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Five Nuffield Farming Scholars named for 2014
Friday, 1 November 2013, 10:00 am | Federated Farmers
Five new names have been added to the historic list of Nuffield Scholars in New Zealand. More >>
Progress for irrigation in Otago and Rangitikei
Thursday, 31 October 2013, 11:24 am | Federated Farmers
“The Government’s $850,000 investment into the Central Otago and Rangitkei projects, through their Irrigation Acceleration Fund, will go a long way to improving these provinces economically and socially. It also bodes well for getting it right from ... More >>
Fonterra independent inquiry report pulls no punches
Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 5:50 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers believes the hard-hitting independent inquiry report of WPC80 for Fonterra Cooperative Group’s Board delivers a series of recommendations vital for the cooperative to adopt. More >>
Gigatown competition will change the future for one town
Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 5:01 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is excited by Chorus’s year-long competition to bring the fastest broadband speed to one New Zealand town. More >>
Rural mailboxes still open for business 5 days a week
Wednesday, 23 October 2013, 1:56 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is thrilled by the Government and New Zealand Post’s decision to keep rural deliveries to five days a week. More >>
Shannon pelt plant closure shows need for water storage
Wednesday, 23 October 2013, 9:53 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers Manawatu-Rangitikei believes the closure of Silver Fern Farms’ former fellmongery plant in Shannon, shows not only the need for water storage projects like Hawke’s Bay Ruataniwha, but the need for a viable meat industry. More >>
Avoiding panic on Canterbury’s water quality
Wednesday, 23 October 2013, 9:02 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers believes comments on the safety of drinking water, attributed to the Officer of Health for Canterbury, Dr Alistair Humphrey and given extensive coverage in The Press, is causing unnecessary alarm. More >>
Farmers asked to ‘Rally 4 Ruataniwha’ on Wednesday
Tuesday, 22 October 2013, 8:49 am | Federated Farmers
Hawke’s Bay’s arable, sheep, beef and dairy farmers are being urged to show their support for the Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme this Wednesday, 23 October. More >>
Potential takeover of Synlait Farms
Saturday, 19 October 2013, 12:29 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers will be watching developments very closely as Shanghai Pengxin Group backed Standard Farm Limited, forms part of a consortia looking to takeover Synlait Farms Limited. More >>
Wanganui drenching has a silver lining
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 12:31 pm | Federated Farmers
While some Wanganui homeowners, businesses and farmers have been affected by this week’s torrential downpour, Federated Farmers believes there is a silver lining. More >>
Federated Farmers Hawke’s Bay welcomes councillors
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 12:10 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers Hawke’s Bay is pledging to work alongside councillors just elected at a regional, city and district level. More >>
Federated Farmers Gisborne-Wairoa welcomes councillors
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 12:09 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers Gisborne-Wairoa is pledging to work alongside all councillors following the recent council elections. More >>
Fed Farmers President contender for communicator of the year
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 10:28 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers National President, Bruce Wills, has been selected as a finalist for Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) Communicator of the Year. The award recognises skills in a leader who promotes open and honest communications within ... More >>
Dairy convictions send a powerful message
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 3:35 pm | Federated Farmers
Following the conviction and fining of farmers under the Resource Management Act, Federated Farmers supports the legal role regional councils play in protecting the environment. More >>
Sentencing in dairy cattle cruelty case welcomed
Monday, 14 October 2013, 5:10 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers has welcomed the sentencing of former Mid-Canterbury dairy herd manager Kevin Smith More >>
Winds rip into rural Canterbury
Monday, 14 October 2013, 11:49 am | Federated Farmers
After a rugged night of gale force winds, Federated Farmers is looking to ascertain the extent of wind related damage in rural Canterbury. More >>
Farmer’s rights overlooked with power lines
Friday, 11 October 2013, 3:42 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is helping farmers understand their rights when it comes to electricity lines on their property. More >>
Starlings are back & so are tractor fires
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 4:26 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is reminding farmers to check their tractors for starling nests to avoid tractor fires this summer. More >>
Mental health courses for rural professionals
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 4:03 pm | Federated Farmers
The Nelson and Marlborough Public Health Service, in association with Federated Farmers, Like Minds and Rural Support Trust are hosting a seminar to help participants recognise the signs of depression. More >>
Mental health week should focus on rural needs
Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 3:37 pm | Federated Farmers
With Mental Health Awareness week upon us, Federated Farmers would like to emphasise the importance of talking about depression and removing the stigma around the issue. More >>
