Taking On Winnie
OPINION: No one messes around with Winston Peters, more so in a general election year.
Federated Farmers have refused to be a part of the industry-led He Waka Eke Noa (HWEN) submission to government on agricultural emissions.
The majority of New Zealanders don’t agree with the Government’s approach of planting the way out of climate change.
What happened to the historic partnership between industry and government? That's the question asked by Feds president Andrew Hoggard.
OPINION: The recent open letter on He Waka Eke Noa has sparked a lot of discussion, and that’s a good thing.
Federated Farmers national president Andrew Hoggard says he understands the frustrations farmers are feeling over HWEN.
The overall economy and the "septic" farmer mood around regulatory changes are likely behind a massive drop in farmer confidence, says Federated Farmers president Andrew Hoggard.
With sweeping changes facing local government, and the very existence of some councils under threat, Federated Farmers is urging rural New Zealanders to step up their interest in the election campaign this year.
OPINION: No one messes around with Winston Peters, more so in a general election year.
OPINION: Staying on Federated Farmers, this week's annual general meeting in Auckland is shaping up to be an interesting one.