Displaying items by tag: Federated Farmers
Rural internet snag
Despite its importance to the sector, many farmers and rural customers are still managing with subpar internet and mobile phone service.
Feds, Hynds Group announce strategic partnership
'Why only dairy?'
Federated Farmers' new dairy chair says he’s uncertain why OSPRI is only raising the TB Slaughter Levy for dairy cattle.
Local solutions the answer for local problems
OPINION: 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.
No easy answers!
Federated Farmers national president Andrew Hoggard says he understands the frustrations farmers are feeling over HWEN.
Feds back water quality report
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.
Ex-Feds leader eyes DairyNZ board seat
Contractors encouraged to do their sums
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.
Editorial: Reach out!
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.
Feds call for halt to three waters
Federated Farmers has called for the controversial Three Waters Reform to be stopped before the legislation bill reaches its second reading.