Conveyance Allowance Increase Welcomed by Rural Women
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) and Federated Farmers say they welcome the announcement last week that the Government will increase the conveyance allowance by 30%.
A number of farming organisations in Wellington have been affected by the earthquake.
The building which houses Federated Farmers and Beef+LambNZ has been closed until it has been inspected and cleared by an engineer. It is not known when this will be done.
The closure of the building could affect the Feds National Council meeting which was due to be held there tomorrow; a decision on this is expected later today.
Horticulture New Zealand’s offices which are also in Featherston St have also been closed today; subject to clearance by a structural engineer.
Aimer Farming says it welcomes new Government co-investment aimed at helping New Zealand farmers make faster, more confident pasture and feed decisions.
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North Otago farmer Leilani Lobb has been named the 2026 Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) Regional Leader of the Year.
There's optimism emerging among farmers on the Chatham Islands after years of an irregular and poor shipping service.
Bay of Plenty leader and General Manager of Te Tawa Kaiti Lands Trust, Hinehou Timutimu, has been announced as the 2026 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year.
Fonterra has announced interim changes to the leadership of its Global Ingredients business.

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