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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 >>
Pasture renewal focus for latest Farming Review
Friday, 3 September 2010, 11:01 am | Federated Farmers
The latest Federated Farmers National Farming Review, provided free to members of Federated Farmers, features pasture renewal as a $1.6 billion economic quick start for inside the farm gate. More >>
Federated Farmers take a positive step forward
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 2:19 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers and Transpower this week got one step closer to overcoming the traditionally entrenched position around land access and upgrades to Transpower’s infrastructure. More >>
Manawatu River Leaders’ Forum needs flexibility
Wednesday, 1 September 2010, 4:57 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is saddened by the Manawatu River Leaders’ Forum resolving to exclude it from future meetings. More >>
South Canterbury Finance
Tuesday, 31 August 2010, 5:24 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers appreciates the Government’s innovative approach to the receivership of South Canterbury Finance (SCF) and is seeking clarity from the receivers in respect of revolving credit facilities. More >>
Federated Farmers floats Manawatu People’s Accord
Tuesday, 31 August 2010, 3:07 pm | Federated Farmers
Following consultation with members of Federated Farmers, the Federation has drafted the ‘Manawatu River People’s Accord’, intended to complement the recently signed ‘Leaders’ Accord’. More >>
Govt broadband 'not nearly ambitious enough'
Friday, 27 August 2010, 9:44 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers believes the potential of rural broadband is being underplayed by today's 'final proposals' for the Government's $300 million rural broadband project. More >>
Tilting at windmills instead of the Manawatu River
Wednesday, 25 August 2010, 10:11 am | Federated Farmers
In recent weeks there's been rehash of a nasty farmer stereotype over the Manawatu River. You know what I mean. Farmers seemingly thumbing their noses at an environmental imperative and being tut-tutted by mayors and environmentalists as pendants. The ... More >>
Federated Farmers have One Plan under microscope
Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 5:04 pm | Federated Farmers
After six years, thousands of pages of evidence and nine million dollars plus, Federated Farmers has welcomed yesterday’s independent hearing panel’s report on Horizons Regional Council’s One Plan. More >>
