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Federated Farmers - Latest News [Page 22]
Please do something - because doing nothing isn’t working
Wednesday, 30 January 2019, 12:57 pm | Federated Farmers
It may be time for the Government to regulate airlines to broadcast biosecurity videos for all incoming passengers, says Federated Farmers. More >>
Deliberate food contamination needs harsher penalties
Tuesday, 15 January 2019, 11:58 am | Federated Farmers
A recent member’s bill which seeks to introduce harsher penalties and offences is good to see, but any action from it will have to be funded and resourced adequately to have any real impact, says Federated Farmers. More >>
Help for SMEs to accelerate Health & Safety appreciated
Thursday, 10 January 2019, 2:38 pm | Federated Farmers
Extra investment in workplace injury prevention, with a focus on small to medium businesses, will pay dividends not only in reducing pain and suffering but also in economic terms, Federated Farmers says. More >>
Let’s get better coverage for all
Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 4:42 pm | Federated Farmers
Better connectivity coverage is needed for rural business and communities to thrive, says Federated Farmers. More >>
Feds welcomes new Irrigation NZ chief executive
Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 2:42 pm | Federated Farmers
"Federated Farmers maintains an excellent working relationship with Irrigation New Zealand," Feds water and environment spokesperson Chris Allen says. More >>
Another assault on local democracy
Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 11:26 am | Federated Farmers
The Government should back off local government in the Hauraki Gulf and let the people decide their futures, says Federated Farmers Auckland. More >>
Temporary visa changes heading in right direction, Feds says
Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 11:41 am | Federated Farmers
Streamlining of procedures and new regional skills shortage lists are useful features of proposed changes to employer-assisted temporary work visas, Federated Farmers employment spokesperson Chris Lewis says. More >>
Federated Farmers cautiously optimistic on M.bovis plan
Monday, 17 December 2018, 4:20 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is supportive of today’s government call that we may be able to achieve the biosecurity triumph of being the first country in the world to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis. More >>
Federated Farmers thanks the Justice Minister Andrew Little
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 4:45 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers thanks the Justice Minister Andrew Little over his quick moves to protect farmers from livestock rustlers. More >>
Feds back recommendations for Overseer improvements
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 2:54 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers backs the call from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment for more work to be done to improve the accuracy and transparency of Overseer. More >>
More farmers feel under financial pressure
Tuesday, 11 December 2018, 3:08 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmer satisfaction with their banks is dropping, and more are feeling they are under financial pressure, the Federated Farmers November Banking Survey shows. More >>
Shoe buyer shows us the way on biosecurity
Friday, 7 December 2018, 2:10 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is hailing the actions of an Oamaru man who discovered live stink bugs nesting in shoes he bought on eBay as an example to us all. More >>
Raise a glass to dairy emissions intensity progress
Thursday, 6 December 2018, 1:31 pm | Federated Farmers
New analysis shows that dairy farmers around the world are making significant progress lowering the greenhouse gas emission intensity of milk production, Federated Farmers climate change spokesperson Andrew Hoggard says. More >>
When good sense takes control of the wheel
Tuesday, 27 November 2018, 3:46 pm | Federated Farmers
Today marks a big win for on farm safety and biosecurity, says Federated Farmers dairy chair Chris Lewis. More >>
Feds President spearheads delegation to Uruguay
Thursday, 22 November 2018, 9:19 am | Federated Farmers
Farmers, dairy product manufacturers and trade representatives in Uruguay and Argentina are hearing a New Zealand take on current agricultural issues this week. More >>
Lick your lips - it’s ice cream week
Monday, 19 November 2018, 1:08 pm | Federated Farmers
Here at Federated Farmers we are generally always ready to roll when it comes to celebrating ice cream. More >>
Tahi Ngātahi enters the workplace
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 3:10 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is pleased to see a new safety initiative made accessible for the wool industry workforce. More >>
Arable industry positivity on growth path
Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 1:23 pm | Federated Farmers
Cuts in unsold stocks and a continued resurgence in hectares sown is more evidence of confidence throughout the arable industry, Brian Leadley of Federated Farmers says. More >>
Feds optimistic about local government review
Tuesday, 6 November 2018, 12:38 pm | Federated Farmers
The thoroughness of an issues paper released today on local government funding and financing is cause for optimism, Federated Farmers President Katie Milne says. More >>
Eco-N codex discussions welcomed by Federated Farmers
Thursday, 1 November 2018, 10:06 am | Federated Farmers
The return of Eco-N for use on New Zealand pastures would be a boon for farmers and efforts to protect waterways, Federated Farmers environment spokesperson Chris Allen says. More >>
