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FEDERATED FARMERS' new-season Farm Confidence Survey has moved into negative territory, with pessimists outnumbering optimists on prospects for the general economy and farm profitability.

New Zealand farming does not celebrate success enough, says Dr William Rolleston, Federated Farmers national president.

FEDERATED FARMERS says it welcomes exemption of farm buildings from the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill but remains concerned about the bill's implications for rural service towns.

FEDERATED FARMERS commends Environment Southland for listening to the concerns of hill and high country farmers, and delaying notification of the proposed Hill and High Country Development Plan Change.

FEDERATED FARMERS new president Dr William Rolleston says the organisation is a "broad church' which must represent the views of all its members.

FEDERATED FARMERS' Dairy Industry Group has elected Feilding farmer Andrew Hoggard as its new chairman.

THE WOOL Levy Referendum Wool Grower Consultation was officially launched at Federated Farmers Meat & Fibre AGM, in an effort to add value to the industry.

ALL HAWKE'S BAY residents and businesses are being asked to drive their vehicle, whether it is a truck, tractor or excavator, in support of the Ruataniwha water storage scheme in Waipukurau tomorrow.

FEDERATED FARMERS president and Hawke's Bay farmer Bruce Wills has been named the 2014 Landcorp Agricultural Communicator of the Year.

THE FARM Data Code of Practice, launched yesterday (June 10), is a first for the New Zealand agricultural industry.