Displaying items by tag: Federated Farmers

OPINION: Last year, Federated Farmers wrote to all political parties seeking support for reforming genetically modified technology rules.

Freshwater plan changes are an urgent issue for farmers, says Federated Farmers' "Advocate of the Year," North Canterbury president Karl Dean.

Provisions in the Gore District Council's proposed district plan could have a "chilling effect" on everyday farming activities.

Farmers are welcoming the broad scope of a parliamentary inquiry into banking competition.

Dairy farmers and scientists are backing the Government's decision to introduce legislation overturning a long-term ban on gene technology.

Marton farmer Simon Nitschke has been named the 2024 Arable Farmer of the Year.

OPINION: The Otago Regional Council needs to be honest about what the new proposed freshwater rules might mean for our community and how much it could cost local ratepayers.

OPINION: It's time for the Government to step in and resolve the migrant worker visa issue for the dairy sector, once and for all.

An aerial operation is underway on Chatham Islands to control feral cattle and pigs, responsible for lamb losses, fence damage and feed supply issues.

Federated Farmers says changes to drinking water rules announced today are a major win for farmers, rural communities, and common sense.