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Federated Farmers - Latest News [Page 104]

Risk of death if damaged silos not taken seriously

Tuesday, 14 September 2010, 4:27 pm | Federated Farmers

With 69 silos having failed due to the Canterbury earthquake, Federated Farmers Grain & Seeds is warning of injury or death if damaged silos are not expertly inspected. More >>

No time to increase the Official Cash Rate

Monday, 13 September 2010, 2:39 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers is pushing to keep the Official Cash Rate (OCR) on hold as part of Thursday’s review that will correspond with a Monetary Policy Statement (MPS). More >>

Regional Rural Recovery Group Gears Up

Sunday, 12 September 2010, 10:20 am | Federated Farmers

0800 FARMING number is open this weekend from 0830am until 5pm Saturday and Sunday. Messages outside of this time may be left. Federated Farmers Grain and Seeds is extremely concerned by poor advice about how to empty damaged grain silos. More >>

Federated Farmers meeting notes from Darfield

Saturday, 11 September 2010, 11:07 am | Federated Farmers

Conor English, Chief Executive of Federated Farmers introduced Federated Farmers President, Don Nicolson, at 4.30pm. Don welcomed people to the meeting and acknowledged the presence of the Members of Parliament. He also acknowledged the response and ... More >>

500 farmers get earthquake update

Saturday, 11 September 2010, 11:06 am | Federated Farmers

500 farmers packed out Darfield High School’s hall last evening to hear experts as well as regional and national leaders detail support measures for North Canterbury’s rural recovery. “According to Darfield High School, we had 500 people in the School’s ... More >>

Farmers show rural damage to the Prime Minister

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 4:41 pm | Federated Farmers

Farmers had a chance today to show Prime Minister, the Rt Hon John Key, the damage that has occurred in rural Canterbury after the earthquake on Saturday morning. More >>

What a week meeting and BBQ for farmers

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 12:58 pm | Federated Farmers

What a week meeting and BBQ - Federated Farmers to hold meeting for earthquake affected farmers and families More >>

Farmers hold flood meeting

Tuesday, 7 September 2010, 3:41 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers Tararua executive and Fonterra held a meeting this morning, after significant flooding occurred in the region yesterday. More >>

Canterbury earthquake: Fed Farmers update

Tuesday, 7 September 2010, 9:53 am | Federated Farmers

0800 FARMING (0800 327 646): The 0800 number is now on automated messaging until 0830 am tomorrow morning. If the matter is life threatening, please dial 111. If farmers need advice, please call one of the Federated Farmers personnel. More >>

Update for farmers in North Canterbury

Monday, 6 September 2010, 11:05 am | Federated Farmers

0800 FARMING (0800 327 646): The farming community is definitely starting to get on top of the crisis. The 0800 number will be manned until 10 pm for urgent calls. If farmers need to speak to someone out of these hours, please contact one of the ... More >>

Earthquake: Federated Farmers Afternoon Update

Sunday, 5 September 2010, 2:21 pm | Federated Farmers

The farming community is now starting to get on top of the initial crisis and the 0800 number will be manned until 5pm. The 0800 number will resume at 0830 am tomorrow morning. More >>

Rural Community Offers Support To City Cousins

Sunday, 5 September 2010, 10:51 am | Federated Farmers

Following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake yesterday morning to the West of Christchurch, Federated Farmers and Fonterra are offering practical support to the citizens of Christchurch City. More >>

Canterbury Earthquake: Federated Farmers Update

Sunday, 5 September 2010, 10:31 am | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers has spoken to Christchurch Mayor, Bob Parker and offered whatever practical support we can. With the devastation knocking out electricity, sewage and water, our city cousins are in a tough spot. More >>

Electricity is the main concern for Farmers

Saturday, 4 September 2010, 12:28 pm | Federated Farmers

Following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake this morning to the West of Christchurch, Federated Farmers is thankful there are only minimal reports of injury. For North Canterbury’s farmers, electricity is now the major concern for domestic water as ... More >>

Issues for dairy farmers in 20 years time

Friday, 3 September 2010, 5:15 pm | Federated Farmers

If we look over New Zealand’s history our story is pretty straightforward. We have some dirt, we’ve got some water, we grow some grass and from that we convert it into protein. It’s this protein that we sell to the four corners of the planet, ... More >>