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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 >>
There is Life after Subsidies
Thursday, 8 May 2003, 4:00 pm | Federated Farmers
New Zealand's experience shows that it is possible for farmers to move from a highly distorted regime through a massive adjustment process and prosper. More >>
FFNZ Welcomes Wool Bill Abolition
Thursday, 8 May 2003, 3:59 pm | Federated Farmers
The Wool Bill is a satisfying culmination of the Federation's long term involvement in producer board reform, says Peter Chamberlain, Vice Chairman of New Zealand Meat and Fibre Producers. More >>
Redundancy Bill puts employees at risks
Thursday, 8 May 2003, 2:01 pm | Federated Farmers
The Status of Redundancy Payments Bill risks adversely affecting those that the Bill seeks to protect and should not proceed. More >>
New Sharemilkers Chair
Tuesday, 6 May 2003, 2:30 pm | Federated Farmers
Joy Thomas was elected chairman of the Sharemilkers Section of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) at their Annual General Meeting last week. More >>
Government Transport Policies Will Fail NZ
Wednesday, 30 April 2003, 12:29 am | Federated Farmers
More trains, bicycles cycles and sneakers are not the answer to transport problems facing New Zealand. More >>
Beekeepers Urged to Return Sticky Boards
Tuesday, 29 April 2003, 3:45 pm | Federated Farmers
Beekeepers are urged to return their sticky board to the Varroa Programme Group by 12 May. More >>
Government's RMA Amendment Bill Process Farcical
Monday, 28 April 2003, 2:31 pm | Federated Farmers
Government has left farmers with no choice but to air its concerns on the Resource Management Act Amendment Bill at an unofficial public hearing today. More >>
Sharemilkers Section AGM
Thursday, 24 April 2003, 5:12 pm | Federated Farmers
The Annual General Meeting of the Sharemilkers Section of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc.) will be held at the Mercure Hotel Windsor, Auckland on Friday 2 May. More >>
Leyland Solution Damaging for the Economy
Wednesday, 23 April 2003, 4:21 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) is alarmed the Government is still considering the Leyland approach as an option for fixing the electricity sector. More >>
Referendum essential on Supreme Court Bill
Wednesday, 23 April 2003, 12:32 am | Federated Farmers
The Government's proposal to establish a Supreme Court of New Zealand and abolish appeals to the Privy Council is one that should not be taken lightly, says Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) President, Tom Lambie. More >>
GMReports Reinforce Need to Preserve Opportunities
Monday, 21 April 2003, 10:56 am | Federated Farmers
Reports on the impacts of Genetically Modified Organisms released by the Government today reinforce the need to preserve opportunities, says Federated Farmers National Board member Neil Barton. More >>
Farmers allowed on the Road over Easter
Thursday, 17 April 2003, 9:58 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) has successfully obtained an exemption for its financial members to operate large agricultural machinery on the road over the Easter holiday period and on ANZAC day. More >>
Holidays Potentially Deadly for Kids on Farms
Thursday, 17 April 2003, 12:15 am | Federated Farmers
Farms are great places to spend the school holidays but they are primarily a place of work, says Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) Vice President Charlie Pedersen. More >>
