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Farmer Leaders to Discuss Lines
Thursday, 30 August 2007, 11:35 am | Federated Farmers
A delegation of provincial farmer leaders visits Wellington next week for meetings to explore solutions to the long-running problem of access to existing power lines. More >>
Rates Inquiry Has Good Ideas
Tuesday, 28 August 2007, 1:10 pm | Federated Farmers
Local and central government can lower the rates burden and spread it more fairly if they implement some of the recommendations of the independent inquiry into local government funding, said Don Nicolson, vice president of Federated Farmers of New ... More >>
Access Takes Right Track
Monday, 27 August 2007, 4:45 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers are pleased that the government has recognised the rights of landowners and emphasised voluntary negotiation instead of regulation to extend access over private land, said Bruce McNab of Federated Farmers of New Zealand. More >>
Good News For All New Zealanders
Friday, 24 August 2007, 2:14 pm | Federated Farmers
All New Zealanders should be celebrating Fonterra’s increased forecast payout to dairy farmers, said Frank Brenmuhl, chairman of Federated Farmers’ dairy industry group. More >>
Avoiding Another Disastrous Year
Monday, 20 August 2007, 9:46 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is warning farmers and meat companies they must work together to avoid another disastrous year, said the Federation’s Meat and Fibre chair Keith Kelly. More >>
1080 Decision Positive for Environment
Monday, 13 August 2007, 3:14 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers welcomes today's decision by Environment Risk Management Authority (ERMA) for continued use of 1080 in pest control, said the environment spokesperson for Federated Farmers, Bruce McNab. More >>
"Call In’ Shows RMA Isn’t Working
Friday, 10 August 2007, 3:44 pm | Federated Farmers
The government’s decision to manipulate its ‘call in’ powers for the Transpower grid upgrade highlights the urgent need for changes to the Resource Management Act, said Peter Buckley, President of Waikato Federated Farmers. More >>
Farmers Pay To Access Water
Friday, 3 August 2007, 4:41 pm | Federated Farmers
Dairy farmers are putting a lot of resources into reducing their impact on the environment and already pay for access to water, says Frank Brenmuhl of Federated Farmers. More >>
Labelling and Compliance Key Conclusions
Wednesday, 1 August 2007, 2:31 pm | Federated Farmers
1 August 2007 Labelling and Compliance Key Conclusions Clear labelling of agricultural chemicals and compliance by farmers are key conclusions from a court decision in Auckland this week, said Keith Kelly of Federated Farmers of New Zealand. More >>
Unbundling Charges Raise Concerns
Tuesday, 31 July 2007, 2:40 pm | Federated Farmers
The Commerce Commission’s draft determination on the unbundled local loop will do nothing to encourage investment in rural telecommunications infrastructure, said Don Nicolson, Vice President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand. More >>
New Zealand Farmers Global Warming Heroes
Tuesday, 31 July 2007, 11:17 am | Federated Farmers
Food miles is a false argument and instead of being blamed for New Zealand’s high emissions New Zealand farmers should be recognised as global warming heroes, says Frank Brenmuhl of Federated Farmers of New Zealand. More >>
Politicians Should Steer Clear
Thursday, 26 July 2007, 2:20 pm | Federated Farmers
Politicians should stop interfering with the independence of the Reserve Bank and instead commit to real solutions to lower interest rates and the exchange rate, said Frank Brenmuhl of Federated Farmers of New Zealand. More >>
Federation Win on Roading
Thursday, 26 July 2007, 9:22 am | Federated Farmers
The government’s announcement that all revenue raised from fuel taxes will be spent on transport is great news for road users, said Andrew Gillanders of Federated Farmers of New Zealand. More >>
Federated Farmers of New Zealand Address
Wednesday, 18 July 2007, 4:13 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand Address to Annual Conference The Langham Hotel, Auckland Embargoed to 3.40pm, More >>
Survey proves the RMA isn't working
Wednesday, 18 July 2007, 4:05 pm | Federated Farmers
The urgent need for change to the Resource Management Act has been confirmed by an independent survey of farmers. More >>
Address to Meat and Fibre Producers’ Conference
Tuesday, 17 July 2007, 1:04 pm | Federated Farmers
Your time here over the next two days is highly valued and much appreciated by the membership of the meat and fibre industry group and on behalf of members, thank you for attending this important event in the Federation’s diary. More >>
Bumper Season for Barley
Monday, 16 July 2007, 1:54 pm | Federated Farmers
North Island barley growers are predicting a bumper season after two years of low prices and poor yields, said Grains Council representative for the lower North Island Hew Dalrymple. More >>
Media Advisory - 0800 FFLOOD
Thursday, 12 July 2007, 9:18 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand has activated its dedicated freephone 0800 number to take calls from farmers needing help in the aftermath of severe flooding in Northland. More >>
Maize Growers Seek Fair Price
Tuesday, 10 July 2007, 10:20 am | Federated Farmers
New Zealand maize growers, who will soon begin negotiating prices for next season, are signalling they will need a minimum of $400 a tonne, said Colin MacKinnon of Federated Farmers of New Zealand. More >>
Keeping Culverts Clear -- Taranaki Farmers
Monday, 9 July 2007, 3:35 pm | Federated Farmers
Taranaki farmers take their responsibility of clearing culverts very seriously, because they know that blockages can cause major problems and a lot of damage, said Bryan Hocken, President of Taranaki Federated Farmers. More >>
