Federated Farmers - Latest News [Page 156]
NZBIG Endorses Commodity Levy
Thursday, 10 June 2004, 11:32 am | Federated Farmers
The New Zealand Bee Industry Group (NZBIG) has endorsed a proposed commodity levy to fund research on commercial beekeeping. More >>
Honour For FFNZ President
Friday, 4 June 2004, 11:51 am | Federated Farmers
Tom Lambie, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc), has been elected Vice President of the International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP). More >>
Resourcing Failing Isolated Rural Schools
Friday, 4 June 2004, 9:07 am | Federated Farmers
A damning report highlights the problem of inadequate resourcing for isolated schools, says Basil Meyer, President of the West Coast Province of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
South Island High Country Committee Conference
Thursday, 3 June 2004, 10:53 am | Federated Farmers
The South Island High Country Committee’s (SIHCC) annual conference will be held at The Millennium Hotel, Frankton Road, Queenstown on 11-12 June. More >>
Grains Council of New Zealand Conference
Wednesday, 2 June 2004, 1:06 pm | Federated Farmers
The Grains Council of New Zealand, the arable industry group of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) will hold its Annual Conference on 8 - 10 June at the Chancellor Resort, Methven. More >>
Dairy Farmers Of New Zealand Speech
Wednesday, 2 June 2004, 12:31 am | Federated Farmers
Speech by Kevin Wooding, Chairman of Dairy Farmers of New Zealand (DFNZ), DFNZ is the dairy industry group of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Honour For FFNZ Vice President
Wednesday, 2 June 2004, 12:18 am | Federated Farmers
Charlie Pedersen, the Vice President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc), has been elected Vice President of the International Federation of Agricultural Producers' (IFAP) Dairy Group. More >>
Consideration on Gypsy Day Please
Monday, 31 May 2004, 12:25 am | Federated Farmers
It’s that time of year again – gypsy day. The first of June is gypsy day for the dairy industry, when sharemilkers move their families, belongings and herd from their old farm to their new one. More >>
Dairy Farmers of New Zealand Conference
Friday, 28 May 2004, 10:13 am | Federated Farmers
The Dairy Farmers of New Zealand (DFNZ) Conference and Annual General Meeting will be held at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, Wellington on 2-3 June. More >>
Farmers: Cash Cows For Cullen's Cash Carrots
Thursday, 27 May 2004, 4:38 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers see deep irony in the government's multi-billion dollar spend up announced in today's Budget. More >>
Budget Reaction/U.S. Trip
Wednesday, 26 May 2004, 3:36 pm | Federated Farmers
Media seeking Federated Farmers' reaction to the Budget should contact in the first instance Hugh Ritchie, a Federation National Board member. More >>
Another Shackle On Business
Thursday, 20 May 2004, 12:53 am | Federated Farmers
Proposed changes to employment law will further erode the freedom of farmers to decide how best to manage their farms to maximise productivity, said Hugh Ritchie, the employment spokesman for Federated Farmers of New Zealand (FFNZ). More >>
Stop The Terrorist Tax!
Wednesday, 19 May 2004, 2:35 pm | Federated Farmers
The Government’s terrorist tax is bad policy, says Tom Lambie, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
RMA 'Tune-Up' Set To Fail Farmers
Friday, 14 May 2004, 4:06 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers are disappointed at the narrow focus of the government's review of the Resource Management Act (RMA), said John Aspinall, a Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) National Board member. More >>
RMA 'Tune-Up' Set To Fail Farmers
Thursday, 13 May 2004, 1:17 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers are disappointed at the narrow focus of the government's review of the Resource Management Act (RMA), said John Aspinall, a Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) National Board member. More >>
Mohair New Zealand Conference
Thursday, 13 May 2004, 9:28 am | Federated Farmers
Mohair New Zealand and the New Zealand Boer Goat Breeders Association combine forces this weekend (15-16 May) for a joint annual conference in Napier. More >>
Mohair New Zealand Conference
Wednesday, 12 May 2004, 3:54 pm | Federated Farmers
Mohair New Zealand and the New Zealand Boer Goat Breeders Association combine forces this weekend (15-16 May) for a joint annual conference in Napier. More >>
Farmers Welcome Trade Funding Boost
Tuesday, 11 May 2004, 4:05 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers welcome more money being spent on enhancing resources to improve New Zealand’s trade prospects with key export markets, says Tom Lambie, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (FFNZ). More >>
Stopping New Tax Better Option
Tuesday, 11 May 2004, 3:51 pm | Federated Farmers
The Government would help business more by stopping new taxes on exporters rather than subsidising individual companies' overseas marketing plans, said Tom Lambie, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Farmers Reject Terrorist Tax Offer
Friday, 7 May 2004, 4:11 pm | Federated Farmers
The government's offer to cut a pathetic $4 million from its $20 million terrorist tax on traders is totally unacceptable, said Tom Lambie, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
