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Federated Farmers - Latest News [Page 27]
Tax recommendations threaten future prosperity [6/3/19]
Monday, 11 March 2019, 1:24 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is calling on the Government to reject the majority of the raft of new taxes proposed by the Tax Working Group. More >>
Entries open for inaugural NZ Primary Industries Awards
Thursday, 7 March 2019, 11:12 am | Federated Farmers
Across New Zealand’s agri-sector, it has long been recognised that we need to tell our primary producers’ story better and to celebrate our innovators. That’s what the new Primary Industries Awards are all about. More >>
MPs hailed for putting the blowtorch on stock rustlers
Wednesday, 6 March 2019, 10:47 am | Federated Farmers
Politicians on both sides of the House get a thumbs-up from rural New Zealanders for passing tougher legislation on rustling this week, Federated Farmers rural security spokesperson Miles Anderson says. More >>
Winning the battle against pest pea weevil
Wednesday, 27 February 2019, 10:08 am | Federated Farmers
A return to pea production is finally on the horizon for Wairarapa growers, with confirmation no weevils were detected from the 25 trap crops planted in the 2018/19 season. More >>
Bringing the Primary Sector Together - PINZ 2019 is Coming
Monday, 25 February 2019, 10:15 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is teaming up with New Zealand’s leading conference company, Conferenz, to bring the country’s primary industry the conference it’s been missing. More >>
Feds: Put capital gains tax back in the kennel
Thursday, 21 February 2019, 12:35 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers has said from the outset that a capital gains tax is a mangy dog, that will add unacceptably high costs and complexity. More >>
Greater use of Council uniform charges would be fairer
Tuesday, 19 February 2019, 9:15 am | Federated Farmers
City, regional and district councils urgently need alternative funding frameworks if local government is to restore its credibility with communities, Federated Farmers says. More >>
Lease-holders' rights large part of High Country equation
Monday, 18 February 2019, 12:14 pm | Federated Farmers
It’s timely and worthwhile to review aspects of Crown lease land in the South Island High Country but the rights of leaseholders are just as important as other factors in the debate, Federated Farmers says. More >>
Federated Farmers and Gallagher forge new relationship
Friday, 15 February 2019, 3:38 pm | Federated Farmers
Long-standing contributor to New Zealand agriculture Gallagher Ltd and Federated Farmers are joining forces to form a new business partnership. More >>
Feds backs wool levy if there is a sound plan of action
Wednesday, 13 February 2019, 3:42 pm | Federated Farmers
The Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Council has today voted to support a compulsory wool levy on producers - but only if the cross-industry Wool Working Group comes up with a clear, practicable and compelling blueprint for lifting wool’s profile ... More >>
Agriculture is up to rebuild vocational training
Wednesday, 13 February 2019, 3:10 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers fully supports the government’s determination to put the spotlight on vocational education and look for better solutions for all Kiwis learning on the job, especially rural Kiwis. More >>
Brexit, protectionism takes toll on farmer confidence
Friday, 8 February 2019, 10:16 am | Federated Farmers
Farmers remain gloomy about the general economic outlook, and the Federated Farmers January Mid-Season Farm Confidence Survey also records steadily growing concern about recruiting able staff. More >>
More money needed for rural connectivity
Thursday, 7 February 2019, 3:04 pm | Federated Farmers
The announcement this week of more funding for rural connectivity is positive but it is just a drop in the required connectivity bucket, says Federated Farmers. More >>
Nelson fire
Wednesday, 6 February 2019, 3:35 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers urges its membership and all others in the Nelson area to take extreme care to avoid risks to life and property as the fire from Pigeon Valley continues to rage on. More >>
Farmers sick of being treated as rates ‘mugs’
Friday, 1 February 2019, 12:40 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers are out of patience with councils that treat them as cash cows, with a new Federated Farmers survey showing less than 4% believe they get good value for money from their rates. More >>
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 >>
