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Working together for better results

Wednesday, 27 July 2011, 12:52 pm | Federated Farmers

I am a past Mid Canterbury provincial president of Federated Farmers and have a long involvement in advocating for farmers and rural communities. I have been away from a direct involvement with agri-politics for a few years, although as a farmer and ... More >>

Kiwi dollar hits trade surplus, worrying farmers

Tuesday, 26 July 2011, 10:08 pm | Federated Farmers

While the agricultural sector and related manufacturing has led New Zealand’s export efforts in the year to June, the strength of the New Zealand dollar is starting to concern farmers. “June’s trade statistics really show how all exporters are paying ... More >>

Farmers and stock take winter blast in their stride

Monday, 25 July 2011, 6:27 pm | Federated Farmers

Following contact with provinces south of Taupo in both islands, Federated Farmers has found that both stock and farmers have come through this wintry blast well. “It’s been a short and sharp storm front but it seems to be moving off with much better ... More >>

Farm confidence survey shows 'grass is becoming greener'

Monday, 25 July 2011, 10:03 am | Federated Farmers

Farmers are more confident now than they were in January, according to the latest Federated Farmers Farm Confidence Survey, taken at the beginning of the 2011/12 season. More >>

Water, water everywhere, but only a few drops stored

Thursday, 21 July 2011, 5:54 pm | Federated Farmers

Speech by Bruce Wills, Federated Farmers President, to the 2nd Annual Agricultural and Horticultural Outlook Summit, Amora Hotel Wellington, 21 July 2011 I would like to thank the organisers for allowing me to speak on water allocation, irrigation ... More >>

Inflation of concern to farmers

Monday, 18 July 2011, 5:30 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers is concerned the highest inflation levels for 21 years will add upside pressure on the New Zealand dollar. “Certainly, farmers will be concerned at the one percent increase in the Consumers Price Index (CPI) for the June 2011 ... More >>

More taxes do not make the cake bigger

Thursday, 14 July 2011, 5:35 pm | Federated Farmers

At a time when New Zealand really needs to grow its economy and exports to collectively pay back debt and improve our living standards, the prospect of more asset taxes on top of taxing biological emissions from agriculture, is a step in the wrong direction. More >>

New Fonterra CEO inspiring

Thursday, 14 July 2011, 12:54 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers is applauding Fonterra Cooperative Group appointing 46 year-old Theo Spierings, as Chief Executive Officer designate. Mr Spierings will succeed Andrew Ferrier, who is due to retire in the coming months. “In Theo Spierings, Fonterra ... More >>

Huge improvement on Waikato dairy compliance statistics

Tuesday, 12 July 2011, 10:03 am | Federated Farmers

The release of the 2010-11 Waikato Regional Council statistics showing a huge improvement in effluent compliance reflects the investment dairy farmers are making to meet their environmental responsibilities. More >>

Attitude Matters: By Connor English

Tuesday, 5 July 2011, 9:51 am | Federated Farmers

Recently Social Development Minister Paula Bennett issued a challenge to New Zealanders on how we could get our terrible child abuse statistics down. The Minister was looking for solutions, any solutions. It struck me that part of our solution, not only for ... More >>

Goodbye and Good Luck

Monday, 4 July 2011, 5:40 pm | Federated Farmers

Final speech by Don Nicolson, as Federated Farmers President, on 1 July 2011 at Federated Farmers 2011 Annual General Meeting in Rotorua. More >>

New agricultural era dawns with cooperative partnerships

Sunday, 3 July 2011, 3:07 pm | Federated Farmers

Greater unity in the entire agricultural sector is in the offing, with Fonterra Cooperative Group and Silver Fern Farms partnership to aggregate sea and land freight services under the Kotahi umbrella. Not only that, but Fonterra has purchased full control ... More >>

Farmers back students for final blitz

Saturday, 2 July 2011, 11:09 am | Federated Farmers

Farmers back students for final blitz If farmers can spare a few hours over this weekend, they are being asked to join the Student Volunteer Army’s final mission. “The Student Volunteer Army (SVA) needs 200 volunteers and if we can add a few ... More >>

Federated Farmers elects new national board

Friday, 1 July 2011, 4:40 pm | Federated Farmers

Bruce Wills was elected as the 28th President of Federated Farmers this morning. A Hawke’s Bay sheep and beef farmer and a former banker, the farm he runs with his brother, won the rural category at the 2008 Hawke’s Bay Environmental Awards. ... More >>

Dr William Rolleston elected as Federated Farmers Vice-Pres

Friday, 1 July 2011, 12:08 pm | Federated Farmers

South Canterbury farmer, biotechnologist and current Federated Farmers South Canterbury provincial president, Dr William Rolleston, has been elected as Federated Farmers Vice-President. More >>

Bruce Wills elected as Federated Farmers President

Friday, 1 July 2011, 10:35 am | Federated Farmers

Hawke's Bay sheep and beef farmer and current Federated Farmers Hawke's Bay provincial president, Bruce Wills, has been elected as Federated Farmers 28th president to succeed Don Nicolson. More >>

2011 Federated Farmers Agri Award winners

Friday, 1 July 2011, 10:27 am | Federated Farmers

Andrew Ferrier, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Fonterra Cooperative Group has become Federated Farmers Agribusiness Person of the Year for 2011. Meanwhile, John Hartnell and the Farmy Army were also named Agri Personality of the Year for 2011 at a gala ... More >>