Displaying items by tag: Federated Farmers
Farm fatalities drop
While the number of agricultural deaths has fallen from 19 in 2010 to 15 in 2011, Federated Farmers is committed to bring it down still further.
Last crusade for Farmy Army
HELP IS needed to pack and distribute food hampers to agencies working with Christchurch’s most vulnerable people in what Federated Farmers says will be the Farmy Army’s last operation.
‘Clean and green strategy invalid’
THE DAYS of selling New Zealand products based solely as 'clean and green' are gone, says Federated Farmers vice president William Rolleston.
Key wants responsible farms
John Key says there needs to be a balance between encouraging agricultural production and protecting the environment.
Feds hail van der Heyden
FEDERATED FARMERS is paying tribute to Fonterra chairman Henry van der Heyden, who will step down next year.
Trade deal would transform economy
A Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) would transform New Zealand's agriculture and economy by involving five of our top ten export partners.
Editorial: Feds manifesto for the future
FEDERATED FARMERS' election manifesto released last week is a refreshing change from the past and reflects the more professional approach to lobbying by Bruce Wills and his new board members.
Dairy features in Feds manifesto
FEDERATED FARMERS last week officially launched its election manifesto during the early morning rush hour at Wellington train station.