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Feds warns resource management proposals won’t deliver
Monday, 16 May 2016, 4:44 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers told the select committee considering the Resource Legislation Amendment Bill today (Monday May 16, 2016) that current proposals will reduce the opportunity for public input, reduce opportunity for local decision making, and increase ... More >>
Connectivity and health facilities top priority
Friday, 6 May 2016, 4:05 pm | Federated Farmers
The Rural Health Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand (RHANZ) has concluded their inaugural RuralFest conference with a priority list sent to Parliament to contemplate. More >>
Federated Farmers disappointed by misguided protest
Wednesday, 4 May 2016, 1:45 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is surprised at the misguided protest by Greenpeace outside Wellington ACC offices this morning. More >>
Rural Health issues brought to the Beehive
Tuesday, 3 May 2016, 12:11 pm | Federated Farmers
Rural health issues will be brought to the Beehive this week during the Rural Health Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand’s’ (RHANZ) ‘RuralFest’ conference. More >>
Federated Farmers welcomes New Zealand Fire Services merger
Friday, 29 April 2016, 4:07 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers welcomes the Government’s announcement today that funding of $303 million will be used over four years to combine rural and urban fire services. More >>
Federated Farmers thrilled Ruataniwha scheme can now proceed
Thursday, 28 April 2016, 11:23 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is thrilled the Ruataniwha Water Storage scheme in Hawkes Bay has made another significant step towards hitting the go button, after it was confirmed sufficient water sign-up will make the scheme cash positive. More >>
Farming salaries holding firm despite tough conditions
Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 10:11 am | Federated Farmers
Dry stock farmers’ salaries have seen strong growth in the last year, according to Federated Farmers and Rabobank’s 2015/2016 employee remuneration report. More >>
Farmers' urged to make their voices heard at local elections
Wednesday, 20 April 2016, 4:59 pm | Federated Farmers
With local authority elections less than six months away, Federated Farmers is urging farmers to get engaged and involved. More >>
Federated Farmers supports proposed pest control regulations
Friday, 15 April 2016, 9:05 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers welcomes Environment Minister Hon Nick Smith’s proposed national pest control regulations under the Resource Management Act (RMA), announced today. More >>
Potential blackgrass incursion concerns Arable farmers
Friday, 8 April 2016, 2:47 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers and other arable industry groups, including Foundation of Arable Research and New Zealand Grain & Seed Trade Association, are working with MPI in their investigation and response following the detection of blackgrass seeds during ... More >>
Federated Farmers welcomes NZX milk price futures
Wednesday, 6 April 2016, 2:28 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers has welcomed today’s announcement that the Financial Markets Authority and Reserve Bank have formally approved NZX’s milk price futures and options contracts. Expected to launch in May 2016, these are designed to address ... More >>
Federated Farmers disappointed with appeal
Saturday, 19 March 2016, 3:17 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is deeply disappointed that Forest and Bird has appealed the High Court judgement allowing the DOC land exchange that will pave the way for the Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme in the Hawkes Bay. Federated Farmers water spokesperson Chris ... More >>
Federated Farmers welcomes cut in Official Cash Rate
Thursday, 10 March 2016, 10:29 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers has welcomed the Reserve Bank’s decision to cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.25 percent. More >>
Time for a second green revolution
Wednesday, 9 March 2016, 4:40 pm | Federated Farmers
A second green revolution is needed - and the answer includes genetic technologies, says Federated Farmers National President Dr William Rolleston. More >>
Latest Fonterra downgrade lumps more pressure on farmers
Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 2:14 pm | Federated Farmers
This morning's announcement by Fonterra of a reforecast Farmgate Milk Price for the 2015/16 season from $4.15 per kgMS to $3.90 per kgMS will lump more pressure on dairy farmers who will now be counting down the days to end of the season, according to ... More >>
Keeping the voice of farmer’s alive in Northland
Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 11:06 am | Federated Farmers
Northlanders' are encouraged to get out and support their rural community when the region’s biggest agricultural event is held later this week. More >>
Federated Farmers welcomes Bee Industry Unification
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 10:38 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers welcomes the announcement that the outcome of the National Beekeepers Association (NBA) special vote is positive. More >>
Freshwater discussion paper an important step
Monday, 22 February 2016, 9:30 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers has welcomed the release of the Government’s discussion paper on freshwater management as a useful next step in this important debate. More >>
Time to act over milk prices
Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 9:25 am | Federated Farmers
This morning’s Global Dairy Trade auction brought a 2.8% drop in the price index, lumping further pressure on New Zealand dairy farmers. More >>
Weaknesses in industry cohesion costing kiwi farmers
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 2:24 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers Meat and Fibre Chair Rick Powdrell is calling for action to be taken to address issues in the marketing of kiwi lamb overseas – particularly in the UK – to prevent our sheep farmers continuing to face low returns. More >>
