Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford. More >>
Talent, Commitment Recognised In PINZ Award Finalists
Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 3:37 pm | Federated Farmers
The awards are a highlight of the PINZ Summit in Wellington, July 2-3, and celebrate and recognise innovation, excellence, collaboration and success in the farming, forestry and fishing sectors. More >>
Farmers Vs Parliament Clash Draws A Crowd
Tuesday, 28 May 2024, 11:45 am | Federated Farmers
Farmers and politicians clashed on the sports field in Gisborne over the weekend, with the fixtures drawing a huge crowd and raising a significant sum of money for charity. More >>
Farmers And MPs To Clash In Sports Fundraiser
Thursday, 23 May 2024, 4:44 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers and politicians are no strangers to a stoush over rules and regulations, but they’ll be going head-to-head in a different way this weekend. To support farmers recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle, a Federated Farmers versus Parliament fundraiser ... More >>
Federated Farmers Put Banks On Notice
Thursday, 23 May 2024, 9:41 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers have released the results of their latest banking survey and the findings paint a damning picture of the state of rural lending. More >>
