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Federated Farmers - Latest News [Page 152]
New Federated Farmers Chief Executive
Friday, 10 December 2004, 8:55 am | Federated Farmers
Professional lobbyist Annabel Young is the new Chief Executive of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Dairy Farmers Pleased With Forecast, Urge Caution
Tuesday, 7 December 2004, 5:01 pm | Federated Farmers
Dairy farmers are encouraged by Fonterra Co-operative Group bumping up its payout forecast in the 2004/5 season, said Kevin Wooding, Chairman of Dairy Farmers of New Zealand (DFNZ). More >>
Farm Owner Endorses Competition Benefits
Monday, 6 December 2004, 11:23 am | Federated Farmers
In the last 30 years, dairy farmer Ian Elliott has employed more than 40 sharemilkers on his 250ha farm in the Waikato. More >>
Farmers Applaud Trade Deal
Wednesday, 1 December 2004, 1:28 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is delighted with today’s announcement that a Closer Economic Partnership between New Zealand and Thailand has been substantially concluded, said Tom Lambie, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Income Tax Thresholds Must Rise
Wednesday, 1 December 2004, 10:48 am | Federated Farmers
The government's fuel excise tax change sets a precedent which makes it morally bound to index income tax thresholds to inflation, said Charlie Pedersen, Vice President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Vote For Positive Change
Wednesday, 1 December 2004, 9:45 am | Federated Farmers
Farmer-owned co-operative Dairy Meats requires radical change to its current methods of operation, and AFFCO's purchase of it would give an opportunity for that positive change, said Kevin Wooding, Chairman of Dairy Farmers of New Zealand (DFNZ). More >>
FFNZ Welcomes Biosecurity Centre
Monday, 29 November 2004, 10:06 am | Federated Farmers
A centre for emerging diseases and biosecurity will improve New Zealand’s capability to safeguard the economy and primary industry from biosecurity risks, says Tom Lambie, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) More >>
Fortifying February Flood Event Report
Thursday, 25 November 2004, 5:35 pm | Federated Farmers
A review of the February floods identifies a range of issues that Civil Defence needs to work on, says Shelley Dew Hopkins, President of Manawatu/Rangitikei Federated Farmers. More >>
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 >>
