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Federated Farmers - Latest News [Page 134]
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 >>
Farmers Dispute Cull Claims
Monday, 4 February 2008, 3:22 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers strongly dispute claims by Fish and Game that the Canada geese cull in the Wairarapa was a success. “In spite of hunter efforts, only 40 percent of the required number of geese were removed. More >>
Federation Monitoring Dry
Monday, 4 February 2008, 1:25 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers has today activated an 0800 number to monitor dry conditions around New Zealand. The number, 0800 335 663, has been set up to support farmers who are having difficultly sourcing feed over the long hot summer. More >>
High freight costs a kick in the guts for farmers
Friday, 25 January 2008, 9:35 am | Federated Farmers
Farmers will be horrified that freight costs are 30 percent higher in New Zealand than in Australia, said Don Nicolson, vice-president of Federated Farmers. More >>
Farmers Put Goose On The Menu
Friday, 18 January 2008, 10:59 am | Federated Farmers
Wairarapa farmers have put Canada goose on the menu to try and combat the surging goose population in the district. Federated Farmers is holding a ‘Time the Goose Was Cooked’ barbeque at Henley Lake near Masterton, at lunchtime today (Friday ... More >>
Only Good Canada Goose Is A Cooked Canada Goose
Friday, 18 January 2008, 12:32 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand President Charlie Pedersen speaking at Action Goose Lake Henley, Wairarapa 18 January 2008, 12.16pm More >>
Farm Worker Remuneration Report Released
Wednesday, 16 January 2008, 2:24 pm | Federated Farmers
Agriculture offers farm employees a competitive rate in comparison to other sectors and clear opportunity for career development, according to a report released this week by Federated Farmers and Rabobank. More >>
Tribute to New Zealand’s Most Famous Beekeeper
Friday, 11 January 2008, 12:41 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers Bees today paid tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary, a humble beekeeper who went on to achieve great things. “Beekeepers have always been proud to count Sir Edmund Hillary as one of their own. He described himself as an average New Zealander ... More >>
Federated Farmers Adjusts Industry Group Names
Friday, 28 December 2007, 9:53 am | Federated Farmers
"There has been a little bit of confusion around the industry group names because their previous titles did not include the words 'Federated Farmers'. This name change will clear up that confusion," said Charlie Pedersen, President of Federated Farmers. More >>
