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Farmers Say National Strategy Needed
Wednesday, 14 May 2008, 11:29 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers Meat & Fibre Chairman, Keith Kelly says the closing of the PPCS plant at Oringi has demonstrated that the problems plaguing the meat industry are not confined to farmers. More >>
Farmers Relieved At Supply Beyond 2013
Friday, 9 May 2008, 2:54 pm | Federated Farmers
The government has announced plans to extend the obligation on lines companies to supply electricity to ‘uneconomic’areas beyond 2013. More >>
Environment Court In Favour of Farmers
Friday, 9 May 2008, 10:52 am | Federated Farmers
The Environment Court has ruled in favour of farmers on the Banks Peninsula who have been fighting for the right to farm their land for over a decade. More >>
New Provincial President in Bay of Plenty
Thursday, 8 May 2008, 5:02 pm | Federated Farmers
Alan Law from Edgecumbe was unanimously elected as the provincial president for Bay of Plenty Federated Farmers. Alan replaces retiring president Derek Spratt who served in the position for four years. More >>
Every Household Needs A Farmer
Tuesday, 6 May 2008, 10:44 am | Federated Farmers
The President of Federated Farmers, Charlie Pedersen says too many New Zealanders have become disconnected from the land and most now only have a relationship with their supermarket and not the people who produce some of the best food in the world. ... More >>
Coordination Not Disintegration Needed
Tuesday, 6 May 2008, 12:46 am | Federated Farmers
The Chairman of Federated Farmers Meat and Fibre section says farmers are troubled at the failure of the mega-merger between Alliance and PPCS and other companies. More >>
The Worrying Cost of Carbon
Tuesday, 22 April 2008, 12:45 am | Federated Farmers
The President of Federated Farmers, Charlie Pedersen says New Zealand farmers are concerned about their ability to farm in a sensible and sustainable way. More >>
Government Stalls High Country Rent Hearings
Sunday, 13 April 2008, 2:41 pm | Federated Farmers
Resolving the highly contentious issue of rents for South Island High Country Pastoral Lessees will not happen this season as farmers had hoped according to Federated Farmers High Country chair Donald Aubrey. More >>
Dairy Payout Welcomed
Friday, 11 April 2008, 2:38 pm | Federated Farmers
The chairman of Federated Farmers Dairy Section Frank Brenmuhl has welcomed the news of an increased Fonterra payout. More >>
Chief Executive Resigns
Thursday, 10 April 2008, 4:14 pm | Federated Farmers
Announcing this today the President of the Federation, Charlie Pedersen said Annabel Young has made a significant contribution to improving the overall structure, general management and professional perception of the Federation More >>
Raw Milk Regulation Review Welcomed
Tuesday, 8 April 2008, 4:24 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers Dairy Section has welcomed the release of the review into the regulations governing the sale of raw milk by Fonterra to other processors. More >>
Free Trade Is What Farmers Want
Monday, 7 April 2008, 1:28 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers welcomes the Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and China as it will bring huge benefits to New Zealand farmers. A large delegation from New Zealand is in China to today to sign what is the biggest trade agreement with another ... More >>
Bee Happy But Farmers Still Worry
Friday, 4 April 2008, 2:42 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers are pleased imported products such as honey are to be assessed using a rigorous independent process, said John Hartnell, chair of Federated Farmers Bees Industry Group. More >>
Poison Honey Issue isolated
Thursday, 27 March 2008, 2:39 pm | Federated Farmers
The Chairperson of Federated Farmers Bees Industry Group, John Hartnell says the incident involving poisoned honey is an isolated one and the public should not be worried about eating honey. More >>
Extend Building Code Changes to RMA
Tuesday, 25 March 2008, 3:49 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers says it’s pleased to see the government making it easier for people to build and renovate homes by simplifying the building regulations. It says some of these changes may also help farmers by reducing compliance costs. More >>
MAF Biosecurity Blunders
Thursday, 28 February 2008, 12:01 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers says blunders by MAF Biosecurity are threatening New Zealand’s primary sector and the environment. More >>
New Organisms Bill: Rush Not Worth the Risk
Friday, 22 February 2008, 12:30 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Bees is extremely concerned that important legislation is being rushed through without time for proper consultation from industry. More >>
Frank Brenmuhl Address To Dairy Farmers
Friday, 15 February 2008, 12:31 am | Federated Farmers
Wake up New Zealand it’s election year. This is when politicians make promises and tell us of the benefits that their efforts have bestowed upon us. It is the time when political parties, private special interest groups and government sponsored ... More >>
DoC - stop fighting with farmers and save money
Thursday, 14 February 2008, 4:34 pm | Federated Farmers
If the Department of Conservation stopped fighting farmers and councils and concentrated on their own estates they could save millions overnight and reduce their overspending substantially, said president of Federated Farmers Charlie Pedersen. More >>
Suppliers Should Consider Local Grain
Monday, 11 February 2008, 4:57 pm | Federated Farmers
Companies supplying supplementary feed to farmers struggling with drought should look to see what is available in New Zealand before sourcing product from overseas, said Federated Farmers Grain and Seed chair Andrew Gillanders. More >>
