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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 >>
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 >>
