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Farmers Back Case by Case Assessment of GMOs
Wednesday, 25 June 2003, 3:17 pm | Federated Farmers
The conditional release of GM organisms on a case by case basis would provide flexibility to deal with risks within a robust science based approach, says Federated Farmers' Grains Council Chair Hugh Ritchie. More >>
Christchurch City Council Rating Policy Flawed
Tuesday, 24 June 2003, 4:07 pm | Federated Farmers
Fundamental flaws in Christchurch City's Rating Policies are resulting in the significant overcharging of farming ratepayers by the Council. More >>
Government in the Clouds over Kyoto Tax
Tuesday, 24 June 2003, 1:51 pm | Federated Farmers
Despite assurances to the contrary the Government seems hell bent on imposing a greenhouse gas tax on farmers, says Federated Farmer's New Zealand Meat and Fibre Producers Chair Ian Corney. More >>
Cost Effective Solutions to Varroa Management
Monday, 23 June 2003, 2:25 pm | Federated Farmers
The New Zealand Bee Industry (NZBIG) group expressed appreciation for the support of the pastoral farmers in their bid to gain Government funding for the Varroa Pest Management Strategy at their Conference in Christchurch. More >>
God Save New Zealand
Monday, 23 June 2003, 1:36 pm | Federated Farmers
The Government continues to show its disdain for those who earn the nation's wealth, when twice in the past week Ministers have called New Zealand farmers 'whingers', says Federated Farmers Vice President Charlie Pedersen. More >>
Dairy farmer concern re Fonterra Constitution
Wednesday, 18 June 2003, 5:27 pm | Federated Farmers
Concern over the inadequacy of Fonterra's consultation with shareholders and the lack of choice for suppliers prompted Dairy Farmers of New Zealand (DFNZ) to debate Fonterra's constitution at their National Conference in Wellington yesterday. More >>
Govt Passing Buck on Greenhouse Gas Research Fund
Wednesday, 18 June 2003, 3:53 pm | Federated Farmers
The Government needs to stop passing the buck to rural New Zealand for the Kyoto commitments it made on behalf of all New Zealanders says Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc.) President Tom Lambie. More >>
Commitment to Positive Environmental Stewardship
Wednesday, 18 June 2003, 11:47 am | Federated Farmers
At the Dairy Farmers of New Zealand (DFNZ) conference in Wellington yesterday, Council members passed a remit that DFNZ continue to promote positive environmental management and sustainable farming practices, says DFNZ Chair Kevin Wooding. More >>
Dairy Farmers Unconvinced re Meat NZ Levy
Wednesday, 18 June 2003, 10:11 am | Federated Farmers
Dairy Farmers of New Zealand (DFNZ) remain unconvinced that the activities suggested by Meat New Zealand in their draft proposal for the future of Meat Levies would benefit all levy payers. More >>
Farmers flocking to Good Employer Seminars
Tuesday, 17 June 2003, 9:39 am | Federated Farmers
A nation wide series of Good Employer seminars being co-sponsored by Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) and the Employment Relations Service of the Labour Department is receiving outstanding support from farmers. More >>
Launch yourself with Federated Farmers
Wednesday, 11 June 2003, 10:43 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) is promoting their new website http://www.fedfarm.org.nz at the Mystery Creek field days. More >>
Grains Council Conference
Wednesday, 11 June 2003, 9:46 am | Federated Farmers
'Uniting The Industry' is the theme of the 2003 Annual Grains Conference to be held on June 18 - 19 at the Sudima Hotel Grand Chancellor Airport in Christchurch. More >>
Electric Fence Interference Brochure Positive Step
Wednesday, 11 June 2003, 12:42 am | Federated Farmers
The Five-Step for Electric Fence Interference is a useful tool for farmers experiencing Internet connection problems, says Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) President Tom Lambie. More >>
Dairy Farmers of New Zealand Conference / AGM
Wednesday, 11 June 2003, 12:37 am | Federated Farmers
The Fonterra Dairying and Clean Streams Accord will be just one of the topics debated at the Dairy Farmers of New Zealand Conference and Annual General Meeting to be held at the Mercure Hotel, Wellington on 16 -17 June. More >>
Meat NZ Must Try Harder
Monday, 9 June 2003, 2:39 pm | Federated Farmers
If Meat New Zealand wants farmers' support for proposed future activities, it must provide clear details on the intended use of levy funds says Ian Corney, Chairman of NZ Meat & Fibre Producers. More >>
Dairy Farmers Welcome Bonlac Investment Proposal
Monday, 9 June 2003, 2:36 pm | Federated Farmers
Fonterra's proposed joint venture with the Australian Bonlac Supply Company would provide great opportunities for New Zealand dairy farmers, says Dairy Farmers of New Zealand Chair Kevin Wooding. More >>
Govt Gets Clear Message on Varroa PMS
Friday, 6 June 2003, 1:57 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) South Island Provincial Presidents have a clear message for Government - that they should fund the Varroa Pest Management Strategy (PMS). More >>
Federated Farmers booming in North Otago
Friday, 6 June 2003, 10:12 am | Federated Farmers
A lack of a political voice for the rural community has seen farmers flock to Federated Farmers, says North Otago President Ray Fox. More >>
Govt's free access to burglars and home invaders
Thursday, 5 June 2003, 5:49 pm | Federated Farmers
The Government's knee jerk reaction to dog attacks will provide burglars and home invaders free access to people's homes, says Federated Farmers Vice President Charlie Pedersen. More >>
Fuel Tax a Farce
Thursday, 5 June 2003, 4:17 pm | Federated Farmers
There is no reason why motorists should continue to pay more to fund Auckland's transport woes, says Federated Farmer of New Zealand Vice President Charlie Pedersen. More >>
