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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 >>
New Name For Northland
Wednesday, 29 September 2004, 11:19 am | Federated Farmers
An application by Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) to the Registrar of Incorporated Societies to have Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Northland Province) Inc change its name has been successful. More >>
Farmers Urged To Use Free Agrichemical Collection
Monday, 27 September 2004, 5:14 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers should make the most of free collection services for unwanted agrichemicals, says Hugh Ritchie, National Board member of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Zimbabwe Migrant Policy Backed
Friday, 24 September 2004, 1:25 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) applauds new government policies for Zimbabweans living in New Zealand on temporary permits. More >>
'Tune-Up', RMA Still Needs Work
Thursday, 16 September 2004, 2:18 pm | Federated Farmers
The Resource Management Act (RMA) is still seriously flawed after the government's once-over-lightly 'tune-up', said John Aspinall, a National Board member of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Take Up Jack's Cause
Wednesday, 15 September 2004, 11:22 am | Federated Farmers
All landowners should follow the courageous lead of Agnes Nicholas and write to the Prime Minister expressing their concerns over any government proposals to legislate increased access over private land, said John Aspinall, a National Board Member of ... More >>
Employing Just Got Tougher
Tuesday, 14 September 2004, 4:38 pm | Federated Farmers
The Employment Relations Law Reform Bill will make it more difficult for employers to hire staff, and harder to build good working relationships, said Charlie Pedersen, Vice President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Media Advisory - 0800 FFLOOD
Monday, 13 September 2004, 5:02 pm | Federated Farmers
The Wairarapa Province of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) would like to remind farmers through the media that it has a dedicated freephone 0800 number to take calls from Wairarapa farmers needing help in the aftermath of flooding. More >>
MFE the Wrong Choice
Friday, 10 September 2004, 12:46 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) emphatically supports a comprehensive review of river control and flood-risk management for both urban and rural areas, but is equally emphatic that the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) should not lead the ... More >>
Rights Eroded By Foreshore Bill
Wednesday, 1 September 2004, 2:42 pm | Federated Farmers
The Foreshore and Seabed Bill is an attack on the rights of all New Zealanders, says Tom Lambie, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
DOC Just Got Bigger
Friday, 27 August 2004, 2:43 pm | Federated Farmers
South Island High Country farmers are beginning to wonder if the Department of Conservation (DoC) has bitten off more than it can chew. More >>
Big Ideas For Small Business
Wednesday, 25 August 2004, 3:01 pm | Federated Farmers
The Small Business Advisory Group has produced some excellent ideas to encourage growth of small businesses such as farms, said Charlie Pedersen, Vice President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Fonterra Study Tour
Thursday, 12 August 2004, 12:31 am | Federated Farmers
Three representatives of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) have joined a study tour to learn more about the Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd, and in particular about capital structures. More >>
