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New Zealand Bee Industry Group Chair Announced
Tuesday, 4 March 2003, 5:19 pm | Federated Farmers
Waipawa beekeeper Milton Jackson has been elected Chair of the New Zealand Bee Industry Group (NZBIG). More >>
Magellan shows the way forward for beef trade
Tuesday, 4 March 2003, 12:26 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) has welcomed the release of the final phase of the Magellan Project which graphically illustrates the potential gains to New Zealand beef producers from the removal of international beef trade barriers. More >>
DFNZ call for Moratorium on Peak Notes
Wednesday, 19 February 2003, 8:46 am | Federated Farmers
Dairy Farmers of New Zealand is asking Fonterra to place a moratorium on the distribution of Peak Notes to Shareholders given increased pressure on farm incomes. More >>
Message to Alinghi Stunning Swiss Policy Change?
Friday, 14 February 2003, 5:25 pm | Federated Farmers
In a ringing endorsement of the benefits of being open to the world, the President of the Swiss Confederation, Mr Pascal Couchepin has congratulated Team Alinghi for its victory in the Louis-Vuitton Cup saying "Alinghi is flying the flag of Switzerland ... More >>
FMD Report Major Wake Up Call for NZ
Friday, 14 February 2003, 5:23 pm | Federated Farmers
A wake up call for all New Zealanders is how Federated Farmers of New Zealand President Tom Lambie described the Reserve Bank's report The macroeconomic impacts of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. More >>
Fonterra Payout Devastating for Sharemilkers
Friday, 14 February 2003, 5:07 pm | Federated Farmers
Fonterra's $3.60 payout represents a 30% drop in profitability for sharemilkers at a time when many have made commitments based on misleading predictions. More >>
Fonterra Should Stick to Core Business
Thursday, 13 February 2003, 9:21 am | Federated Farmers
Dairy farmers are gutted by Fonterra's announcement of a further drop in the price per kilo of milk solids to $3.60. More >>
Farmers Cautiously Optimistic about HSNO Changes
Thursday, 13 February 2003, 9:20 am | Federated Farmers
Farmers are cautiously optimistic about the changes to the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 covering genetic modification announced today, but the devil will be in the detail according to Federated Farmers National Board Member Neil Barton. More >>
Govt must focus on enhancing NZ's Growth Potential
Wednesday, 12 February 2003, 3:30 pm | Federated Farmers
If the Government is serious about moving New Zealand back into the top half of the OECD it must provide a business environment that encourages investment, inspires confidence and does not penalise the productive sector, says Federated Farmers of ... More >>
plant organisations to grow closer relationship
Friday, 7 February 2003, 5:58 pm | Federated Farmers
In a meeting to be hosted by the Federated Farmers of New Zealand, the Chairman and CEO of Plant Health Australia (PHA) will meet representatives of New Zealand plant industry organisations on Monday 10 February 2003 to exchange ideas and investigate ... More >>
FFNZ: Moth Importer's Fine Inadequate
Wednesday, 5 February 2003, 8:17 pm | Federated Farmers
The $5000 fine imposed on an Auckland man for illegally importing moths is grossly inadequate, says Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) President Tom Lambie. More >>
Federated Farmers form NZ Bee Industry Council
Tuesday, 4 February 2003, 6:46 pm | Federated Farmers
At the request of beekeeper members, Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) has today announced the formation of the interim New Zealand Bee Industry Council (NZBIC). More >>
Farmers allowed to work on Waitangi Day
Monday, 3 February 2003, 4:53 pm | 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 Waitangi Day holiday period. More >>
Land Access: Proceed with Caution
Friday, 24 January 2003, 9:50 am | Federated Farmers
Any decision to increase public access to rural New Zealand must proceed with caution, said Federated Farmers National Board Member John Aspinall. Mr Aspinall was commenting on the announcement by Rural Affairs Minister Jim Sutton that a reference group has ... More >>
Government Policies to Blame for Roading Crisis
Wednesday, 22 January 2003, 5:50 pm | Federated Farmers
"Failed government policies lie behind the current debate over Transit New Zealand's funding and diverting funds away from the rest of New Zealand to fix Auckland's traffic problems will only make matters worse said Charlie Pedersen, Vice President of Federated ... More >>
No Excuse for Biosecurity Breach
Wednesday, 22 January 2003, 5:06 pm | Federated Farmers
Andrew Hollingsworth's guilty plea to importing illegal moths into New Zealand highlights the need for ongoing government funded biosecurity education said Tom Lambie, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc.) More >>
Treasury Report Underlines Dependence on Agri
Thursday, 16 January 2003, 9:37 am | Federated Farmers
"The New Zealand economy depends too much on agriculture for farmers to be excessively restricted in their efforts to manage adverse climatic events said Tom Lambie, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc.). More >>
Ecoterrorist Threats Unacceptable
Wednesday, 15 January 2003, 3:31 pm | Federated Farmers
The threats by Ecoterrorists 'The Biodiversity Action Group' to release pests into New Zealand's wildlife sanctuaries is totally unacceptable says Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc.) President Tom Lambie. More >>
Fire Vigilance Urged In Rural Areas
Tuesday, 7 January 2003, 5:07 pm | Federated Farmers
The announcement that fire danger is starting to climb in parts of the South Island is a timely reminder for both farmers and holidaymakers says Federated Farmer's Rural Fire spokesman John Aspinall. More >>
Better Roading will reduce the Road Toll.
Tuesday, 7 January 2003, 11:25 am | Federated Farmers
The Transport Minister, Hon Paul Swain would be better off insisting that road user taxes were spent on roads rather than looking at reducing the blood alcohol limit for drivers, says Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) Vice President Charlie Pedersen. More >>
