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Federated Farmers - Latest News [Page 37]
After The Rain - Coordinated Rural Cleanup Begins
Tuesday, 25 July 2017, 11:07 am | Federated Farmers
The rural clean-up has begun after the weekend storm which caused extensive flooding throughout Otago and Canterbury. More >>
Boarding allowance rise is key issue for rural voters
Friday, 21 July 2017, 12:06 pm | Federated Farmers
For rural folk there’s a glaring omission in all the political parties’ education policies announced so far - an increase in the school boarding allowance. More >>
Federated Farmers Appeal ECan Catchment Proposal
Friday, 21 July 2017, 11:17 am | Federated Farmers
The Plan Change is ECan’s solution to addressing water quality issues associated with farming activities in Canterbury - but excludes catchments already addressed. More >>
Agricultural Census a valuable resource to farmers
Friday, 21 July 2017, 10:55 am | Federated Farmers
This year’s Agricultural Production Census is an important survey that assists all farmers and the primary sector says Federated Farmers. More >>
Charging For Water Would Open A Can of Worms
Monday, 10 July 2017, 4:45 pm | Federated Farmers
Charging For Water Would Open A Can of Worms Source: Federated Farmers -- Federated Farmers is worried talk of charging for commercial water use will take the country down an irreversible path of taxing ourselves unnecessarily, increasing prices and ... More >>
Pacific Alliance FTA negotiations hailed
Monday, 3 July 2017, 12:21 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers says it’s excellent news that New Zealand is underway with free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the Pacific Alliance countries of Mexico, Chile, Peru and Colombia. More >>
Feds’ commend Government on investment in global agriscience
Friday, 30 June 2017, 4:11 pm | Federated Farmers
The announcement today, made by Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee, is a progressive step that will drive science and innovation in the agriculture sector. More >>
Arable Farmers Honoured with Inaugural Awards
Thursday, 29 June 2017, 9:46 am | Federated Farmers
The best and brightest of the country’s arable industry was celebrated and honoured at last night’s Federated Farmers’ Arable Industry Conference and AGM at Lincoln. More >>
Greenpeace report verging on hysteria in election year
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 3:32 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is disappointed Greenpeace has resorted to sensationalist rhetoric in a report published today that implies agriculture and related activities are a threat to all New Zealanders’ health. More >>
Farmers Feeling Less Stress From Their Banks
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 10:43 am | Federated Farmers
Pressure on farmers appears to be easing a little on the back of an improved farming outlook, according to Federated Farmers’ latest Banking Survey undertaken in May by Research First. More >>
Federated Farmers elects first woman national president
Thursday, 22 June 2017, 3:42 pm | Federated Farmers
West Coast dairy farmer Katie Milne is the new Federated Farmers’ National President- becoming the first woman in the Federation’s 118-year history to hold the presidency. More >>
Manifesto calls for pragmatic approach to environment
Thursday, 22 June 2017, 12:35 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers has launched its ‘Farmers’ Manifesto’ 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. More >>
Big sky thinking needed on meat and wool
Tuesday, 20 June 2017, 11:16 am | Federated Farmers
It’s time for "big sky forward thinking" on the cost, marketing and competition challenges facing the New Zealand meat and wool sectors, Rick Powdrell says. More >>
Annual Investment in rural health services is essential
Wednesday, 14 June 2017, 4:21 pm | Federated Farmers
Annual Investment in rural health services is essential says Feds Source: Federated Farmers -- Government investment in rural health services for the third consecutive year provides essential ongoing support for the provinces says Federated Farmers. ... More >>
Commonsense prevails on firearms recommendations says Feds
Wednesday, 14 June 2017, 12:38 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is pleased to see that Police Minister Paula Bennett has listened to the concerns of the rural community on the Parliamentary Select Committee report into the illegal possession of firearms. More >>
Positive steps towards tackling stock theft
Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 11:15 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is delighted to see the Sentencing (Livestock Rustling) Amendment Bill being drawn from the ballot to go before Parliament. More >>
Feds heartened by Labour’s election pledge on immigration
Monday, 12 June 2017, 4:20 pm | Federated Farmers
Feds heartened by Labour’s election pledge on immigration Source: Federated Farmers -- Federated Farmers is heartened by the Labour Party’s proposal to create a regional skills shortlist which places emphasis on the settlement of skilled workers to the ... More >>
Feds' withdraw Mackenzie Basin appeal
Monday, 12 June 2017, 11:08 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers has withdrawn its appeal on the Environment Court’s Mackenzie Basin decision, opting for less time in court, more time around the table for discussions. More >>
Feds query Labour Party’s election pledge on freshwater
Saturday, 10 June 2017, 12:13 pm | Federated Farmers
Feds query Labour Party’s election pledge on freshwater Source: Federated Farmers -- Federated Farmers is questioning the feasibility of the Labour Party’s policy on freshwater quality which was released today because it’s based on a false assumption ... More >>
Green Ribbon Awards Showcase Farmers' Environmental Work
Friday, 9 June 2017, 10:37 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is delighted to see farmers' environmental work being showcased and celebrated at the annual Green Ribbon Awards in Wellington last night. More >>
