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Agriculture outlook hails an agricultural sunrise
Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 9:18 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is welcoming two developments marking agriculture's economic sunrise. That being today's release of the Situation and Outlook for New Zealand Agriculture and Forestry (SONZAF) and Heartland New Zealand making a bid for PGG Wrightson Finance. More >>
Adverse Events Trust delivers good news to Christchurch
Tuesday, 14 June 2011, 1:18 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers’ Adverse Events Trust (AET) is to donate $285,000 to nine charities and groups in Christchurch. The Adverse Events Trust (AET), a registered charity (no. CC46245). More >>
Canterbury June earthquake - Farmy Army clarification
Tuesday, 14 June 2011, 11:38 am | Federated Farmers
Some media have published Federated Farmers contact details for Christchurch residents to call. While Federated Farmers has made an offer to Christchurch City Council, the Farmy Army cannot be activated until Christchurch City Council has made a full ... More >>
Federated Farmers Presidential candidates
Tuesday, 14 June 2011, 9:55 am | Federated Farmers
With Don Nicolson retiring at the Federation's Annual General Meeting on 1 July in Rotorua, Federated Farmers has received four nominations for the position of National President. More >>
Canterbury June Earthquake - Federated Farmers Update
Monday, 13 June 2011, 4:52 pm | Federated Farmers
With two large earthquakes this afternoon, Federated Farmers is in the process of texting all Canterbury members, with particular focus on Banks Peninsula. The Federation requests the assistance of media to help farmers report damage to us. More >>
Federated Farmers High Country Conference
Friday, 10 June 2011, 10:57 am | Federated Farmers
This could be viewed by some as being a bit optimistic. After all, this sector has been seeking sensible solutions for nearly 70 years and has found it an uphill struggle, particularly when faced with bureaucratic reticence and political ideology. More >>
OCR hold but farmers expect increase in borrowing cost
Thursday, 9 June 2011, 3:50 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is welcoming the continued hold of the OCR at 2.5 percent, though a more upbeat outlook means that farmers should plan for tightening as early as the fourth quarter with new bank lending requirements likely to increase the cost of ... More >>
Today Canada Geese lose all protection
Thursday, 9 June 2011, 1:49 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers and hunters should celebrate 9 June as Canada Geese freedom day, with the bird now a pest It means no legal protection for this pest bird and no need to buy a permit in order to shoot them. As far as Canada Geese is concerned, it is literally ... More >>
Proposed biosecurity ‘partnerships’ a can of worms
Wednesday, 8 June 2011, 4:48 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is counselling the Government against forcing Government Industry Agreements (GIA) on the export agricultural sector. Not only does it create potential for a litigious environment, it could set a precedent applicable across other parts ... More >>
Why the Bee team is the A team
Tuesday, 7 June 2011, 3:16 pm | Federated Farmers
Since 2000, Varroa has seen the loss of at least 200,000 bee colonies. Federated Farmers believes it doesn't matter what hat farmers wear; sheep, kiwifruit, mohair or dairy, all farmers are on the bee team, which is actually, New Zealand's A team. More >>
Farmers protecting biodiversity ‘equivalent to two national
Monday, 6 June 2011, 12:31 pm | Federated Farmers
Following World Environment Day, Federated Farmers is to ask the Government to put protected areas on private land, such as QEII National Trust type covenants and Significant Natural Areas, on the same footing as the Department of Conservation (DoC) for council ... More >>
Bees are just 500 grams from a disaster
Sunday, 5 June 2011, 11:49 am | Federated Farmers
Bees are just 500 grams from a disaster Honey bees, so vital to every New Zealander, are just 500 grams away from a disaster warns Federated Farmers. That being just one jar of infected Australian honey or a small hive of Asian Honey Bees entering ... More >>
New executive for Federated Farmers Waikato
Friday, 3 June 2011, 1:00 pm | Federated Farmers
Following Federated Farmers Waikato Annual General Meeting, the province has elected James Houghton as its new provincial president. James Houghton was previously Federated Farmers Waikato dairy chairperson and has been a member of the Federation for much ... More >>
Fat bee or skinny bee, you can be the difference
Friday, 3 June 2011, 9:45 am | Federated Farmers
With no alternative to nature's 100% Pure pollinator, Federated Farmers is highlighting that everyone can make a difference as to whether bees are 'fat or skinny', by planting trees for healthy bees. More >>
No bees, no food, no people
Wednesday, 1 June 2011, 5:15 pm | Federated Farmers
As part of Bee Week 2011, Federated Farmers is highlighting the pollination activities of honey bees. Without this incredible insect, two thirds of the food we eat would be compromised, making life as we know it all but impossible. “The outcome of poor ... More >>
Gypsy Day 2011 well underway
Tuesday, 31 May 2011, 12:55 pm | Federated Farmers
Tens of thousands of dairy cattle are on the move as sharemilkers move to new farms with their stock. Federated Farmers is asking for drivers to be aware of these stock movements on rural roads. More >>
New executive team for Federated Farmers Taranaki
Tuesday, 31 May 2011, 10:34 am | Federated Farmers
Following Federated Farmers Taranaki Annual General Meeting, Harvey Leach was elected as Taranaki's new provincial president replacing Peter Adamski, who retired at the AGM. More >>
Animal ID Scheme Delay ‘Prevents An Agricultural INCIS’
Thursday, 26 May 2011, 5:05 pm | Federated Farmers
Having called for implementation of the National Animal Identification and Tracing scheme to be delayed or abandoned, Federated Farmers is welcoming the decision to delay the scheme from its planned 1 November start. More >>
Federated Farmers' Trust Makes First Chch Donation
Thursday, 26 May 2011, 10:03 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers' Adverse Events Trust, a registered charity (no. CC46245), has made its first donation to assist residents affected by the 22 February Christchurch earthquake. More >>
New line up for Federated Farmers Southland
Wednesday, 25 May 2011, 2:13 pm | Federated Farmers
Following Federated Farmers Southland Annual General Meeting yesterday, 23 May, the Province elected a new provincial president to replace Rod Pemberton, who is now farming in Central Otago. Hugh Gardyne, a stud and commercial sheep farmer from Waikaka, ... More >>
