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Farmers reminded about securing stock
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 2:31 pm | Federated Farmers
“The accident involving 30 cows from a farm in the Waikato this morning has served as a timely warning for farmers to ensure their stock are secured at all times,” says Federated Farmers Dairy vice-chairman John Bluett. More >>
Auckland ‘Super City' must super size the farmers
Monday, 30 March 2009, 12:02 pm | Federated Farmers
The recommendation by the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance to create Australasia's largest local authority is a bold step into the future, but urban domination must not impact the viability of farm businesses. "Federated Farmers is broadly supportive ... More >>
Thank the lord for farmers, GDP figures prove
Friday, 27 March 2009, 9:37 pm | Federated Farmers
While today’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures showed that the New Zealand economy contracted in the December quarter of 2008, agriculture broke the run of bad news, increasing by four percent. More >>
Meat & Wool New Zealand must show value for money
Friday, 27 March 2009, 9:52 am | Federated Farmers
“Meat & Wool New Zealand (MWNZ) needs to convince farmers that increasing its levy is both justified and warranted,” says Bruce Wills, Federated Farmers meat and fibre spokesperson. More >>
Rabbit resurgence big headache for farmers
Friday, 27 March 2009, 9:30 am | Federated Farmers
“The recent resurgence of rabbits threatens New Zealand’s productivity and environment and must be halted as a matter of urgency,” says Donald Aubrey, Federated Farmers pest animal management spokesperson. A delegation of Marlborough high country farmers ... More >>
Great Danes show the way on emissions trading
Wednesday, 25 March 2009, 5:27 pm | Federated Farmers
“Denmark is showing the way for New Zealand to follow on emissions trading by ditching its proposed tax on farm animal emissions,” says Don Nicolson, President of Federated Farmers. In February, the Danish Tax Commission had proposed to levy DKK 600 (NZ$191.83) ... More >>
Fonterra half-year results ‘none too shabby’
Tuesday, 24 March 2009, 4:42 pm | Federated Farmers
The half-year result for Fonterra Co-operative Group has been welcomed by Federated Farmers as excellent, given the unprecedented negative international trading environment. “Fonterra’s result is much better than what could have been expected and its ... More >>
Trusting MAF on live sheep exports
Tuesday, 24 March 2009, 11:14 am | Federated Farmers
If live sheep shipments resume, Federated Farmers believes the welfare of animals during shipment and afterwards must be the prime consideration. “Federated Farmers knows the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) doesn’t take live sheep exports ... More >>
150th anniversary of bees’ introduction to NZ
Thursday, 19 March 2009, 10:52 am | Federated Farmers
“Today’s 150th anniversary of the introduction of bees to New Zealand represents a milestone for the industry in this country,” said John Hartnell, Federated Farmers bee industry group spokesperson. More >>
Fast-track power projects will railroad farmers
Wednesday, 18 March 2009, 11:59 am | Federated Farmers
“The Government’s draft policy statement on electricity governance opens the door for landowners to be railroaded in the haste to fast-track major electricity projects,” says Federated Farmers President Don Nicolson. More >>
Dumping Of Regional Fuel Tax Welcomed
Friday, 13 March 2009, 3:58 pm | Federated Farmers
“The spectre of UK-style colour coded diesel has been avoided by National dumping the previous Government’s proposed Regional Fuel Tax (RFT),” says Don Aubrey, Federated Farmers transport spokesperson. More >>
Last of the big Official Cash Rate cuts?
Thursday, 12 March 2009, 9:38 am | Federated Farmers
“Federated Farmers congratulates the Reserve Bank for its 50 basis points cut to the OCR this morning,” says Don Nicolson, President of Federated Farmers. The Reserve Bank has acted decisively in light of the international situation but as the OCR ... More >>
AgResearch and Lincoln University merger applauded
Tuesday, 10 March 2009, 4:40 pm | Federated Farmers
“Federated Farmers applauds both Lincoln University and AgResearch. This is very positive for New Zealand agriculture and the kind of innovative approach that will help grow the New Zealand economy,” says Don Nicolson, Federated Farmers President. More >>
Water storage grant expansion good for NZ farmers
Monday, 9 March 2009, 12:14 pm | Federated Farmers
“The expansion of the Community Irrigation Fund (CIF) enabling local authorities to apply for rural water storage grants represents a significant boost for New Zealand’s farmers,” says Hugh Ritchie, Federated Farmers water spokesperson. More >>
Back To The Future For The United States?
Monday, 9 March 2009, 10:05 am | Federated Farmers
“The reported announcement by United States President Barrack Obama that talks on the Trans Pacific Partnership were to be postponed were a significant concern,” Federated Farmers President Don Nicolson said tonight. More >>
Banks overdraft rates remain stubbornly high
Monday, 9 March 2009, 9:57 am | Federated Farmers
Farm overdraft interest rates remain stubbornly high, despite major cuts to the New Zealand Official Cash Rate (OCR) and steep falls in 90 day interest rates. More >>
Flaws in Fonterra’s Effluent Improvement System
Saturday, 7 March 2009, 3:17 pm | Federated Farmers
“Fonterra’s proposed new Effluent Improvement System (EIS) has good intentions, but the detail is flawed,” says Lachlan McKenzie, Federated Farmers Dairy chairperson. More >>
National Infrastructure Unit major step forward
Friday, 6 March 2009, 3:30 pm | Federated Farmers
“The establishment of a National Infrastructure Unit (NIU) is good news for farmers if it can facilitate key infrastructure projects in rural New Zealand,” says Don Nicolson, President of Federated Farmers. More >>
End of decline for milk powder prices?
Thursday, 5 March 2009, 9:52 am | Federated Farmers
“Today’s increase in the price of whole milk powder reinforces Federated Farmers prediction that commodity prices may be levelling out,” says Lachlan McKenzie, Federated Farmers dairy chairman. More >>
Latest FTA talks good news for New Zealand farmers
Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 10:59 am | Federated Farmers
“The announcement that formal talks between New Zealand and the Republic of Korea over a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) are to begin shortly represents a shot in the arm for New Zealand’s farmers,” says Don Nicolson, President of Federated Farmers. More >>
