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Only 10 More Sleeps To Go! We Need More Donations Please

Friday, 17 December 2021, 12:17 pm | Federated Farmers

So far we’ve raised $25,000 – our goal is to reach $100,000 in the next 10 days. It has been heart-warming to see the generosity of farmers and growers happy to give a small donation to our Givealiitle ‘Farmers Feed Families’ Christmas campaign ... More >>

Border Exceptions The First Step In The Process, Feds Says

Monday, 13 December 2021, 11:39 am | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers is pleased to see the Government has approved border class exceptions for a number of international agricultural workers for early 2022. The border exceptions will allow approved workers to assist with the shearing and arable sectors over their ... More >>

Feds Backs Withdrawal From Government’s Archaic Pay Agreement Laws

Thursday, 9 December 2021, 12:50 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers supports Business New Zealand’s decision to opt out of the government’s plans for it to be a partner in implementing so-called ‘Fair Pay’ agreements. Federated Farmers has already indicated it will not function as a mediator for the ... More >>

Feds Supports Moves To Make Better Use Of DoC Stewardship Land

Monday, 22 November 2021, 7:24 pm | Federated Farmers

The announcement by the Department of Conservation that it will look to streamline the process for reclassifying or selling stewardship land it administers is excellent news, Federated Farmers says. "We’ve been calling for the process to be made ... More >>

Crunch Is Coming For Agricultural Contractors

Friday, 19 November 2021, 8:32 am | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers’ concerns about the serious shortage of experienced agricultural machinery operators is proving justified as summer approaches. A shortage of experienced operators is being felt across rural New Zealand, and the pressure is building on ... More >>

Farmers Helping Feed Auckland Families This Christmas

Thursday, 18 November 2021, 4:23 pm | Federated Farmers

Farmers and growers are being asked to help put fresh food on the Christmas table for Aucklanders in need this year. Federated Farmers has launched a "Farmers Feed Families" campaign aimed at raising funds for the Auckland City Mission. ... More >>

Feds Honours The Life And Work Of John Luxton

Tuesday, 16 November 2021, 6:11 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers wishes to pass on its condolences to the family and friends of former Minister of Agriculture and dairy industry leader John Luxton who passed away today. "We pay our respects to acknowledge and praise the work John did for ... More >>

Checklist Helps Farmers To Be COVID-19 Prepared

Tuesday, 16 November 2021, 10:14 am | Federated Farmers

Farmers: What’s your plan if someone in your family or among your staff tests positive for COVID-19? As COVID-19 vaccination rates build and New Zealand begins to transition to coping with the disease without lockdowns and less reliance on managed ... More >>

A Missed Opportunity For Real Climate Leadership

Monday, 1 November 2021, 1:01 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers believes the government could work much harder at getting other countries to embrace the latest climate science and to take a ‘split gas approach’ to emissions reduction. "This is what New Zealand should be talking about at ... More >>

‘Huge Call’ On Water Services When So Many Questions Remain

Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 10:57 am | Federated Farmers

Rural residents concerned about the future of their water, sewerage and stormwater infrastructure should gear up to have their say, Federated Farmers President Andrew Hoggard says. "Federated Farmers, a majority of local authorities and many New ... More >>

Benefits All Round In NZ-UK Free Trade Deal

Thursday, 21 October 2021, 11:08 am | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers says today’s announcement of a free trade deal between the United Kingdom and New Zealand is great news for consumers and farmers in both countries. "The United Kingdom is walking the talk when it comes to promising a truly global ... More >>

Feds Whistle Up Support For The Whio

Tuesday, 19 October 2021, 1:27 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers is once again championing the whio (blue duck) to take the Bird of the Year title. New Zealanders sticking to their home bubble under COVID alert levels should feel some affinity for this plucky and endangered native duck because ... More >>

NZ Primary Sector Best Performer In Global Emissions Survey

Monday, 18 October 2021, 2:11 pm | Federated Farmers

The New Zealand agriculture, land use and forestry sector has been ranked No 1 of 32 nations for the way it is getting to grips with climate change issues. "With environmental NGOs and commentators regularly pointing the finger of blame at our ... More >>

Sunsmart Farming, Is Smart Farming

Wednesday, 6 October 2021, 1:34 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers wants to remind farmers and growers this is a good time to be thinking about getting "sunsmart" for summer. More than 4000 people are diagnosed with melanoma every year, accounting for 80% of skin cancer deaths in New ... More >>

Water Entity Concerns Run Too Deep To Just Press Ahead - Feds

Sunday, 3 October 2021, 5:55 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers joins the many council elected representatives and citizens up and down the country urging the government to go back to the drawing board on reform of three waters delivery. "While it’s clear that billions of dollars of investment ... More >>

Sensible Solution To Desperate Time Keeping Workers On Farm

Thursday, 30 September 2021, 6:14 am | Federated Farmers

Sighs of relief all round at Federated Farmers after the announcement of a clear and achievable residency process for international workers and their families. "I am delighted. This gives 9000 of the workers who have stayed on to help run our farms ... More >>

Feds Gives Thumbs Up For Cross-border And Jab Efforts

Thursday, 23 September 2021, 11:49 am | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers is giving a shout out to government agencies handling the movement of essential workers across alert level boundaries, and to those DHBs and medical centres reaching out to rural people over COVID vaccinations. "With Auckland ... More >>

Feds: Regional Responsibility And Freedom Camping Bills Deserve Debate

Wednesday, 22 September 2021, 11:38 am | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers is urging Parliament to send Members' Bills from MPs Mark Cameron and Maureen Pugh to select committee for debate. "The two bills, drawn from the ballot and due to come before the House today, address issues important to many ... More >>

Boosting Local Road Funding Heads In The Right Direction, Feds Says

Tuesday, 7 September 2021, 4:33 pm | Federated Farmers

News that the government has shifted funding for local road maintenance back up a gear is heartening for rural families dismayed by potholed access and dilapidated bridges, Federated Farmers says. "What we need now is for district councils ... More >>

Farmers Urged To Enable Staff To Get Vaccinations

Monday, 6 September 2021, 4:49 pm | Federated Farmers

Farmers should do all they can to enable and encourage their staff to get their COVID vaccinations, Federated Farmers employment spokesperson Chris Lewis says. "I know dairy farms are flat tack with calving and workforce shortages have never been ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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