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Big dairy results fortnight kicks off with Synlait
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 4:50 pm | Federated Farmers
In a big results fortnight for most dairy farmers and the New Zealand economy, listed milk processor Synlait has started the ball rolling with a net after tax profit for 2012/2013, which was ahead of its prospective financial information forecast. Fonterra ... More >>
Farmers congratulate new Labour Party leader and his team
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 3:11 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers looks forward to working positively with the new Labour Party lineup under its new leader, the Hon David Cunliffe and Deputy-Leader, the Hon David Parker. More >>
Major developments on the Ruataniwha water storage scheme
Friday, 20 September 2013, 8:52 am | Federated Farmers
On the day Federated Farmers is publishing candidate positions on the regional economic development of Hawke’s Bay, Federated Farmers is pleased to see TrustPower Limited and Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation Limited, sign a Memorandum of Understanding to ... More >>
Draft Ruataniwha Doc Report ‘Shadow Boxing’
Thursday, 19 September 2013, 3:41 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is unsurprised a draft Department of Conservation (DoC) report on the proposed Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme never advanced beyond draft status. The Federation instead believes publicly accessible information needs to lead the ... More >>
Farmers chuffed at proposed ACC levies
Wednesday, 18 September 2013, 9:31 am | Federated Farmers
ACC’s proposed levies for 2014/15 has received the thumbs-up from Federated Farmers. Yet with ACC levies still needing political sign-off, Federated Farmers is asking if the time has come to remove politicians from levy decision-making. More >>
Great support for Canterbury but it’s not over yet
Friday, 13 September 2013, 3:10 pm | Federated Farmers
The past week has been devastating for South Island farmers and with a short sharp wintry blast hitting the far south of the South Island on Saturday, we are not out of the woods yet. More >>
Government’s helping hand for Dairy reputation
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 4:56 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers thinks the new Market Connections Fund is an excellent initiative to help New Zealand businesses build back their relations with overseas customers. More >>
RMA reforms need to stay on track
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 6:16 pm | Federated Farmers
“No one is saying there should not be any change. It is widely recognised that the Act needs amending to ensure that it remains fit for purpose,” says Bruce Wills, Federated Farmers President. More >>
Urgent need for generators – big or small
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 5:08 pm | Federated Farmers
Power cuts throughout the South Island and significant damage to irrigators will mean that some dairy farmers will not be able to milk for some time and access to water will prove problematic. More >>
South Island farmers hit hard by storm
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 12:19 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is working with the Rural Support Trust to coordinate a response to the severe weather event in the South Island. More >>
Government inquiry critical for New Zealand
Friday, 6 September 2013, 4:45 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers welcomes the Government’s confirmation of an independent inquiry into the handling of Fonterra’s contamination incident. More >>
MPI To Work with Farmers On Blackgrass Biosecurity Response
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 5:14 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is working with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), and other stakeholders to ensure that blackgrass is not established in New Zealand, following the news of a potential blackgrass incursion in mid-Canterbury. More >>
Hoorah for Rotorua Lake water quality!
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 2:15 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers applauds a recent Bay of Plenty Regional Council report showing water quality improvement in the Rotorua Lakes catchment has improved significantly. More >>
Synlait joins the ‘Good News Club’
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 1:23 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is thrilled that Synlait has increased their forecast milk price of $8 per kilogram of milk solids. More >>
RMA reform bill third reading ‘a reform entrée’
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 2:26 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is welcoming some parts of the Resource Management Reform Bill 2012, which recently passed its third reading in the Parliament. “While some parts of the Bill relate to Auckland, other parts are an economic and environmental appetizer ... More >>
New Zealand working with Sri Lanka for dairy future
Monday, 2 September 2013, 4:47 pm | Federated Farmers
2 September 2013 New Zealand working with Sri Lanka for dairy future Following the uncertainty around the Fonterra scare, Federated Farmers is delighted to see the Government working with Sri Lanka in a bid to create greater confidence in our dairy ... More >>
Animal cruelty sentencing a balancing act
Monday, 2 September 2013, 3:47 pm | Federated Farmers
2 September 2013 Animal cruelty sentencing a balancing act Sentencing of a farm worker in Hamilton District Court today shows animal welfare is being taken seriously by the courts, in a fair and balanced approach. “Federated Farmers feels the sentencing ... More >>
Westland Milk Products joins the ‘good news club’
Friday, 30 August 2013, 1:47 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers West Coast says New Zealand’s second largest dairy cooperative, Westland Milk Products, has now joined the ‘good news club.’ The cooperative has revised its 2013/14 forecast payout to a range of $7.60-8.00 per kilogram of ... More >>
It’s not Clostridium botulinum
Thursday, 29 August 2013, 9:23 am | Federated Farmers
Farmers are hugely relieved that conclusive tests of the Whey Concentrate, WPC80, commissioned by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), have now cleared it of Clostridium botulinum. More >>
Time to face up to rural mental health needs
Wednesday, 28 August 2013, 4:39 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is joining the Rural General Practice Network in calling for specific funding for rural mental health. This follows the latest annual release of suicide statistics by the Chief Coroner. More >>
