Displaying items by tag: Federated Farmers
Feds: Overdue GM discussion offers GHG solution
Federated Farmers says the Productivity Commission’s recent recommendations on genetic engineering could provide the answer to greenhouse gas emissions.
Ag sector reacts to migrant worker boost
The agriculture sector has woken to good news this morning after the Government announced a boost to the number of migrant workers allowed into the country.
Use your voting rights!
Farmers unhappy with the leadership of industry-good bodies should exercise their voting rights during director elections, says Federated Farmers president Andrew Hoggard.
Feds call on Govt to stop dragging heels on methane tech
Farmers claim the Government is dragging its feet in approving a feed additive with potential to slash methane emissions by up to 30%.
Editorial: Farmer confidence at all-time low
OPINION: Unsurprisingly farmer confidence is the lowest it has been since Federated Farmers began twice-a-year surveys in 2009.
More tech, less tax please!
Farmers claim the Government is dragging its feet in approving a feed additive with potential to slash methane emissions by up to 30%.
Farmer confidence at lowest since 2009
Farmer confidence is at its lowest since 2009, according to results from a recent Federated Farmers survey.
More international dairy farm workers available soon
Federated Farmers says it is pleased to see more international dairy farm workers will be able to cross the border for the 2022 dairy season.
Feds not so COOL about rules
New Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) regulations came into effect on 12 February and the new rules have some torn as to their impact.
Farmers, exporters celebrate NZ/UK trade deal
Farmers and agriculture exporters are welcoming the signing of a free trade deal with the United Kingdom.