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Federated Farmers drought line reactivated
Wednesday, 20 January 2010, 1:45 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers welcomes the Government’s rapid response today to declare the Northland region to be in a medium scale adverse event. The Federation has responded by reactivating its 0800 drought line (0800 376 844). “Federated Farmers had hoped ... More >>
Draft animal transport welfare code needs a diet
Wednesday, 20 January 2010, 11:33 am | Federated Farmers
In its submission late last year on the draft Animal Welfare (Transport within New Zealand) Code of Welfare, Federated Farmers has called on the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) to focus on a slimmed-down code for commercial transport. ... More >>
Animal welfare prosecution
Friday, 15 January 2010, 2:11 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers says Monday’s prosecution of a farmer, who ill-treated livestock, sends an important message. “Farmers have an ethical obligation to treat livestock with respect,” says Lachlan McKenzie, Federated Farmers Dairy chairperson. “New ... More >>
Farmers need to be prepared if drought takes hold
Friday, 15 January 2010, 12:12 pm | Federated Farmers
While Northland, along with parts of central Otago, Canterbury, Gisborne and inland Bay of Plenty, are facing extreme dry conditions, Federated Farmers is hopeful drought may still be averted. “We’re not at panic stations yet but if conditions continue ... More >>
Aquaculture To Grow The Economy
Tuesday, 12 January 2010, 5:16 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers believes aquaculture, along with minerals and the agricultural sector, provides three pillars for the transformation of the New Zealand economy. More >>
Countdown to Federated Farmers Farm Day 2010
Monday, 11 January 2010, 11:21 am | Federated Farmers
With just over 80 days until the last Sunday in March (28 March), 24 farming families around the country are now in top gear as they prepare to welcome visitors onto their farms for Federated Farmers Farm Day 2010. “With the 2010 theme of ‘The Green ... More >>
Federated Farmers backs restarting aquaculture
Monday, 11 January 2010, 9:47 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers submission on restarting aquaculture has called for the prohibition on the commercial farming of trout to be lifted. It has also called for a review of both the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) and the Ministry of Fisheries ... More >>
GlobalDairyTrade fall not unexpected
Thursday, 7 January 2010, 1:13 pm | Federated Farmers
The decrease in the price of whole milk powder in Fonterra Cooperative Group’s internet auction this week was expected as the market begins to level out. “I would rather the price of whole milk powder fall slightly now than fly too close to the ... More >>
Global Dairy Trade fall not unexpected
Thursday, 7 January 2010, 11:50 am | Federated Farmers
The decrease in the price of whole milk powder in Fonterra Cooperative Group’s internet auction this week was expected as the market begins to level out. More >>
Don’t be left out of pocket, sharemilkers warned
Wednesday, 6 January 2010, 4:14 pm | Federated Farmers
To prevent any disruption to sharemilker income, Federated Farmers is advising all sharemilkers to discuss Fonterra Cooperative Group’s new payout with their farm owner or Fonterra shareholder. The Federation also stresses the need for the Dividend ... More >>
Getting hotter? Then it’s time to store water
Wednesday, 6 January 2010, 4:08 pm | Federated Farmers
With NIWA confirming the average temperature of the past decade was fractionally higher than the 1980s, the previous hottest decade, Federated Farmers has challenged the Government to back water storage. More >>
Fonterra’s strengthening of its pharmaceuticals
Friday, 1 January 2010, 12:23 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers has welcomed Fonterra Cooperative Group’s announcement it is to invest $53 million into its joint venture, DMV-Fonterra Excipients, in order to acquire FrieslandCampina Domo-Pharma – a pharmaceutical grade lactose manufacturer. More >>
NIWA called upon to correct major error
Wednesday, 23 December 2009, 10:24 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is calling on NIWA’s Keith Lassey to retract the comments he made on TV3 News this evening, where he claimed livestock account for a quarter of all global greenhouse gas emissions. More >>
Xero and Federated Farmers join forces
Monday, 21 December 2009, 1:08 pm | Federated Farmers
Online accounting software service Xero (XRO) has signed a Heads of Agreement with Federated Farmers to facilitate the roll out of its international award winning solution to members of Federated Farmers and the rural community. More >>
Reducing livestock’s emissions shadow
Friday, 18 December 2009, 4:09 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers has enthusiastically welcomed news that the Global Research Alliance on agricultural greenhouse gases is starting to get the financial means to take flight, with over $200 million pledged from New Zealand, the United States and Canada. “Federated ... More >>
Caution urged on farm sales
Friday, 18 December 2009, 12:56 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is urging farmers to conduct strict due diligence before entering into sale and purchase agreements. The warning comes after reports that a Maori trust, with reputed financial backing from Dubai World, has been contracted to buy 28 farms ... More >>
Lamb to be king of the plates this Christmas
Thursday, 17 December 2009, 12:13 pm | Federated Farmers
An informal survey of 117 Wellingtonians has revealed lamb may dominate the nation’s plates come Christmas Day. “This is great news for New Zealand’s sheep and beef farmers given there’s no difference in the quality we have down in Canterbury to ... More >>
Time to turn off the taps of stimulus
Wednesday, 16 December 2009, 1:02 pm | Federated Farmers
While yesterday’s fiscal update delivered some positive news for the economy, the relentless growth in Government spending removes some of the shine. More >>
Farmers improve dairy farm compliance in Wgtn area
Tuesday, 15 December 2009, 4:20 pm | Federated Farmers
The logic behind regional councils and farmers working together has been vindicated this season with a spectacular improvement in dairy farm compliance in Greater Wellington. “By getting it on with Greater Wellington Regional Council, farmers have lifted ... More >>
Farmers not the only victims of ATVs
Tuesday, 15 December 2009, 3:34 pm | Federated Farmers
The tragic death of a six-year-old girl after she fell off an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) at an off-road motocross park last weekend highlights the need to educate non-farmers about the risks of operating ATVs. More >>
