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Dairy is Sustainable and with a big ‘S’ too
Wednesday, 20 February 2013, 2:44 pm | Federated Farmers
On 31 May 2014, when Federated Farmers looks back on the 2013/14 season, 90 percent of New Zealand’s dairy cattle will have been excluded from waterways with 100 percent excluded from wetlands. By 2017, both figures will be 100 percent. More >>
Better Lake Rotorua = Farmers + Community + Councils
Monday, 18 February 2013, 4:38 pm | Federated Farmers
A “third way” to better water quality is the promise of the Lake Rotorua Primary Producers Collective signed between Federated Farmers, Te Arawa and councils. More >>
A time for traceable New Zealand beef to deliver
Thursday, 14 February 2013, 4:42 pm | Federated Farmers
With New Zealand beef traceable under the National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) scheme, Federated Farmers believes the current horsemeat scandal in Europe provides an opportunity for NAIT to deliver on its value-add promise for our farmers. More >>
Goats Chuffed, Not Gruff
Thursday, 14 February 2013, 4:27 pm | Federated Farmers
MEDIA RELEASE FREEPHONE 0800 327 646 I WEBSITE WWW.FEDFARM.ORG.NZ _______________________________ 14 February 2013 Goats Chuffed, Not Gruff An agreement among various producer representatives to have equal representation on the Federated Farmers Goats Industry Group means ... More >>
President Obama’s TPP talk excites Kiwi famers
Thursday, 14 February 2013, 11:21 am | Federated Farmers
President Obama’s TPP talk excites Kiwi famers Federated Farmers is elated U.S. President, Barack Obama, has committed the United States to the Trans Pacific Partnership in his State of the Union address. “The world is a better and safer place when ... More >>
The export ‘scandal’ you are not hearing about
Tuesday, 12 February 2013, 11:43 am | Federated Farmers
“The New Zealand wool industry is currently weak and fragmented to the point of being dysfunctional,” writes Sandra Faulkner in her just released Nuffield Farming Scholarship report . These words could come from the lips of many a strong wool grower. ... More >>
Primary industry experts on National Science Challenges
Friday, 8 February 2013, 11:13 am | Federated Farmers
Primary industry experts on National Science Challenges panel Federated Farmers is excited three experts from the primary industries are part of the eleven person panel charged with identifying New Zealand’s science challenges. “We are excited ... More >>
Farmers Welcome Rain Reprieve
Thursday, 7 February 2013, 8:54 am | Federated Farmers
MEDIA RELEASE FREEPHONE 0800 327 646 I WEBSITE WWW.FEDFARM.ORG.NZ ___________________________________________________________________ 6 February 2013 Farmers Welcome Rain Reprieve With rain greeting the Minister for Primary Industries, the Hon Nathan Guy, in the Hawke’s Bay yesterday, Federated ... More >>
Christchurch rebuild must boost wool
Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 3:02 pm | Federated Farmers
With over two million square metres of floorcoverings needed for the Christchurch rebuild, Federated Farmers believes strong wool should be given a leading role. “If the Christchurch rebuild does not bring woollen floor coverings to the fore, then ... More >>
Rural Mental Health Campaign
Monday, 4 February 2013, 2:02 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmer’s ‘When Life’s a Bitch’, rural mental health campaign, is under way and picking up traction. “Rural Kiwis are coming forward, wanting to share their stories and to help those who are struggling,” says Jeannette Maxwell, ... More >>
Statistics Shows Farmers Are Getting Health & Safety
Monday, 4 February 2013, 1:57 pm | Federated Farmers
4 February 2013 Statistics Shows Farmers Are Getting Health & Safety With ACC claims for occupational quad bike accidents falling by 17 percent and serious harm down ten percent, a combined Government and industry focus on health and safety is ... More >>
Farm Confidence Survey shows split industry
Monday, 4 February 2013, 10:22 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers’ 2012/13 Mid-Season Farm Confidence Survey reveals any increase in farmer confidence is largely confined to the dairy sector and even that comes off a low base. “At the mid-point in what is a tough 2012/13 season, we are seeing ... More >>
Meat Sector PGP Could Halt ‘Race To The Bottom’
Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 9:03 am | Federated Farmers
MEDIA RELEASE FREEPHONE 0800 327 646 I WEBSITE WWW.FEDFARM.ORG.NZ ___________________________________________________________________ 29 January 2013 Meat Sector PGP Could Halt ‘Race To The Bottom’ Federated Farmers Meat & Fibre is excited by Beef+Lamb New Zealand and its partners winning Primary ... More >>
Proposed changes to Rural Post and the NZ Post Deed
Tuesday, 29 January 2013, 4:21 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is to consult its membership on proposed changes that could radically reshape the delivery of physical mail to over half a million New Zealanders in rural areas. More >>
Feds President’s farm in climate adaption case study
Monday, 28 January 2013, 1:00 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers President’s farm in climate adaption case study Irrespective of personal views around the causes for climate change, all farmers know our climate is ever-changing impacting farm businesses. This makes the Ministry for Primary Industries ... More >>
New Zealand food is safe and our systems work
Monday, 28 January 2013, 9:08 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers says New Zealand’s continual testing for impurities and open disclosure is why New Zealand primary exports are of the highest quality. More >>
Withdraw of DCD based nitrification inhibitors
Friday, 25 January 2013, 9:42 am | Federated Farmers
After traces of DCD (Dicyandiamide) were detected in liquid milk, Federated Farmers fully endorses the decision to voluntarily withdraw DCD based nitrification inhibitors until acceptable residue levels have been internationally agreed. More >>
Farmers thank Government for 2013 water kick-start
Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 5:30 pm | Federated Farmers
The Government moving to set up a company to act as a bridge investor for regional water storage projects is being applauded by Federated Farmers. More >>
Federated Farmers welcomes Cabinet reshuffle
Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 4:51 pm | Federated Farmers
The announcement that the Hon. David Carter has been promoted to Speaker of the House and that Hon. Nathan Guy will take over as the Minister for Primary Industries is welcomed by Federated Farmers. More >>
Chance to win a free paddock and boost productivity
Thursday, 17 January 2013, 3:19 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers hopes all farmers will enter the Pasture Renewal Charitable Trust’s (PRCT) ‘Win a Free Paddock’ competition which begins on 20 January and runs through to 28 February. All farmers are eligible to enter for three chances to win $8000 ... More >>
