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Federated Farmers national president Andrew Hoggard says he understands the frustrations farmers are feeling over HWEN.

University of Otago research describing the water quality of South Westland rivers as pristine, despite 160 years of river flats farming, is no surprise to Federated Farmers.

Former Federated Farmers leader Chris Lewis is seeking election as a DairyNZ director.

A recent round of countrywide roadshows, organised by the Rural Contractors of New Zealand (RCNZ), set out to brief members on the challenges that lie ahead in these volatile times – as well as discuss strategies to deal with these issues.

OPINION: It is often said there are three things that regularly impact on farmers, which they cannot control: the Government, interest rates and the weather.

Federated Farmers has called for the controversial Three Waters Reform to be stopped before the legislation bill reaches its second reading.

The Government is looking into farmer claims that regional councils aren’t ready to implement new intensive winter grazing regulations.

Federated Farmers say the controversial Three Waters Reform should be paused before the legislation bill reaches its second reading.

Farms along the northern edge of the South Island have suffered significant flood damage, says Federated Farmers Nelson president Stephen Todd.

Dairy farmers around the country are in breach of a new law around reporting synthetic nitrogen because the Government has failed to deliver an online measuring tool on time.