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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 >>
Rural Consumers Pay twice for Govt's interference
Thursday, 22 May 2003, 10:23 am | Federated Farmers
Rural consumers are being asked to help pay for dry year reserves yet there is no guarantee that they will have any power distribution beyond 2013. More >>
Urgent Focus on WTO Needed
Thursday, 22 May 2003, 10:21 am | Federated Farmers
A positive outcome for New Zealand at the WTO has never been more desperately needed. More >>
Varroa PMS should be a Priority for Government
Wednesday, 21 May 2003, 2:54 pm | Federated Farmers
The evil hour when Varroa crosses Cook Strait will draw closer if Government chooses not to fund the Varroa Pest Management Strategy, warns New Zealand Bee Industry Group (NZBIG) Executive member Darren Clifford. More >>
Govt's Claytons Electricity Market Disastrous
Tuesday, 20 May 2003, 3:19 pm | Federated Farmers
A 'Clayton's Market' was Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) Vice-President Charlie Pedersen's response to the Government's announcements of further meddling in the electricity market. More >>
Young Farmers World Congress Trust Scholarships
Tuesday, 20 May 2003, 12:44 am | Federated Farmers
The Young Farmers World Congress Charitable Trust today announced the recipients of their 2003 Scholarships. More >>
Manukau delayed rate policies too Tough
Monday, 19 May 2003, 5:47 pm | Federated Farmers
Manukau City Council's new rate remission and postponement policies are too stringent to make it worthwhile for landowners to apply for them, says Auckland President of Federated Farmers, Barry McAlley. More >>
Dairy Farmers Urged to have Their Say
Monday, 19 May 2003, 5:46 pm | Federated Farmers
Dairy Farmers of New Zealand Chair Kevin Wooding is urging all dairy farmers to have their say in the upcoming elections for Fonterra Directors, the Dairy InSight Board and the Dexel Trust. More >>
Federated Farmers and Labour Dept Join Forces
Monday, 19 May 2003, 5:45 pm | Federated Farmers
The Employment Relations Service of the Department of Labour and Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) have combined their expertise, to recently launch a New Zealand wide series of "Good Employer" seminars. More >>
Consumers Will Not Accept Govt-Run Electricity
Monday, 19 May 2003, 8:48 am | Federated Farmers
The resounding defeat of the proposed Electricity Industry Rulebook should not be seen by the government that consumers would meekly accept a government-run alternative. More >>
Import Standards Not to Blame for Grain Prices
Friday, 16 May 2003, 5:00 pm | Federated Farmers
With the release of the first crop contracts for the 2004 season there has been some concern from grain growers that the lower than expected prices may be due to changes being made to the Importation Standard for Grain. More >>
Cautious Approach to GM no Surprise
Friday, 16 May 2003, 3:33 pm | Federated Farmers
It's not surprising that half of farmers surveyed by Lincoln University believe the Government's moratorium on genetically modified crops and livestock should be extended, says Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) National Board member Neil Barton. More >>
Little in Budget for Farm Businesses
Thursday, 15 May 2003, 4:46 pm | Federated Farmers
Today's Budget has done little to improve the business environment that would allow entrepreneurs to increase their productivity, says Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) President Tom Lambie. More >>
FFNZ Welcomes Budget Biosecurity Boost
Thursday, 15 May 2003, 4:12 pm | Federated Farmers
Budget 2003 allocates $2.457 million over four years for aircraft, passenger, and mail clearance. A further $2.3 million has been allocated for exotic disease response capability, specifically for foot and mouth disease. More >>
FFNZ Welcomes Government Investment in Trade
Thursday, 15 May 2003, 4:11 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) President Tom Lambie is delighted that Government has responded to the Federation's calls to increase support for New Zealand's trade negotiations team. More >>
Farmers disappointed at Prison Decision
Thursday, 15 May 2003, 9:23 am | Federated Farmers
Farmers are disappointed at the Waikato District Council's decision to recommend that the Meremere Prison proceeds. More >>
Meat NZ Proposal is Business As Usual
Tuesday, 13 May 2003, 3:50 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers are disappointed that Meat New Zealand's 'Draft Proposal on the Future of Meat Levies' appears to be business as usual, says Peter Chamberlain, Vice Chairman of New Zealand Meat and Fibre Producers. More >>
