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Federated Farmers - Latest News [Page 37]

Flood hit Otago farmers appreciate Government assistance

Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 3:49 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers applauds the Government’s decision to declare a medium scale adverse event in flooded parts of Otago. More >>

Survey shows big jump in number of farms making a profit

Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 3:42 pm | Federated Farmers

A few weeks of winter remain but the Federated Farmers July Farm Confidence Survey shows there’s a spring in the step of those who work the land. More >>

Farmers muddy the waters for Rotorua festival

Friday, 28 July 2017, 3:25 pm | Federated Farmers

Without wishing to wallow in the absurdity of what some people are willing to pay for, farmers are bemused by plans by Rotorua to import mud from Korea. More >>

Government’s Fiddling With Immigration Doesn’t Help Rural NZ

Thursday, 27 July 2017, 4:32 pm | Federated Farmers

Calls from a united primary sector for the government’s latest round of immigration changes to address significant labour shortages in rural areas have obviously fallen on deaf ears. More >>

Feds Finds Useful Suggestions in PCE Report

Thursday, 27 July 2017, 3:47 pm | Federated Farmers

-- The report released today suggesting New Zealand needs a Climate Change Commission, like the UK’s, has qualified support from Federated Farmers. More >>

Farming in Top Four of Defining NZ Characteristics

Wednesday, 26 July 2017, 11:13 am | Federated Farmers

It’s often said Kiwis are sports-mad but a new survey shows our regard for agriculture and farming out-ranks rugby, netball and other sports as a hallmark of New Zealand. More >>

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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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