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OPINION: Groundswell's opinion of the incumbent farm industry representatives isn't high.
Last week's press release from the ginger group, titled 'Farming leaders' spin on RMA Reform demands a grassroots response', didn't have a very conciliatory tone, if you ask Milking It!
However, in this case, they may have a point.
Groundswell's Jamie McFadden says the Government's recent announcements on RMA Reform and Freshwater Farm Plans (FFP) hide an "enormous bureaucratic expansion and farming representative organisations are complicit in providing only one side of the story to farmers and the public", Groundswell would rather see backing for the industry-led efforts already underway with grassroots buy-in.
"The industry groups who would prefer to act as regulatory middlemen are in danger of returning to the bad old days or representing Wellington to farmers, instead of taking farmers' voices to the Government," says McFadden.
Federated Farmers says new legislation replacing the Resource Management Act will cut red tape, unlock investment and help grow New Zealand's export-led economy, after the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill passed their third reading in Parliament yesterday.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says it welcomes the passage of the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill, calling the bills a positive step for sheep and beef farmers.
OPINION: A founding principle of Groundswell NZ is that farmers, and people generally, should be provided with full and accurate information about regulations that directly affect them.
OPINION: Being a stock manager of a Government MP's farm can come in handy.
Opportunity says its land value tax (LVT) is unlikely to force farmers into a position where asset sales or increased debt are required.
National’s pledge to introduce 19 new national standards shows the party is serious about getting Wellington out of farming, Federated Farmers says.
The National Party’s policies to make it easier to grow fresh vegetables, secure reliable water and energy and simplify farm planning are practical changes that will give growers the confidence to invest, according to Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ).
Fonterra Co-operative Group chief financial officer Andrew Murray has resigned to take up a role outside the dairy giant.
A major move is about to get underway to improve the quality and viability of dairy beef and cattle in NZ.
Veterinarians say changes to the code of welfare for dairy cattle provides a positive foundation for improved cattle welfare across the country.
Today, 15 October, is the International Day of Rural Women, which recognises rural women’s contribution to farming, communities and the environment.
OPINION: It seems Canterbury processor Synlait is still in the doldrums.
OPINION: Get offside with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters at your own peril.
