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Federated Farmers have reiterated their support for the coalition Government to abolish the present ban on the live export of animals.

Federated Farmers dairy chair Richard McIntyre believes farmers won't be too concerned with last week's Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price drop.

Despite recent rain, drought is forcing Hurunui farmers into some difficult decisions, says Federated Farmers North Canterbury provincial meat and wool chair, Sara Black.

Farmers are calling on the Government to replace “a broken” Resource Management Act (RMA) urgently.

Inflated on-farm costs and low milk payout seems to have become the new norm for farmers, says Waikato Federated Farmers dairy chair Matthew Zonderop.

Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford says a review of the highly ambitious methane reduction targets gives farmers confidence.

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.