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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.

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.