Displaying items by tag: Federated Farmers

Friday, 31 May 2024 14:17

No frills budget - Feds

Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford says the Coalition Government’s first budget unveiled yesterday has no frills or surprises.

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When farmers and politicians clash, good things can also happen.

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Federated Farmers want to see the return of cattle exports but insists that animal welfare and New Zealand’s international reputation must be protected first.

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Farmers are claiming a victory in their fight against new Accredited Employment Work Visa (AEWV) changes announced by the Government last month.

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Farmers and politicians will battle it out at Gisborne this Saturday – on a sports field and all in the name of charity.

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Thursday, 23 May 2024 11:55

Viability of farming questioned

People are starting to question the viability of sheep and beef farming as profitability in that sector falls to one of its all-time lows, according to Federated Farmers board member and Gisborne sheep and beef farm, Toby Williams.

Published in Management
Tuesday, 21 May 2024 08:55

No fanfare for water plan

After a decade of consultation and court battles, Environment Southland has officially adopted a plan to prevent further decline in the region's water quality.

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Tuesday, 21 May 2024 07:55

Bank inquiry ultimatum!

Farmers are throwing down the gauntlet to politicians - hold an independent inquiry into rural bank lending or face tough questions from the farming sector.

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Bankers have been making record profits in the last few years, but those aren’t the only records they’ve been breaking, says Federated Farmers vice president Richard McIntyre.

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The 2023-24 season has been a roller coaster ride for Waikato dairy farmers, according to Federated Farmers dairy section chair, Mathew Zonderop.

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