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Farmers ‘we’re back’ following the 2013 drought
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 7:01 pm | Federated Farmers
Agricultural production has turned in a stellar performance in the September quarter, which has helped to lift Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the quarter by 1.4 percent. All this on the day China has overtaken Australia as our single largest export market. ... More >>
Christmas comes early for Westland dairy farmers
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 5:16 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is thrilled about the latest announcement from Westland Milk Products regarding their milk pay-out forecast of $8.30 per kilogram of milk solids. More >>
Red meat is worth 35 annual Avatars and could be much more
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 2:30 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers has started consultation among its membership covering reform of New Zealand’s $6 billion Red Meat industry. The red-meat industry is currently worth around 35 annual Avatar movies to the New Zealand economy. More >>
Taranaki provincial president hands over the reins
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 2:21 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is saddened to lose its Taranaki provincial president, Harvey Leach, following his resignation this week. “Harvey has been a huge influence and a game changer in the Taranaki region, and we will all be sad to see him go,” says Bruce ... More >>
Canterbury style zone committee comes to the Wairarapa
Wednesday, 18 December 2013, 2:54 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers’ Wairarapa welcomes the formation of the Ruamahanga Whaitua Committee and its commitment to balance environmental and economic values for the Ruamahanga Catchment. More >>
Farmers thank Eoin Garden as he steps down
Wednesday, 18 December 2013, 9:57 am | Federated Farmers
With Silver Fern Farms’ Annual General Meeting today, Eoin Garden, a stalwart of the New Zealand steps down from Silver Fern Farms Board after 16-years serving the cooperative; the last six years as its chairman. “On behalf of Federated Farmers ... More >>
Financial report shows agriculture is well on track
Tuesday, 17 December 2013, 5:10 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is pleased to see the Government’s half year Economic and Fiscal Update report showing a faster growing economy, with the agriculture industry being well on its way to doubling its exports by 2025. More >>
Canterbury suffers another blow
Tuesday, 17 December 2013, 2:00 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers are reeling from yet another blow, after a severe localised hail storm tore its way through the Mayfield area of Mid-Canterbury. “As the year draws to a close and we are fast approaching harvesting season, Mid-Canterbury farmers are facing ... More >>
Commerce Commission to lay charges over swaps
Tuesday, 17 December 2013, 10:59 am | Federated Farmers
Having written to the Commerce Commission last November and encouraged members affected by interest rate swaps to contact the Commerce Commission, Federated Farmers welcomes the Commission’s decision to put the matter before the Courts. More >>
Public perception at a turning point
Monday, 16 December 2013, 4:44 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers believes the nation’s perception of the environment is at a turning point, looking at the Lincoln lecturer’s Public Perception’s report for 2013. More >>
Director elections mean an exciting Red Meat Industry
Monday, 16 December 2013, 4:43 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers looks forward to working with the Boards of the cooperatively owned Silver Fern Farms and Alliance Group following their recent Director elections. More >>
Farmers responsible for health and safety
Monday, 16 December 2013, 2:49 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers wants to send a timely reminder to farmers to be vigilant with health and safety this holiday season. “Leading into Christmas employers will be wrapping up the year with staff functions and over the holiday period friends and ... More >>
Week one in a revolutionary fortnight for red meat
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 7:09 pm | Federated Farmers
With red meat industry reform a big topic for farmers, Federated Farmers is welcoming the most comprehensive collaboration ever seen in the sector. With the Federation going out to its members next week on meat industry reform options, this becomes ... More >>
Biosecurity Government Industry Agreements a major boost
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 3:56 pm | Federated Farmers
Winning Cabinet approval for any policy initiative is never easy so the efforts of Primary Industries Minster, the Hon Nathan Guy with Government Industry Agreements (GIA), must be acknowledged for the way it will boost biosecurity readiness and response. More >>
Government inquiry ‘It ain’t broke, but it needs a tune up’
Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 3:03 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is pleased with the report released by the Government today, into the Whey Protein Concentrate incident, which is looking to improve relations overseas. More >>
Fonterra farmgate milkprice update a ‘mixed blessing’
Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 2:19 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers will have split views on Fonterra Cooperative Group confirming the farmgate milk forecast at $8.30 per kilogram of milksolids (kg/MS). While they will be pleased with that confirmation they will be less pleased to see the dividend forecast being ... More >>
Council win saves time and money
Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 6:53 pm | Federated Farmers
Council win saves time and money Federated Farmers Manawatu-Rangitkei is thrilled by the recent wins in the Horowhenua District Plan. “We have had two significant wins from the Horowhenua Council hearings, which means we will not need to appeal ... More >>
Federated Farmers on ECan’s Land & Water Regional Plan
Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 4:14 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers knows farming practices need to evolve in order to minimise Nitrogen loss from Canterbury farms. More >>
Beef & Lamb farmers say ‘Hola’ to our new Peruvian market
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 10:02 am | Federated Farmers
5 December 2013 Beef & Lamb farmers say ‘Hola’ to our new Peruvian market In a week of great trade news for New Zealand, Peru is set to become our latest export market for New Zealand beef and lamb. “Federated Farmers welcomes approval by Peru’s ... More >>
Farmers delighted at ACC levies
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 6:25 pm | Federated Farmers
4 December 2013 Farmers delighted at ACC levies Farmers are delighted the Government has confirmed ACC levies for 2014/15, which will see between 21 and 29 percent, shaved off work levy rates for farming ‘risk groups’. This reflects an improving safety ... More >>
