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An independent panel has been named to advice the Government on what the country’s biogenic methane target should be to ensure no additional warming.

Federated Farmers Gisborne/Wairoa president Charlie Reynolds says farmers are in need of emotional support after rain, wind and flooding hit the region this week.

Synlait farmers can do nothing but watch from the sidelines as the company battles its financial woes, says supplier Willy Leferink.

Farmers are hoping for a respite from complex national health and safety laws, under review by the Coalition Government.

Farmers are cautiously welcoming the Government’s decision to hold an inquiry into rural banking.

Farmers are looking forward to less red tape and delay around approval processes for new agricultural and horticultural products.

Goodbye and good riddance – that’s the reaction from Federated Farmers after the Government announced that it was disbanding industry group, He Waka Eke Noa.

Farmers' relationships with their banks are “absolutely” having an impact on their mental health.

Southland Federated Farmers are calling on the region’s MPs to throw their support in behind the organisation’s calls for an independent inquiry into rural banking.

Farmers and politicians clashed on the sports field in Gisborne recently and helped raise $300,000 for Cyclone Gabrielle victims.