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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 >>
WTO Canadian Dairy Result Great Christmas Present
Monday, 23 December 2002, 9:27 am | Federated Farmers
The ruling that Canadian export subsidies are in breech of WTO rules is a great Christmas present for New Zealand dairy farmers, says Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) President Tom Lambie. More >>
Farmers Put Government on Notice
Friday, 20 December 2002, 7:09 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers today put Government on notice that they will not tolerate funding the dreams and schemes of largely unfettered Local Authorities, says Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) Vice President Charlie Pedersen. More >>
DEFU - No reason for the Government to Crow
Friday, 20 December 2002, 10:35 am | Federated Farmers
The healthy state of the Government's Accounts as announced in the December Economic and Fiscal Update is no reason for the Government to be giving itself a congratulatory pat on the back, according to Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) President Tom ... More >>
FFNZ: Government Must Focus on Skill Shortage
Friday, 20 December 2002, 10:34 am | Federated Farmers
Don't use minimum wages as a substitute for growing the skill base of young New Zealanders, says Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) Vice President Charlie Pedersen. More >>
Monopoly ACC continues to raise rates
Thursday, 19 December 2002, 2:04 pm | Federated Farmers
The Government has added insult to injury for farmers by adding even more to ACC's proposed increase to their levies, said Charlie Pedersen, Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) National Vice President. More >>
Motorists need not pay more for ACC Fuel Levy
Thursday, 19 December 2002, 2:03 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) is calling on the Government to offset the proposed 3 cent increase to the ACC fuel levy by reducing the fuel tax it siphons off motorists. More >>
Take Care of Kids on farms over the Holidays
Thursday, 19 December 2002, 10:43 am | Federated Farmers
Farms are fun places for kids to spend their holidays but we cannot forget they are a workplace, says Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) Vice President Charlie Pedersen. More >>
Transport Policies Stifle Economic Growth
Tuesday, 17 December 2002, 6:11 pm | Federated Farmers
The Government and the Greens are seeking to stifle New Zealand's economic growth on the false assumption that private motor cars and road transport create more problems than they solve, says Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). Vice President Charlie ... More >>
Reducing Farm Emissions Far from Certain
Wednesday, 11 December 2002, 5:26 pm | Federated Farmers
New Zealand farms are complex biological and environmental systems and developing solutions for farmers that do not pose risks to economic viability, animal welfare and consumer acceptance is no easy task, says Federated Farmer's National Board Member ... More >>
