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New era dawning for the primary sector

Wednesday, 15 June 2016, 4:58 pm | Federated Farmers

The latest KPMG Agribusiness Agenda, released today confirms Federated Farmers thinking that the primary sector needs to do more to meet the changing needs of consumers and the wider public. More >>

Feds say LGNZ programme a step in the right direction

Wednesday, 15 June 2016, 4:45 pm | Federated Farmers

Feds say Local Government New Zealand’s Excellence Programme a step in the right direction More >>

FF Announces New General Manager Policy and Advocacy

Monday, 13 June 2016, 11:56 am | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers of New Zealand welcomes Gavin Forrest to the position of general manager, policy and advocacy. More >>

Feds partners with Perpetual Guardian

Thursday, 9 June 2016, 5:10 pm | Federated Farmers

A new partnership between Federated Farmers and Perpetual Guardian will encourage members to plan for the future and ensure stability in rural communities through responsible succession planning. More >>

State of rivers not a political football

Thursday, 9 June 2016, 1:13 pm | Federated Farmers

The state of our rivers should never be treated as a political football. Yet in the past week, we’ve had two blatantly orchestrated political announcements that do. More >>

Dual role at Feds for multi-talented farmer

Thursday, 2 June 2016, 3:03 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers newest provincial president Simon Williamson is used to flying high and has taken the reins of both Federated Farmers High Country Industry Group and North Otago Province. More >>

Most farmers still satisfied with banks, pressure building

Monday, 30 May 2016, 5:05 pm | Federated Farmers

Farmers overall remain satisfied with their banks, but pressure is building and sharemilkers are feeling it most a Federated Farmers survey has revealed. More >>

Federated Farmers welcomes Freshwater Improvement Fund

Friday, 27 May 2016, 2:41 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers is commending the Government on a new $100 million Freshwater Improvement Fund to aid communities investment in solutions for water quality in New Zealand’s rivers, lakes and groundwater supplies, announced in yesterday’s ... More >>

TB continues to be challenge for next decade

Friday, 27 May 2016, 12:43 pm | Federated Farmers

Funding for TB control is less than it has been in the past but Federated Farmers is confident the new programme will continue to make progress with a more efficient spend of the money. More >>

Funding good start in tackling Wilding Pine

Friday, 27 May 2016, 11:08 am | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers welcomes funding for the control of Wilding Pines but warns that more money is needed for biosecurity incursion response measures. More >>

Farmers applaud responsible budget and urge tax cuts

Thursday, 26 May 2016, 3:34 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers supports the Government’s prudent financial management and maintenance of surpluses announced in today’s Budget. More >>

Milk price prediction means prolonged doubt for farmers

Thursday, 26 May 2016, 10:43 am | Federated Farmers

Farmers are resigned to another tight season after Fonterra confirmed its milk price at $4.25 for the coming season. More >>

Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act out of date

Monday, 23 May 2016, 11:49 am | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers is calling on the Government to urgently set up an expert panel to review the regulation of genetic modification (GM) in the wake of a report by the National Academy of Sciences which confirms the safety of GM crops. More >>

Farmers encouraged to have a laugh

Thursday, 19 May 2016, 3:58 pm | Federated Farmers

Laughter will be bought to farmers in the Manawatu next month thanks to comedian Jeremy Elwood. More >>

Feds disappointed at latest velvetleaf confirmation

Thursday, 19 May 2016, 11:41 am | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers is disappointed to learn that a fourth line of fodder beet seed has been confirmed as being contaminated with velvetleaf. More >>

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 >>