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FFNZ: Trout Ban Nonsensical and Unjustified
Monday, 9 September 2002, 12:04 am | Federated Farmers
The ridiculous nature of the moratorium on the importation of Trout Flesh has again been highlighted with MAF regulations preventing trout being served at the annual Southland party at the Beehive. More >>
ERMA Review May Have Negative Spin-offs
Wednesday, 28 August 2002, 4:26 pm | Federated Farmers
Having spent $6.5m on the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification which endorsed the rigorous nature of the Environmental Risk Management Authority, it is surprising that the Government is set to revisit ERMA's processes, says Federated Farmer's National ... More >>
DFNZ applauds release of Shareholders Council AR
Saturday, 24 August 2002, 4:25 pm | Federated Farmers
Dairy Farmers of New Zealand (DFNZ) has applauded the release of an excellent first annual report from the Fonterra Shareholders Council. More >>
FFNZ Membership Booming
Tuesday, 20 August 2002, 1:58 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmer's membership officially passed its 2001 total of 16,673 members yesterday, said Federated Farmers of New Zealand President Tom Lambie. More >>
Preserving Opportunities
Friday, 16 August 2002, 2:18 pm | Federated Farmers
Yesterday Federated Farmers told ERMA that it supported the contained research trials proposed by AgResearch because "The research will build on that research which is already underway; and it will increase knowledge, which could benefit producers ... More >>
Recognition Of Agriculture In New Cabinet
Thursday, 15 August 2002, 1:30 pm | Federated Farmers
The Prime Minister has acknowledged the importance of the rural sector by bolstering the ministerial resource in Agriculture, Biosecurity and Rural Affairs, says Federated Farmer's President Tom Lambie. More >>
FFNZ Seeking Briefing on Possible GM Contamination
Friday, 9 August 2002, 2:16 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) is seeking a detailed briefing from MAF regarding the possible risk of GM contamination in the maize seed grown by Pacific Seeds. More >>
Forest And Bird Urged To Work With Landowners
Wednesday, 7 August 2002, 2:51 pm | Federated Farmers
The attack on an excellent sustainable development initiative in South Taranaki is yet another example of Forest and Bird compromising their aims by failing to work proactively with private landowners, says Federated Farmer's board member John Aspinall. More >>
Outlook for Grain Prices Good
Wednesday, 7 August 2002, 12:20 am | Federated Farmers
Growers should be optimistic about grain prices for the upcoming season, says Grains Council Chairman Hugh Ritchie. More >>
Landowners Better Environmental Stewards
Wednesday, 7 August 2002, 12:19 am | Federated Farmers
Predators are the biggest threat to kiwis, not destruction of their habitat, say Federated Farmer's Wanganui President Rachel Stewart and Taranaki President Neville Haggenson. More >>
FFNZ Unaware of Working Dog Problems
Monday, 5 August 2002, 1:25 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is unaware of any problems relating to the welfare of farm dogs, says Federated Farmer's Vice President Charlie Pedersen. More >>
Feds Membership Booming in North Canterbury
Friday, 2 August 2002, 11:01 am | Federated Farmers
The strong growth in Federated Farmer's financial membership in North Canterbury reflects the value of a collective approach to fighting issues that impact on the business of farmers, says North Canterbury Federated Farmer's President Pam Richardson. More >>
Response to Fonterra Vote Disappointing
Monday, 29 July 2002, 4:15 pm | Federated Farmers
The poor response to Fonterra's ballot on constitutional changes highlights a major concern regarding the dairy co-operative's relationship with its shareholders, according to Dairy Farmers of New Zealand Chair Kevin Wooding and Sharemilkers' Section Chairman ... More >>
Feds: Cautious Optimism re US WTO Proposal
Friday, 26 July 2002, 4:11 pm | Federated Farmers
"Cautiously optimistic" is Federated Farmer's President Tom Lambie's reaction to the United States' proposed reforms for agricultural trade in the World Trade Organisation. More >>
Small Dairy Companies Outshine the Giant.
Wednesday, 24 July 2002, 1:36 pm | Federated Farmers
Tatua Dairy Company must be congratulated for its excellent performance and setting the standards for the rest of the diary industry, says Dairy Farmers of New Zealand Chairman Kevin Wooding. More >>
Climate Change Not the Biggest Threat to NZ
Tuesday, 23 July 2002, 4:55 pm | Federated Farmers
The Minister of Agriculture Hon Jim Sutton needs to provide New Zealand farmers with evidence to support his claims that Climate Change is the biggest threat to New Zealand Agriculture, says Federated Farmer's President Tom Lambie. More >>
Broadband initiatives must focus on Whole Regions
Monday, 22 July 2002, 9:25 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmer's President Tom Lambie has welcomed action on the government's plan to roll out high-speed internet access that would benefit the rural community. More >>
Brian Chamberlin awarded Life Member of FFNZ
Friday, 19 July 2002, 6:37 pm | Federated Farmers
Former Federated Farmer's President Brian Chamberlin was awarded Life Membership of FFNZ at the Federation's National Conference in Christchurch this week. More >>
Fonterra Loss requires further Scrutiny
Friday, 19 July 2002, 5:57 pm | Federated Farmers
While generally unconcerned about Fonterra's $50 million loss, Dairy Farmers of New Zealand Chairman Kevin Wooding says farmers will be closely scrutinising the full financial result in August. More >>
New FFNZ Office Holders
Friday, 19 July 2002, 12:06 am | Federated Farmers
Foxton dairy farmer Charlie Pedersen was elected Vice President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) at the Federation's National Conference in Christchurch this week. More >>
