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Expect Increased Rates Costs From New Government Freshwater Laws
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 11:11 am | Federated Farmers
The government’s new freshwater laws, signed off this week, have the potential to create significant unnecessary costs for ratepayers, farmers and entire communities, Federated Farmers says. "We all want good water quality, that’s why farmers ... More >>
Feds Pleased With Safeguards In Dairy Law Changes
Thursday, 30 July 2020, 11:01 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers counts it as a significant win that safeguards will likely be written into the Fonterra constitution for dairy farms that change hands under a succession plan or are in a remote area. The Dairy Industry Restructuring Amendment ... More >>
RMA Needs Top-to-tail Overhaul, Not More Band-aids, Feds Says
Wednesday, 29 July 2020, 11:46 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is on board with the chorus of voices across diverse sector groups saying the Resource Management Act is broken and no longer fit for purpose. "What started off as a relatively simple, one-stop-shop piece of legislation formed 30 ... More >>
Feds Applauds Carpet Maker’s Wool Focus
Monday, 27 July 2020, 8:41 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers congratulates the leadership shown by New Zealand carpet maker Cavalier Corporation in announcing last week it will to return to its roots as a wool and natural fibres-only business. Cavalier said in February that profit margins ... More >>
Pandemic Fall-out Weighs Heavily On Farmer Confidence
Friday, 24 July 2020, 10:49 am | Federated Farmers
Spurred by COVID-19 repercussions, farmer confidence in economic conditions has slumped to the lowest level since 2009, the Federated Farmers July Farm Confidence Survey shows. Responses from 1,725 farmers saw a net 28.6% of them rate current economic ... More >>
Feds Committed To A Platform For Growth
Tuesday, 21 July 2020, 6:16 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers launches its General Election 2020 Platform today, challenging political parties in the upcoming general election to take a sensible, practical and affordable approach to tackling issues of high importance to its members. "There’s ... More >>
Feds: Wool Is An Opportunity For All New Zealanders
Friday, 10 July 2020, 12:11 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers agrees that harnessing outside expertise and being market driven are keys to developing a sound strategic roadmap for reviving New Zealand’s strong wool sector. In its vision and action report released today, the Wool Industry Project ... More >>
Feds Applauds Labour's Pledge To Protect Productive Farmland
Friday, 3 July 2020, 3:08 pm | Federated Farmers
A commitment from Labour to protect productive farmland from blanket afforestation if re-elected is a step in the right direction, Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chairperson William Beetham says. "We’re really pleased there is now ... More >>
Rural NZ Deserve A Share Of The Infrastructure Spend - Feds
Friday, 3 July 2020, 9:34 am | Federated Farmers
As it divvies up the $3 billion ‘shovel ready’ infrastructure spending pie, the government should reserve a few slices for the rural areas that drive our export earnings, Federated Farmers says. "It’s understandable that the first 12 predominantly ... More >>
Farm Debt Mediation A Useful Backstop - Federated Farmers
Wednesday, 1 July 2020, 1:21 pm | Federated Farmers
The Farm Debt Mediation laws that take effect today [July 1] govern a scheme that farmers would hope never to have to use, but it’s a very useful backstop if a farm’s finances do go pear-shaped. "We strongly supported this legislation as it was ... More >>
Overwhelming Support For Continuing Seed Levy
Wednesday, 1 July 2020, 10:34 am | Federated Farmers
Growers have overwhelmingly supported the continuation of the Non-Proprietary and Uncertified Herbage Seeds Levy order for another six years. "In fact, from 82 percent in favour at the last levy vote in 2014, support shown during the vote last ... More >>
New Federated Farmers Board Mixes Experience With New Blood
Friday, 26 June 2020, 1:37 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers Chief Executive Terry Copeland is confident the newly-elected national board encompasses the depth of experience and expertise needed to maintain the organisation’s role as an effective voice for all farmers. "Feds has been ... More >>
Winning Hearts And Minds Is Key Task, Says Meat & Wool Leader
Thursday, 25 June 2020, 6:01 pm | Federated Farmers
Of all the difficult issues ahead, ensuring farmers "have the hearts and minds of all New Zealanders with us" is probably the toughest, the new Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Industry Group Chairperson William Beetham says. Beetham, who ... More >>
Federated Farmers Backs GoDairy Career Pathway
Wednesday, 24 June 2020, 3:07 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is right behind the 2020 GoDairy campaign, an industry and government partnership that smooths the pathway for Kiwis interested in taking first steps towards a career on dairy farms. "This is a win:win for New Zealanders who want to work ... More >>
Landcare Trust Funding A Win For Water Quality
Tuesday, 23 June 2020, 10:26 am | Federated Farmers
The additional $3 million for the New Zealand Landcare Trust from the Ministry for Primary Industries is money well spent, Federated Farmers water spokesperson Chris Allen says. "If you’re looking for ‘bang for buck’ investment with high ... More >>
Federated Farmers Supports New Apprenticeship Support Programme
Wednesday, 17 June 2020, 2:43 pm | Federated Farmers
The Government’s Apprenticeship Support Programme announcement is a win for farm employers and workers, says Federated Farmers employment spokesperson Chris Lewis. The programme provides $380 million for employers to take on and train apprentices ... More >>
Serious Flaws Remain In Rushed Emissions Reform Legislation
Wednesday, 17 June 2020, 7:58 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is disappointed to see emissions trading reform legislation was passed last night without some of the serious concerns raised during consultation being fixed. "The economic repercussions of COVID-19 are squeezing ... More >>
Common Sense Solution For Farmer Firearms Endorsements
Tuesday, 16 June 2020, 11:31 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is relieved that its advocacy for farmers to be able to apply for endorsements to use prohibited firearms for pest control has succeeded. A Supplementary Order Paper has been introduced to the Arms Legislation Bill today that allows agricultural ... More >>
Fears That Waikato Regional Plan Change 1 Could Stifle Good Farming Practices
Friday, 12 June 2020, 9:34 am | Federated Farmers
Proposed new regulations for the Waikato and Waipā River Catchments outlined in Plan change 1 have raised serious concerns in the agricultural sector. This was underlined by the turnout of more than 90 farmers, industry body and council representatives ... More >>
Stand Firm Mr Parker On EU Free Trade
Tuesday, 9 June 2020, 1:40 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers supports efforts by our Trade Minister David Parker to take the European Union to task over its handling of early negotiations around a free trade agreement. "Perhaps through misunderstanding rather than a determined leak of ... More >>
