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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 >>
South Island High Country Conference
Thursday, 5 June 2003, 9:24 am | Federated Farmers
'Be Prepared' is the theme of the South Island High Country Committee's (SIHCC) annual conference to be held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Cashel Street, Christchurch on 6-7 June. More >>
FarmSafe Adding Value to the Business of Dairying
Thursday, 5 June 2003, 12:39 am | Federated Farmers
The FarmSafe programme has exceeded the expectations of Dairy Farmers of New Zealand Chair Kevin Wooding. More >>
North Canterbury Urges Govt to fund Varroa PMS
Friday, 30 May 2003, 9:53 am | Federated Farmers
The Government must fund the Varroa Pest Management Strategy (PMS) if the South Island is to remain free of the Varroa Bee Mite. More >>
Motorists Asked for Consideration on Gypsy Day
Thursday, 29 May 2003, 5:43 pm | Federated Farmers
The first of June is the traditional gypsy day for the dairy industry, when Sharemilkers move their families, belongings and herd from their old farm to their new one. More >>
Taranaki Shines in Environmental Stewardship
Thursday, 29 May 2003, 11:44 am | Federated Farmers
Taranaki Regional Council's (TRC) State of the Environment report illustrates the benefits of a positive approach to environmental stewardship based on education, communication, peer pressure and the ability of regional councils to enforce compliance. More >>
Varroa Control Vital to Future of Pastoral Farming
Monday, 26 May 2003, 5:28 pm | Federated Farmers
The Varroa Movement Control Line must remain in place as long as possible or New Zealand runs the risk that people's minds will drift from the importance of controlling the spread of the Varroa Bee Mite. More >>
Fonterra Elections Send Clear Signal
Monday, 26 May 2003, 4:00 pm | Federated Farmers
The fact that two of the three sitting directors were not returned to the Fonterra Board is a clear signal that farmers are dissatisfied with Fonterra's performance, says Dairy Farmers of New Zealand Chairman Kevin Wooding. More >>
Fonterra Keeping Shareholders in the Dark
Monday, 26 May 2003, 1:14 pm | Federated Farmers
It is quite unclear what the Dairying and Clean Streams Accord can achieve in terms of positive environmental outcomes for dairy farmers when so many excellent initiatives are already occurring on farm, says Dairy Farmers of New Zealand Chair Kevin Wooding. More >>
Honesty Sorely Needed on Greenhouse Gas Research
Friday, 23 May 2003, 5:16 pm | Federated Farmers
"How does the Government expect farmers to respond to an ultimatum where you either pay for research or you pay for research?" was Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) National Board member Neil Barton's response to the Government's announcement ... More >>
Farmers welcome commitment to Landcare Trust
Friday, 23 May 2003, 2:41 pm | Federated Farmers
Hon Marian Hobbs and Hon Jim Sutton must be congratulated for their ongoing support of the Landcare Trust says Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) Vice President Charlie Pedersen. More >>
ACC Double Charging Must Stop
Thursday, 22 May 2003, 4:18 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers have asked for an assurance that ACC's double charging of farm vehicles will stop and that they will be able to claim receive a refund of the ACC fuel levy charged on fuel used in exempt farm vehicles. More >>
