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A Brief History Of Federated Farmers
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 2:42 pm | Federated Farmers
In the aftermath of World War 2 a significant milestone was reached as the New Zealand Farmers Union and the Sheep Owners’ Federated merged into one organisation: Federated Farmers. More >>
Federated Farmers Celebrates 125-year Legacy
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 2:34 pm | Federated Farmers
The federation’s roots go back to 18 September 1899, when the first Farmers’ Union branch was formed in Kaitaia by Northland dairy farmer Thomas Portland Smith. More >>
Common Sense (finally) Prevails With Pause On Freshwater Farm Plan Rollout
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:05 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers says pressing pause on the rollout of freshwater farm plans until improvements can be made is a practical and pragmatic step from the Government. More >>
Feral Animals Are Costing Farmers A Fortune
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:37 am | Federated Farmers
A recent survey of more than 700 Federated Farmers members from across the country shows feral animals are costing farmers at least $213 million a year. More >>
Otago Regional Council’s Arrogance On Full Display
Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 5:18 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers are once again calling for Otago Regional Council to delay notification of new freshwater rules and lay the full costs bare for the community to see. More >>
Arable Sector Names Its Farmer Of The Year
Friday, 16 August 2024, 9:56 am | Federated Farmers
Simon Nitschke, who achieves consistently high crop yields and willingly shares his agronomic experience with other growers, is the 2024 Arable Farmer of the Year. More >>
Federated Farmers Back Local Government Reform In Southland
Thursday, 15 August 2024, 4:35 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers are throwing their support in behind calls for a serious conversation about the future of local government in Southland. More >>
Banking Inquiry Scope Hits The Mark
Wednesday, 14 August 2024, 7:43 pm | Federated Farmers
We need to make sure the rural voice stays front and centre during this process so we can find some genuine, practical and rapid solutions that will improve the lives of farming families. More >>
Federated Farmers: Gene-tech Conversation Positive Step Forward
Tuesday, 13 August 2024, 4:31 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers are acknowledging today’s genetic technology announcement as a positive step forward for New Zealand. More >>
Common Sense Prevails In Discharge Consent Saga
Friday, 9 August 2024, 1:27 pm | Federated Farmers
Hundreds of consents coming up for renewal would have faced an uncertain future and getting any new consent would have simply been impossible. More >>
Drinking Water Rule Change A Win For Farmers And Common Sense
Thursday, 8 August 2024, 4:15 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers says changes to drinking water rules announced today are a major win for farmers, rural communities, and common sense. More >>
Farmers Slam Gore Plan For ‘Massive Overreach’
Thursday, 8 August 2024, 2:05 pm | Federated Farmers
The Gore District Council have taken an approach where they won’t define specific sites of significance because Māori interact with the entire natural environment. More >>
Agri-product Regulatory Review Progress Applauded
Thursday, 1 August 2024, 3:03 pm | Federated Farmers
The terms of reference have now been signed off for the Ministry for Regulation review, and work is underway with importers, manufacturers and regulatory agencies to look for improvements and efficiencies. More >>
Otago Regional Council Caught With Their Pants Down
Thursday, 1 August 2024, 2:23 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers are also highly critical of Otago Regional Council’s statements that there will be no prohibition on the discharge of treated wastewater to water. More >>
Farmer Confidence Stubbornly Low
Monday, 29 July 2024, 11:06 am | Federated Farmers
Farm confidence has fallen since the start of the year, with debt, interest rates and banks causing the greatest concern to Kiwi farmers. More >>
Otago Feds Call For Transparency From Regional Council
Thursday, 25 July 2024, 8:13 pm | Federated Farmers
In particular Federated Farmers want to know how the new principle of Te Mana o te Wai will be applied under the new regulations. More >>
Arable Ready To Celebrate Their Best
Monday, 22 July 2024, 5:44 pm | Federated Farmers
From a farmer experimenting with nitrogen-fixing faba beans to an agronomy veteran helping with world-record wheat yield attempts, the 2024 Arable Award finalists have been named. "The awards are about celebrating all that’s good in our arable ... More >>
Bill A Positive Step For Climate Change Policy
Thursday, 11 July 2024, 6:41 pm | Federated Farmers
Mark Cameron’s Amendment Bill will largely reinstate changes made in 2004 that were then repealed in 2020 by the previous Government. More >>
Best And Brightest Of Primary Industries Recognised
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 4:40 am | Federated Farmers
The sixth annual Primary Industries New Zealand Awards were presented at Wellington’s Tākina Convention Centre, with winners across nine categories announced. More >>
Urgency Needed In Replacing RMA
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 2:28 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers strongly believes replacing the RMA is the most meaningful long-term economic reform this Government could deliver. More >>
