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Government Delivers Lifeline For Flood-Affected Farmers
Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 10:59 am | Federated Farmers
"This funding is desperately needed to support recovery efforts on the ground and will make a real difference for farming families," says Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford. More >>
Alternative Grass Grub Weapon Now Urgent
Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 12:01 pm | Federated Farmers
A 2018 study said native scarab grass grub causes losses of up to $380 million on dairy farms and $205 million on sheep and beef farmers every year - and that was with access to chlorpyrifos. More >>
New Finance Rules Risk Cutting Off Rural Lending
Monday, 14 July 2025, 3:52 pm | Federated Farmers
Without real-world knowledge of farming systems, the framework fails to reflect the operational realities and sustainability efforts already embedded in New Zealand’s primary sector. More >>
Five Farmer Advocates Recognised For Outstanding Service
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 3:07 pm | Federated Farmers
Five grassroots champions for Kiwi farmers have been recognised for their massive contributions to agriculture, winning awards at the Federated Farmers national AGM last week. Each year, the organisation’s national awards celebrate farmers who ... More >>
Feds Win On Not-For-Profit Tax Change
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 12:56 pm | Federated Farmers
"This is a significant win for Federated Farmers, which earlier this week called on the Revenue Minister to act quickly on these proposals," national board member Richard McIntyre says. More >>
Feds Call On Minister Watts To Rule Out Yet Another Tax
Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 12:55 pm | Federated Farmers
Under the proposal, organisations like Federated Farmers would be taxed on their membership subscription income for the first time. More >>
Rural Voters Fed Up With Rates Rip-Off
Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 10:20 am | Federated Farmers
"When elections happen this October, voters should back candidates who commit to capping general rate increases at inflation - unless there’s a genuinely extraordinary reason not to," Feds local government spokesperson Sandra Faulkner says. More >>
Wool Carpet Decision A ‘Parachute’ For Farmers
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 11:07 am | Federated Farmers
"Our wool industry is in major freefall, and this move from Kāinga Ora is the parachute we desperately need," Federated Farmers meat and wool chair Toby Williams says. More >>
Federated Farmers Launches KiwiSaver Petition
Monday, 9 June 2025, 9:10 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers has launched this petition: to hold the Government accountable and send a clear message that it’s time to follow through on their promise. More >>
Fish & Game Advocacy Function Under Review
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 2:32 pm | Federated Farmers
The proposed reforms will mean the New Zealand Fish & Game Council will be able to set a direction that is binding on regional Fish & Game Councils regarding advocacy. More >>
Save Our Sheep Billboards Hit Wellington
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 1:43 pm | Federated Farmers
Sheep farming is in crisis. We need the Government to urgently wake up to the impact poor policy is having on our farming families and rural communities, Federated Farmers meat & wool chair Toby Williams says. More >>
Farmer Satisfaction With Banks Better - But Fragile
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 9:31 am | Federated Farmers
Where farmers have given positive feedback in the survey, it’s usually about their individual managers, not bank policy. More >>
Federated Farmers Welcomes Freshwater Regulations Review
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 3:22 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers will be reading through the detail of today’s announcement and going back to the Government with our position, on behalf of our members, in the next few weeks. More >>
Federated Farmers Launches ‘SOS: Save Our Sheep’ Campaign
Monday, 26 May 2025, 1:03 pm | Federated Farmers
In just one generation New Zealand has lost over two-thirds of our national flock, reducing from over 70 million sheep in 1982 to fewer than 25 million sheep today. More >>
SOS Call: Save Our Sheep
Monday, 26 May 2025, 10:07 am | Federated Farmers
Since 2007, when the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) was first introduced, our national flock has shrunk by 40%. We’re now losing almost a million sheep every year. More >>
Balancing The Books Should Be At Budget’s Core - Federated Farmers
Wednesday, 21 May 2025, 10:16 am | Federated Farmers
"Farming businesses are beginning to experience the benefits of lower inflation and interest rates this year. A balanced budget will mean this stability is more likely to continue," Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford says. More >>
Government Must Deliver On KiwiSaver Promise For Young Farmers
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 11:33 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers dairy chair Richard McIntyre says young farmers across the country are being held back by outdated rules that don't reflect the reality of farm ownership or rural employment. More >>
New Crop Of PINZ Award Finalists Named
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 12:24 pm | Federated Farmers
The seventh annual Primary Industries NZ Awards are a highlight of the two-day PINZ Summit taking place at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre 24 and 25 June. Four young women selected as Emerging Leader Award finalists illustrate the depth of talent ... More >>
Carbon Forestry Loopholes Must Be Closed
Friday, 2 May 2025, 1:11 pm | Federated Farmers
The idea that buying seedlings before December 2024 is an intention to plant is an absolute joke. The Government need to close this loophole that being exploited. More >>
Farm Plan Improvements Heading In The Right Direction
Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 6:31 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers are welcoming the Government's intention to have a new farm plan system in place by the end of the year. More >>
