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Power Outage Doesn’t Darken Farm Day
Sunday, 28 March 2010, 1:51 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is commending Keith and Kim Riley for running the Tararua Farm Day completely on power from a portable generator. “The Riley’s farm in Woodville is hosting Federated Farmers Farm Day right now. The farm is also known as home to ... More >>
Farm Day Draws A Great Crowd
Sunday, 28 March 2010, 12:35 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers Farm Day is going off with a bang as Kiwis start to flock through the gates of 23 farms across New Zealand. “There’s been hundreds of visitors at the North Canterbury Farm Day in Lincoln already and it looks like there’s many ... More >>
It’s All Go For Farm Day
Sunday, 28 March 2010, 10:19 am | Federated Farmers
23 farms across the country are getting ready to throw open the farm gate for Federated Farmers Farm Day. 23 farms across the country are getting ready to throw open the farm gate for Federated Farmers Farm Day. More >>
Only One More Sleep ’Till Farm Day
Saturday, 27 March 2010, 12:30 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is extending a warm welcome to all New Zealanders to come and see what New Zealand farmers do and how they do it from 10am to 3pm tomorrow, 28 March. More >>
Farmers back emergency call shake up
Thursday, 25 March 2010, 2:42 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is urging every mobile network company to sign up to the Emergency Calling Code to ensure 111 calls always get through. More >>
Animal Welfare Bill well intentioned, needs focus
Thursday, 25 March 2010, 2:39 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers commends the Animal Welfare Amendment Bill 2010, but told the Select Committee at a hearing today that more focus is needed. More >>
Animal Welfare Bill well intentioned, needs focus
Thursday, 25 March 2010, 2:39 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers commends the Animal Welfare Amendment Bill 2010, but told the Select Committee at a hearing today that more focus is needed. More >>
Chinese investment into New Zealand dairy industry
Thursday, 25 March 2010, 9:30 am | Federated Farmers
Reports that Hong Kong listed Natural Dairy (NZ) Holdings Limited, maybe moving to buy dairy farm assets and milk powder production plants in New Zealand, is a sign that the gate on the New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement, swings both ways. More >>
Fonterra on the right track
Wednesday, 24 March 2010, 4:19 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers confidence that Fonterra is on the right track, has been vindicated in its latest half-year results. More >>
Farming through Northland’s drought on show
Tuesday, 23 March 2010, 4:13 pm | Federated Farmers
With Northland in its worst drought since 1982, Bruce and Julie Paton will open up their farm this Sunday to show the challenge of dairy farming through drought. Between 10am and 3pm, Manaia Park Estate, an easy drive south of Whangarei, will be open ... More >>
Federated Farmers to invite U.S. Senators to NZ
Tuesday, 23 March 2010, 1:53 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is to invite the 30 U.S. Senators who have expressed scepticism about the proposed Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), to attend Federated Farmers June National Conference being held in Invercargill. More >>
What Broadband Can Offer Rural New Zealand
Sunday, 21 March 2010, 12:58 pm | Federated Farmers
Some of the country’s leading broadband visionaries and pioneers are assembling at Federated Farmers in Wellington this week to set an agenda for the future. “Along with Rod Drury who is a driving force behind Xero and the Pacific Fibre company we ... More >>
‘Never mind the b*llocks', here's Farm Day
Friday, 19 March 2010, 11:18 am | Federated Farmers
With New Zealand’s farmers in the news regarding environmental transparency, 22 working farms and one historic farm will be opening their gates at the end of the month to show what farmers actually do. More >>
>Clean streams report shows dairy’s openness
Thursday, 18 March 2010, 2:39 pm | Federated Farmers
18 March 2010 Clean streams report shows dairy’s openness The latest results for the Clean Streams Accord (2008/09), present a challenge to the New Zealand dairy industry. While the focus will be on the negative, the industry’s openness and ... More >>
Electricity is farm critical, Committee told
Thursday, 18 March 2010, 10:18 am | Federated Farmers
At a hearing on the Electricity Industry Bill this morning, Federated Farmers sought more transparency in the sector and recognition of landowner property rights. More >>
Rural broadband plan good step but needs more
Wednesday, 17 March 2010, 9:31 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers has welcomed the new rural telecommunications plan announced today but is urging Government to do more. More >>
Don’t blame farmers for AgResearch cuts
Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 5:35 pm | Federated Farmers
Blaming sheep farmers for the loss of 43 jobs at AgResearch is akin to blaming investors for the failure of a finance company. Instead, the focus needs to turn to the private sector to unlock new wool fibre uses. More >>
Fonterra rescues organic milk suppliers
Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 5:07 pm | Federated Farmers
With Taranaki-based New Zealand Organic Dairy Farmers Co-operative (NZODFC) going into receivership, Federated Farmers is praising Fonterra Cooperative Group for extending NZODFC suppliers a lifeline. More >>
American dairy farmer fears unfounded
Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 10:08 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers believes American dairy farmers have nothing to fear but fear itself, if New Zealand and United States enter into a free trade agreement. More >>
C’mon Rodney - let’s focus on the real issues
Monday, 15 March 2010, 5:27 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers thinks it’s time for Rodney District Council to put aside petty politicking and focus on getting the best deal for its residents. More >>
