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Feds hail on-line fibre exchange as useful innovation
Monday, 21 May 2018, 1:29 pm | Federated Farmers
Transparency, ease-of-use and the potential for increasing competition among buyers are among the positives of the Natural Fibre Exchange (NFX), Federated Farmers says. More >>
Feds Kapiti and Wellington says no to roading rates rip-off
Monday, 21 May 2018, 12:40 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers fears when the Kapiti Coast District Council says it is interested in equity and affordability, it only means equity and affordability for urban residential ratepayers. More >>
Employment law amendments undermine flexibility, goodwill
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 12:52 pm | Federated Farmers
It’s a huge positive that proposed amendments to employment laws retain the 90-day trial period for employers with 19 or fewer staff, but it would be even better if it remained available to enterprises of all sizes. More >>
New biosecurity safety advertisement applauded
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 2:32 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers applauds the Australian Government’s intention to take border security more seriously by launching a new compulsory biosecurity safety video aimed at all incoming aircraft and cruise line passengers. More >>
Feds: Sort out the rebate system before extending fuel taxes
Thursday, 3 May 2018, 4:22 pm | Federated Farmers
If the government introduces a tax on diesel to fund transport it must first sort out the "cumbersome and costly" fuel excise duty rebate system, Federated Farmers told a select committee this afternoon. More >>
Feds: Stay safe this opening weekend
Wednesday, 2 May 2018, 1:39 pm | Federated Farmers
Feds: Stay safe this opening weekend Federated Farmers reminds duck shooters to take extra care over the upcoming hunting season. The opening weekend of the duck shooting season is a time of excitement and anticipation for duck shooters, but unfortunately ... More >>
Farmers consider their options after tough summer season
Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 12:53 pm | Federated Farmers
Having come through a tough summer for growing crops and with current market signals muted, it appears arable farmers are pulling back on planned autumn plantings. More >>
Proposed new taxes violate KISS principle
Monday, 30 April 2018, 1:30 pm | Federated Farmers
New Zealand enjoys a relatively neutral, non-distortionary tax system, with low compliance costs by international standards. Any changes should retain these hallmarks, Federated Farmers says. More >>
Govt's new approach reflects importance of biosecurity
Monday, 30 April 2018, 1:29 pm | Federated Farmers
As the struggle to deal with various nasty biosecurity incursions goes on around the country, particularly against the horrendous cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis, Federated Farmers is encouraged to see the Government take biosecurity seriously ... More >>
Wairarapa pea growing ban extended
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 3:06 pm | Federated Farmers
Extending the ban on growing peas in the Wairarapa for at least a further 12 months offers the best chance of ensuring pea weevil has been eradicated in the district, Wairarapa Federated Farmers Arable Chairperson Karen Williams says. More >>
Feds gives full backing to new Primary Sector Council
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 11:24 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is looking forward to working with the new Primary Sector Council announced this morning by the Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor. More >>
Local choppers can be the difference between life and death
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 9:31 am | Federated Farmers
Saving lives is more important than saving dollars, and that should be reflected in decisions about the nation’s rescue helicopter services, Federated Farmers President Katie Milne says. More >>
Farmers give thumbs down to new taxes
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 11:12 am | Federated Farmers
Any move to introduce a capital gains, land or environment tax will meet stiff opposition from farmers, a Federated Farmers survey shows. More >>
Good Idea! Feds Likes NZX Primary Sector Index Concept
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 3:00 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers congratulates the New Zealand Stock Exchange for coming up with the idea of creating a ‘primary sector index’ for investors. More >>
We Are Growing Houses Instead of Food - Feds
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 11:48 am | Federated Farmers
We are losing our most productive land to houses - that’s the most significant point Federated Farmers takes from the ‘Our Land 2018’ report released today. More >>
The Right People to Crunch the Climate Change Numbers
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 4:27 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers believes the make-up of the Interim Climate Change Committee announced this afternoon puts some significant scientific thinking on the case. "This should mean we can figure out once and for all just what the obligations are New ... More >>
Water quality results show pleasing improvements
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 12:32 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers says all the hard work being done to improve our freshwater quality is starting to pay off. More >>
Politicking put aside on livestock rustling
Thursday, 12 April 2018, 12:56 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is greatly encouraged by the cross-party support for tougher livestock theft deterrents being shown by members of the Primary Production Select Committee. More >>
Rural Health Alliance deserves funds injection - Feds
Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 1:45 pm | Federated Farmers
The Government should not switch off life support for what has been an effective voice for the health of rural New Zealanders, Federated Farmers President Katie Milne says. More >>
Rates grab undermines environment protection
Thursday, 5 April 2018, 3:39 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is deeply concerned that Auckland Council is proposing the removal of rates remissions for QEII National Trust covenanted land in the region. More >>
