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‘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 >>
C’mon Rodney - let’s focus on the real issues
Friday, 12 March 2010, 1:05 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 >>
Federated Farmers welcomes cable proposal
Thursday, 11 March 2010, 5:17 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is excited about today’s announcement that Pacific Fibre will be building a broadband cable linking New Zealand and Australia to the USA. More >>
Farmers say well done Reserve Bank
Thursday, 11 March 2010, 12:38 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is commending the Reserve Bank for keeping the official cash rate at 2.5 percent. More >>
Mad council decisions, part 40
Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 3:11 pm | Federated Farmers
Is this another ridiculous application of the Resource Management Act (RMA) asks Federated Farmers, this time it’s about resource consent to remove pasture weeds. More >>
Hold OCR but send a message, farmers urge
Tuesday, 9 March 2010, 5:10 pm | Federated Farmers
With a mountain of compliance costs about to hit the economy, Federated Farmers believes the Official Cash Rate (OCR) must be left on hold but the Reserve Bank needs to send Government a strong message. More >>
Phantom Farm Sales Highlight Due Diligence Hole
Sunday, 7 March 2010, 1:16 pm | Federated Farmers
Real estate agents not establishing the credibility of purchasers is a major hole being highlighted by Federated Farmers. This follows reports a $150 million ‘deal’ for 28 Southland farms has collapsed. More >>
Driver's licence harder than pilot's licence
Friday, 5 March 2010, 12:34 pm | Federated Farmers
It will soon be harder to obtain a drivers licence than it is to qualify as a private pilot. More >>
Federated Farmers backs greenhouse gas centre
Wednesday, 3 March 2010, 5:05 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is welcoming today’s opening of the Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre in Palmerston North. More >>
If you eat you’re involved in Agriculture
Tuesday, 2 March 2010, 3:44 pm | Federated Farmers
There are just four weeks to go until Federated Farmers Farm Day, 28 March 2010. Meet your local host farmer now and get the inside word on what they are planning to show their urban visitors. More >>
Raise driving standards and not the age
Tuesday, 2 March 2010, 2:55 pm | Federated Farmers
Opposition to the Government’s plan to raise the minimum driving age by one year to 16 is totally justified. Federated Farmers along with the Automobile Association (AA) and even the youth arm of the CTU are all urging the Government to think again. More >>
Yes we can catch Australia
Monday, 1 March 2010, 10:07 am | Federated Farmers
Speech by Don Nicolson, President of Federated Farmers, to the 2010 ACT Conference in Wellington on 27 February 2010 More >>
1 in 4 farm employees lack written contracts
Friday, 26 February 2010, 10:52 am | Federated Farmers
With one in four farm employees not having written employment contracts, Federated Farmers believes farm employers have to tighten farm scale human resource policies. More >>
