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Federated Farmers will Fight against Prison
Thursday, 7 June 2001, 5:00 pm | Federated Farmers
Auckland Provincial President of Federated Farmers, Colin Bull today said that North Waikato members would continue to oppose the construction of a prison in Hall Rd, Meremere. "We will fight this proposal every step of the way and will make strong ... More >>
New Sharemilking Variable Order Signed
Thursday, 7 June 2001, 2:08 pm | Federated Farmers
A new Sharemilking Agreements Order was signed into law by the Governor General on 30 May. The new order took affect from the start of the new dairy season on 1 June 2001. "It is important for all sharemilkers and dairy farmers employing variable ... More >>
Retired Dairy Leaders Views Not New
Tuesday, 5 June 2001, 6:22 pm | Federated Farmers
DFNZ Chairman Charlie Pedersen today said that the anti-Global Co proposal put forward by Mark Masters and Malcolm Bailey would come as no surprise to any dairy farmer and would be seen as old news. More >>
Farmer's Diesel Problems Not Fixed
Tuesday, 5 June 2001, 3:49 pm | Federated Farmers
"The problems associated with tainted diesel fuel have only begun for some agricultural users." said Neil Barton, Federated Farmers Grains Council Chairman. "While fuel companies have assured users that diesel problems would soon subside as new ... More >>
Bay Farmers Want Meat Industry Competition
Tuesday, 5 June 2001, 3:47 pm | Federated Farmers
Hawkes Bay Federated Farmers are concerned at the potential lack of competition at the farm gate for livestock. More >>
Landowners Electricity Concerns
Tuesday, 5 June 2001, 3:46 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers Vice President, Tom Lambie today welcomed the Rural Affairs Minister, Jim Sutton and Energy Minister Pete Hodgson commitment to withdraw the draconian clause that would have retrospectively deemed all electricity lines to have been ... More >>
ACC Treatment of Self-employed still inequitable
Friday, 1 June 2001, 4:45 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers National Board Member Roger Barton told the Select Committee examining the Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation Bill this week that they should take this opportunity to remove the compensation inequities that remain for the self-employed. More >>
Tranz Rail Helps Move Forage
Friday, 1 June 2001, 11:28 am | Federated Farmers
Tranz Rail is helping Marlborough farmers by transporting baleage from the Central Plateau in the North Island to Blenheim. Mr Chris Le Cren, Fire and Drought Coordinator for Federated Farmer's today welcomed Trans Rail's generous offer. "The feed ... More >>
MPS Review Response Thoughtful & Considered
Thursday, 31 May 2001, 11:35 am | Federated Farmers
"The Government's proposed response to the recommendations of the independent Review of the Operation of Monetary Policy is sound," said Federated Farmers President Alistair Polson. More >>
Farmers concerned at implications of faulty diesel
Tuesday, 29 May 2001, 5:35 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is concerned about the problems that faulty diesel fuel is causing. Already some farmers have experienced difficulties in feeding stock as a result of the faulty diesel. Arable farmers trying to plant out autumn crops have also had ... More >>
Put Fish and Game Council Under The Microscope
Tuesday, 29 May 2001, 9:09 am | Federated Farmers
"Serious questions must be asked about the Fish and Game Council's use of statutory funds and their accountability to those who pay through compulsory fishing and hunting licenses," FFNZ President Alistair Polson said today. More >>
Australians Admire New Zealand's Pragmatism
Friday, 25 May 2001, 3:45 pm | Federated Farmers
Dairy Farmers of New Zealand (DFNZ) Chairman Charlie Pedersen said today that the DFNZ's recent Australia-based AGM and Study Tour of the Victorian dairy industry was a huge success. "The Australians admired our pragmatic approach towards ... More >>
Budget Does Little To Boost Competitiveness
Thursday, 24 May 2001, 4:23 pm | Federated Farmers
"A scattering of handouts in the budget is no substitute for sound economic polices aimed at improving New Zealand's international competitiveness," said Federated Farmers President Alistair Polson. More >>
Wheat Growers Won't Rush To Sign Contracts
Thursday, 24 May 2001, 10:30 am | Federated Farmers
"Wheat growers are not rushing to sign contracts currently on offer. Flour millers will have to be willing to lift their offers for milling wheat if they wish to be sure of New Zealand supply," Chairman of the Grains Council of Federated Farmers ... More >>
DFNZ Officials Receive Huge Show Of Support
Friday, 18 May 2001, 2:01 pm | Federated Farmers
Dairy Farmers of New Zealand Chairman Charlie Pedersen and Vice Chairman Kevin Wooding yesterday received a huge show of support when they were re-elected unopposed at the DFNZ Annual Conference held in Shepparton, Australia. Both were re-elected for ... More >>
Federated Farmers Welcomes Single Food Agency
Wednesday, 16 May 2001, 2:16 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers' Vice President Tom Lambie has welcomed the announcement that Government will set up a new Food Administration Agency to control food safety standards and food exports. More >>
Every Sharemilker And His Dog Should Be There
Tuesday, 15 May 2001, 2:57 pm | Federated Farmers
The Sharemilker of the Year Final Saturday 19 May 2001 Wairakei Resort and Conference Centre Regional winners/finalists below More >>
Milling Wheat Contracts Announced
Friday, 11 May 2001, 5:36 pm | Federated Farmers
The milling wheat contract recently announced by Champion Mills of $310/tonne for premium wheat, will not stop the decline in milling wheat production in the South Island, says Neil Barton, Chairman of the Grains Council of Federated Farmers. More >>
Reported Back RM Bill Will Fail To Deliver
Wednesday, 9 May 2001, 3:49 pm | Federated Farmers
"The Local Government and Environment Select Committee report on the Resource Management Amendment Bill has failed to deliver on key issues," commented President of Federated Farmers President, Alistair Polson. More >>
Federated Farmers Welcomes WTO Lamb Decision
Wednesday, 2 May 2001, 11:15 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers Chief Executive Tony St. Clair has welcomed the decision by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Appellate Body to uphold the decision made by the WTO expert panel that found the United States had breached international trade rules ... More >>
