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Wool research investment welcomed

Thursday, 13 January 2011, 1:28 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers welcomes the added investment in wool industry research announced by the Wool Research Organisation of New Zealand. “This $17.25 million dollar investment is a great opportunity for the industry Any investment by Government or industry ... More >>

Overseas trade surges thanks to farmers

Monday, 10 January 2011, 3:50 pm | Federated Farmers

Despite extraordinarily difficult farming conditions, the agricultural sector’s contribution to the export economy has surged in the latest Statistics New Zealand Overseas Merchandise Trade statistics. More >>

Fishing rights shouldn’t trample property rights

Monday, 10 January 2011, 1:31 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers will defend a fundamental principle of land ownership – the right to exclude access – even if some anglers may have to choose to pay for convenient access. “Federated Farmers agrees that selling river fishing rights is against ... More >>

Global food price increases a boost for all Kiwis

Thursday, 6 January 2011, 6:08 pm | Federated Farmers

The record breaking rise in global food prices announced today by the UN’s Food and Agricultural Organisation’s Food Price Index (FPI) is great news for farmers and New Zealand as a whole in tough economic times. More >>

Prominent farm leader to chair new Innovation Board

Wednesday, 5 January 2011, 4:53 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers is delighted that Dr William Rolleston, Federated Farmers South Canterbury provincial president, has been named the inaugural chairperson of the Government’s new Innovation Board, which will independently determine public research ... More >>

Top of the South farmers resilient

Friday, 31 December 2010, 7:22 pm | Federated Farmers

Top of the South farmers resilient but hoping for light rain to aid clean-up More >>

ETS review welcomed with open arms

Thursday, 23 December 2010, 1:12 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers welcomes today’s announcement of the panel members that will be chairing the Government’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) review and will be pushing to keep agricultural emissions out. More >>

Natural Dairy CraFarm bid at a dead-end?

Thursday, 23 December 2010, 11:36 am | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers wonders if Natural Dairy (NZ) Holdings bid to secure the 16 former Crafar Farms is at a dead-end, with Ministers, the Hon Maurice Williamson and Hon Kate Wilkinson, backing an Overseas Investment Office (OIO) recommendation to decline ... More >>

Christmas the time to ham it up

Thursday, 23 December 2010, 9:45 am | Federated Farmers

An informal survey of 117 Wellingtonians has revealed ham and pork as the meats of choice for Christmas day meals this year. “This is some great news for New Zealand’s pig farmers who have had a rough year. The industry has been under the hammer from ... More >>

Government delivers ACC Christmas gift

Tuesday, 21 December 2010, 4:42 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers welcomes the Government’s announcement today that it will be looking at opening Accident Compensation Commission (ACC) to private sector competition and that levies for 2011 will not increase. More >>

Hunters and farmers work towards safe hunting

Tuesday, 21 December 2010, 3:44 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers and the New Zealand Deerstalkers’ Association are joining forces to remind hunters and farmers of hunting etiquette. “We’re working with the New Zealand Deerstalkers’ Association to remind hunters and farmers how to deal with ... More >>

Taranaki Rural Support Trust drought update

Monday, 20 December 2010, 4:42 pm | Federated Farmers

Following the weekend’s rain, the Taranaki Rural Support Trust has advised the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) to keep its application for a medium scale adverse event declaration on hold. More >>

Rural security key in 111 review

Friday, 17 December 2010, 2:13 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers welcomes the Government’s announcement today that it has begun a long term review of our 111 service and will be pushing to ensure rural response times are given a priority. More >>

Meetings underway to discuss Fonterra’s new structure

Thursday, 16 December 2010, 10:17 am | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers have been holding a series of meetings around the country to discuss Fonterra’s new payment system, and the change it will make to sharemilking. More >>

Federated Farmers secures Liz McGruddy for water team

Thursday, 16 December 2010, 10:03 am | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers has boosted the capability of its water policy team with the appointment of Elizabeth McGruddy as a Senior Policy Advisor. “Water is one of our top critical policy priorities, as it’s a key advantage that underpins our economy and Federated ... More >>

Waikato joins Northland in double drought

Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 2:21 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers has welcomed the Government’s declaration of a medium scale adverse event across the Waikato region and Ruapehu District. As with Northland, Waikato has now had two consecutive dry springs and is now in the grip of a double drought. More >>