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Federated Farmers - Latest News [Page 152]
Sharemilker Event Opportunity For Growth
Tuesday, 23 November 2004, 12:14 am | Federated Farmers
Winning big prizes, gaining kudos and recognition, and the opportunity to meet and mix with some of the most influential people in the dairy industry are all benefits for participants in the New Zealand Sharemilker of the Year. More >>
FFNZ Moves On Transpower Plan
Monday, 15 November 2004, 10:00 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand's National Council has passed two remits relating to Transpower's proposal to build a new transmission line in the upper North Island. The remits are: More >>
Dr Cullen Speaks Sense On Rates
Wednesday, 10 November 2004, 3:21 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers wholeheartedly agree with Finance Minister Michael Cullen's comments today on the need for a fairer local government rating system, said Charlie Pedersen, Vice President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (FFNZ). More >>
FFNZ President Tom Lambie Speech
Tuesday, 9 November 2004, 11:51 am | Federated Farmers
It is not by accident that we meet in Wellington to prepare our work for the year ahead. As the lead rural advocacy organisation we have to inform and influence the thinking of Government and its officials. More >>
Paid Parental Leave: Self-Employed Still Waiting
Friday, 5 November 2004, 3:50 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers are encouraged by Associate Labour Minister Ruth Dyson's statement that the government will extend paid parental leave to self-employed women, said Charlie Pedersen, Vice President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Dysfunctional Committee Fails In Foreshore Bill
Thursday, 4 November 2004, 3:19 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers are very disappointed that the foreshore and seabed select committee has failed to recognise the crucial importance of protecting property rights, said Charlie Pedersen, Vice President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
NZMFP Chairman’s Address
Wednesday, 3 November 2004, 11:29 am | Federated Farmers
Delivered by Ian Corney, Chairman, New Zealand Meat and Fibre Producers, Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) More >>
Notice of National Council Meeting
Tuesday, 2 November 2004, 5:43 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand’s National Council meeting will be held on 9 -10 November at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, 147 The Terrace, Wellington. More >>
Farmers Welcome Immigration Changes
Thursday, 28 October 2004, 5:33 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers welcomes the Government’s changes to the skilled migrant policy, which will make it easier for farm staff to gain New Zealand residency, says Charlie Pedersen, Vice President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Good Luck to Fonterra
Thursday, 28 October 2004, 5:30 pm | Federated Farmers
Fonterra Co-operative Group's bold decision to mount a takeover bid for Australia's National Foods is a positive move which should succeed, said Kevin Wooding, Chairman of Dairy Farmers of New Zealand (DFNZ). More >>
Stop Killing Our Bees
Thursday, 28 October 2004, 3:52 pm | Federated Farmers
Better communication among orchardists will help stop an epidemic of bee deaths in pip fruit areas of New Zealand, said Milton Jackson, Chairman of the New Zealand Bee Industry Group (NZBIG). More >>
Win-Win For Sharemilkers And Sponsors
Wednesday, 27 October 2004, 4:50 pm | Federated Farmers
There is a growing number of competitions in the rural sector. To survive, they all have at least one thing in common: the need for commercial support. More >>
Worst Fears Realised
Wednesday, 27 October 2004, 4:40 pm | Federated Farmers
Otago farmers are extremely disappointed that the government is to impose a 20-metre access way either side of waterways flowing through privately owned land, said Grant Bradfield, President of Otago Federated Farmers. More >>
Action Needed To Lower Rural Crime
Tuesday, 26 October 2004, 1:27 pm | Federated Farmers
The high incidence of theft and other crimes on farms shows that greater resources should go toward crime prevention in rural areas, said Don Nicolson, a National Board member of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Sharemilkers Thrown A Challenge
Wednesday, 13 October 2004, 10:02 am | Federated Farmers
Refinements since the last competition include a new style of entry form, designed to simplify the process of signing up. More >>
Royal Commission The Best Option
Tuesday, 12 October 2004, 2:20 pm | Federated Farmers
The Government should appoint a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the funding of local government after another extremely low turnout in this year’s elections, said Charlie Pedersen, Vice President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Lawchange Costs Farmers $100 million
Monday, 11 October 2004, 9:29 am | Federated Farmers
A study on behalf of arable and pastoral farmers shows that new, unnecessary rules for managing hazardous substances will cost the farming sector in excess of $100 million in compliance costs. More >>
Fonterra Co-operative Step In Right Direction
Wednesday, 6 October 2004, 11:03 am | Federated Farmers
Dairy farmers are pleased at Fonterra Co-operative Group's higher forecast payout for the current season and rise in its advance rate from next month, said Kevin Wooding, Chairman of Dairy Farmers of New Zealand (DFNZ). More >>
Fonterra Must Look At All Options
Tuesday, 5 October 2004, 12:19 am | Federated Farmers
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd must carry out a detailed and robust study of all feasible options when reviewing its capital structure, said Kevin Wooding, Chairman of Dairy Farmers of New Zealand (DFNZ). More >>
Dairy Farmers Expecting Higher Advance
Monday, 4 October 2004, 1:43 pm | Federated Farmers
Dairy farmers are hoping Fonterra Co-operative Group will increase the current season’s forecast final payout and raise its advance payout this week, says Kevin Wooding, Chairman of Dairy Farmers of New Zealand (DFNZ). More >>
