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Federated Farmers - Latest News [Page 73]

Lord Monckton tour of New Zealand

Friday, 5 April 2013, 12:27 pm | Federated Farmers

In an interview on 3News Firstline this morning, in which Lord Christopher Monckton said his tour was being organised and supported by Federated Farmers of New Zealand, but this is incorrect. More >>

Federated Farmers on Commerce Commission swaps investigation

Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 2:19 pm | Federated Farmers

Having written to the Commerce Commission last November, Federated Farmers welcomes the Commerce Commission’s update on its investigation into the promotion and sale of interest rate swaps marketed by various banks. More >>

Easter rainfall leaves dry areas mostly dry

Tuesday, 2 April 2013, 5:12 pm | Federated Farmers

With the release of NIWA’s latest seasonal outlook, rain over the Easter weekend has largely missed key farming areas affected by drought. More >>

Fonterra suppliers welcome Capacity Adjustment Charge

Thursday, 28 March 2013, 5:13 pm | Federated Farmers

Given the stress around drought and with falling milk volumes, Federated Farmers is delighted Fonterra Cooperative Group has listened to the Federation and will defer its Capacity Adjustment Charges until 20 October 2013. More >>

Time’s tough but farmers are still hiring

Thursday, 28 March 2013, 1:39 pm | Federated Farmers

With 14 unfilled vacancies on Federated Farmers’ own ruraljobs.co.nz website and with almost 150 more listed on other websites, things may be tough on-farm but farmers are still recruiting. More >>

Employers need to note April’s changes

Thursday, 28 March 2013, 11:17 am | Federated Farmers

Employers need to note April’s changes Federated Farmers is reminding farmers that on April 1 the changes to the minimum wage rate, ACC levies and KiwiSaver contributions will come into force. “From Easter Monday all employers, including farmers, will ... More >>

Federated Farmers shifts feed to North Island

Wednesday, 27 March 2013, 4:27 pm | Federated Farmers

With 70,000 small bale equivalents sent or about to be sent to the North Island from the South Island, Federated Farmers robustly states its position following some media reports. More >>

West Coasters join drought

Friday, 22 March 2013, 6:28 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers West Coast welcomes medium scale adverse event declarations for Buller and Grey Districts; suffering their driest period in some 41 years. A national summary of the rain that fell earlier this week is included in this release. More >>

GDP spike ends 2012 but 2013 shapes up as less positive

Thursday, 21 March 2013, 3:02 pm | Federated Farmers

Economic growth, as measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP), soared 1.5 percent in the final quarter of 2012; almost twice that forecasted by the Reserve Bank. Federated Farmers cautions this is historic and preceded the drought, which the primary industries ... More >>

Dairy price rise not the breaking dawn

Thursday, 21 March 2013, 12:06 pm | Federated Farmers

Dairy price rise not the breaking dawn Federated Farmers is warning against overstating the 14.8 percent rise in the latest GlobalDairyTrade online auction, saying the increase is driven solely by supply and demand. “New Zealand’s drought needs to be taken ... More >>

A big call on imported pig meat

Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 2:21 pm | Federated Farmers

With the Court of Appeal dismissing NZPork’s appeal over the Import Health Standard for imported pig meat, Federated Farmers believes this now leaves considerable uncertainty. More >>

Japan and the Trans Pacific Partnership

Sunday, 17 March 2013, 6:28 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers of New Zealand welcomes Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, signalling that Japan wishes to join Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations. More >>

North Island drought confirmed. West Coast makes request

Friday, 15 March 2013, 12:36 pm | Federated Farmers

15 March 2013 North Island drought confirmed. West Coast makes request. Federated Farmers welcomes confirmation that the entire North Island has been declared a medium scale adverse event due to drought. The West Coast is today forwarding its request ... More >>

Country99TV Investigative Piece on Horizons Regional Council

Thursday, 14 March 2013, 6:46 pm | Federated Farmers

Part one airs tonight 7pm on Sky Channel 99. Part two airs 7pm, tomorrow night, March 15. More >>

Farm Days Starring Fonterra Milk Tankers & Milk This Weekend

Thursday, 14 March 2013, 2:54 pm | Federated Farmers

MEDIA RELEASE FREEPHONE 0800 327 646 I WEBSITE WWW.FEDFARM.ORG.NZ _____________________ 14 March 2013 Farm Days Starring Fonterra Milk Tankers And Milk This Weekend And Next Fonterra Cooperative Group is bringing its high-tech milk tankers to the special ... More >>

Meat sector takes huge step forward in supporting PGP

Thursday, 14 March 2013, 11:53 am | Federated Farmers

The strong farmer support for Beef+Lamb New Zealand’s co-funding of the Collaboration for Sustainable Growth Primary Growth Partnership (PGP) programme shows the entire red meat industry is on track toward a brighter future, says Jeanette Maxwell, Federated ... More >>

Urgent decisions due for Sharemilkers

Thursday, 14 March 2013, 11:40 am | Federated Farmers

14 March 2013 Urgent decisions due for Sharemilkers and Sharemilker Employers Federated Farmers is warning Sharemilkers and Sharemilker employers that with drought now widespread, they need to urgently sit down and jointly plan the close of the 2012/13 season. ... More >>