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Farmers back milk openness but want a say in their future
Friday, 2 March 2012, 1:41 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers has conditionally backed changes to the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act (DIRA) and Raw Milk Regulations. Its submission stresses that any change to the DIRA for Fonterra’s Trading Among Farmers (TAF) hinges on supplier-shareholder ... More >>
World Shearing Championships
Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 5:10 pm | Federated Farmers
Shearing’s equivalent of the Rugby World Cup kicked off in Masterton today with 500 shearers and woolhandlers participating in the 52nd Golden Shears. This event also doubles as the 2012 World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships. More >>
Police, Federated Farmers Gisborne-Wairoa to combat rustlers
Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 3:19 pm | Federated Farmers
To combat rural crime and stock rustling, a recent meeting in Gisborne was an important step forward in Federated Farmers and the Police’s collaborative approach. More >>
Wellingtonians invited to ‘their farm’ on March 18
Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 10:04 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers Wairarapa invites families in the Wellington region to experience a working sheep and beef farm that is a regional park. Federated Farmers Farm Day takes place on Sunday, March 18 giving individuals and families the perfect chance ... More >>
Feedline for Southland and South Otago
Sunday, 26 February 2012, 12:09 pm | Federated Farmers
26 February 2012 Federated Farmers reopens Feedline for Southland and South Otago farmers tomorrow Following a particularly dry summer in southern New Zealand, Federated Farmers will reopen its Feed Information Line following indication some farmers could ... More >>
It’s not what we’re eating, it’s how much we’re eating
Saturday, 25 February 2012, 7:24 pm | Federated Farmers
It’s not what we’re eating, it’s how much we’re eating Research by the University of Otago, calling into question the consumption of honey, ignores the most important factor; the choices people make. “The University of Otago needs to ask itself if ... More >>
Federated Farmers on leaked letter to Fonterra’s Board
Wednesday, 22 February 2012, 4:31 pm | Federated Farmers
Following the leak of a confidential letter to Sir Henry van der Heyden, Fonterra Board members, Fonterra Shareholders’ Council Board and Federated Farmers’ own Board, Federated Farmers has sent the letter to all members of Federated Farmers ... More >>
New disease under MAF vigilance
Wednesday, 22 February 2012, 3:51 pm | Federated Farmers
Since Schmallenberg virus (SBV) was confirmed in England on January 23, Federated Farmers has been in contact with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry for assurance of its biosecurity preparedness. More >>
Fonterra board and Federated Farmers to meet
Monday, 20 February 2012, 4:10 pm | Federated Farmers
Following Federated Farmers Dairy Council last week, the Federation’s Dairy executive and Fonterra Cooperative Group’s Board are to meet. More >>
Council & Transpower overstep mark with buffer zone proposal
Monday, 20 February 2012, 12:01 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is opposing the Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s moves to create buffer zones of up to 32 metres either side of electricity transmission lines. More >>
Border security should be effective as well as efficient
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 5:13 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers welcomes moves to improve how government ministries involved with border security operate together, but the emphasis must be on effectiveness, not just efficiency, Federated Farmers vice-president William Rolleston said. More >>
Is New Zealand sustainable in a global market place?
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 3:39 pm | Federated Farmers
It is my pleasure to give you an overview of farming today and address the topic of whether New Zealand is sustainable in a global market place. Perhaps our arable sector provides a clue in answering that question. I would like to thank the FAR ... More >>
Mitigating the RMA
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 1:20 pm | Federated Farmers
Speech by Willy Leferink, Federated Farmers Dairy chairperson, to Federated Farmers 2012 Dairy Council in Palmerston North on 16 February 2012 More >>
High Court farms decision could deliver certainty
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 9:22 am | Federated Farmers
15 February 2012 High Court farms decision could deliver certainty A High Court decision that will see Ministers revisit the sale of the former CraFarms could improve investment certainty in the long run. When it finally comes to an end, Federated ... More >>
Farmer adaptation to change with the threat of regulation
Monday, 13 February 2012, 2:27 pm | Federated Farmers
The choice between the carrot or the stick approaches to improve the quality of New Zealand’s water is the focus of the report of 2011 New Zealand Nuffield scholar, Nicola Waugh. More >>
New Zealand must embrace long term relationships with Asia
Monday, 13 February 2012, 2:19 pm | Federated Farmers
New Zealand agriculture must embrace long term relationships with our Asian customers, in particular China, says 2011 Nuffield Scholar David Campbell of Canterbury. More >>
Five weeks until Federated Farmers Farm Day
Friday, 10 February 2012, 2:01 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers Farm Day is back for 2012. The event is a great way to escape the city and see what goes on behind the farm gate, so put on your gumboots and visit one of our six farms on March 18 between 10am-3pm. More >>
A national animal ID scheme inches closer
Thursday, 9 February 2012, 5:14 pm | Federated Farmers
An electronic national identification for 11 million cattle and deer is one step closer with the National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) Bill in Parliament’s Committee Stage. Federated Farmers is certain its robust analysis has achieved better ... More >>
The milk wars come to New Zealand (in one place)
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 9:30 am | Federated Farmers
8 February 2012 The milk wars come to New Zealand (in one place) Reports a Pak ‘n’ Save in Auckland has joined boutique supermarket Nosh in selling milk for an equivalent price of one dollar a litre, supports Federated Farmers view that attention needs ... More >>
Green Party misreads a Treasury briefing
Sunday, 5 February 2012, 5:35 pm | Federated Farmers
5 February 2012 Green Party misreads a Treasury briefing Federated Farmers is concerned the Green Party has misinterpreted the Treasury’s Briefing to Incoming Minister (BIM) as applying to Biosecurity. “Biosecurity is one of the key platforms in New ... More >>
