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TPP a matter of when and not if, farming leader says
Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 11:56 am | Federated Farmers
Having returned from the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Federated Farmers believes the logic for the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) is so strong and its advantages so apparent, that the absence of President Obama from negotiations will not unduly ... More >>
Raetihi farmers frustrated but coping
Monday, 7 October 2013, 5:14 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers reliant upon Raetihi’s water supply are as frustrated as the urban residents are but remain hopeful alternative water supplies maybe secured by the end of this week. More >>
Vote now or forever hold your peace
Monday, 7 October 2013, 3:47 pm | Federated Farmers
With local government elections closing this week, Federated Farmers is urging farmers to make the most of their democratic right. More >>
Federated Farmers aids New Zealand’s agricultural diplomacy
Monday, 7 October 2013, 2:15 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers has successfully tabled a paper at the World Farmers Organisation that could greatly contribute to New Zealand’s global agricultural diplomacy. More >>
Last chance to enter environment awards for Canterbury
Friday, 4 October 2013, 4:58 pm | Federated Farmers
Due to the storm that wrecked havoc through Canterbury last month, this year’s Ballance Farm Environment Award nominations are being extended to Wednesday, 9 October. More >>
Science validates Taranaki landfarming as ‘fit for purpose’
Friday, 4 October 2013, 2:09 pm | Federated Farmers
Having described the Green Party’s claims about Taranaki landfarming as irresponsible scaremongering, Federated Farmers is buoyed that an independent scientific investigation has confirmed these farms are not only safe, but may be better for the environment. More >>
US Government shutdown warning to our farmers
Thursday, 3 October 2013, 3:13 pm | Federated Farmers
The budgetary deadlock, which has sections of the United States Government shutting down, should serve as a warning to New Zealand farmers to run conservative farm budgets. More >>
Council candidates answer the farmers in Manawatu-Rangitikei
Thursday, 3 October 2013, 12:48 pm | Federated Farmers
With voting for the 2013 council elections closing on 12 October, Federated Farmers Manawatu-Rangitikei is publicly releasing the answers to questions it put to all candidates seeking election. Answers that have attracted 1,540 page views to date. More >>
Drought over but affects will linger
Wednesday, 2 October 2013, 5:30 pm | Federated Farmers
While the drought of 2013 is now officially over, some farms, especially meat and fibre will see its aftermath linger for years to come. More >>
Martyn Dunne welcomed as new MPI Director-General
Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 4:28 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is pleased to welcome Martyn Dunne CNZM as the new Director-General of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). More >>
Federated Farmers builds talent with new appointments
Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 4:01 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers policy resource is being built up by several new appointments including a new dedicated regional policy advisor to be based in its Invercargill office. More >>
Westland trumps its big brother
Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 3:09 pm | Federated Farmers
New Zealand’s second largest dairy cooperative, Westland Milk Products, has managed to beat Fonterra Cooperative Group with $6.34 per kilogram of milk solids (kg/MS) payout before retentions. More >>
IPCC report endorses water storage
Monday, 30 September 2013, 7:07 pm | Federated Farmers
The logic for water storage is irrefutable with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicting New Zealand could face a future climate of heavier extreme rainfall, stronger and more extreme winter winds as well as longer periods of drought. More >>
Tatua delivers a stunner
Monday, 30 September 2013, 2:38 pm | Federated Farmers
Despite the high kiwi dollar, the Waikato based dairy cooperative, Tatua, has delivered an excellent result for its shareholding farmers with a cash payout after retentions of $7.40 per kilogram of milk solids (kg/MS). More >>
Employment law misses the mark on animal welfare
Monday, 30 September 2013, 10:22 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers feels employment law is failing when it comes to animal welfare issues. In a recent survey of its members, a clear picture was highlighted, where farm employers feel the legal system prevents them from ensuring livestock are not ... More >>
New Federated Farmers president for North Canterbury
Friday, 27 September 2013, 11:00 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers North Canterbury has selected dryland sheep and beef farmer Lynda Murchison as their new provincial president. More >>
AgResearch confirms its reconfiguration
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 6:29 pm | Federated Farmers
While it will not be without some pain, the need for modern progressive agricultural research centres of excellence has Federated Farmers supporting the reconfiguration of AgResearch. More >>
Arable Research report on stubble burning welcome
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 10:48 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers welcomes the Foundation of Arable Research’s & Environment Canterbury’s report on stubble burning. More >>
DOC's draft report was just that
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 10:44 am | Federated Farmers
As a Board Member of the World Farmers Organisation, I was recently asked to speak at World Water Week in Stockholm. Before farmers assail me about extravagant spending, it is one of the rare occasions where the United Nations covered my travel costs. ... More >>
First Dung Beetles to improve environment
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 10:39 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is watching with interest the first release of 500 Dung Beetles onto an organic dairy farm, in Southland today. More >>
