Displaying items by tag: Federated Farmers
1500 workers within six months!
Dairy farmers say they urgently need 1,500 overseas workers within the next six months.
Farmers raise $37,000 to feed the needy
Farmers are doing their bit to help needy families this Christmas.
Fert price hikes hurt
Federated Farmers vice president Chris Lewis claims farmers won't be making much money this year, despite a record forecast milk price.
Border exceptions the first step in the process - Feds
Federated Farmers says they are pleased to see the Government’s approval of border class exceptions for a number of international agricultural workers for early 2022.
Let us use tools available!
OPINION: Climate Change Minister James Shaw should not hesitate to sign the global commitment to reduce methane by 30% by 2030.
1500 overseas workers needed
The dairy sector needs 1500 overseas workers next year.
Feds remain opposed to 'Three waters' reform
The Government's decision to push through its 'Three Waters' reforms despite widespread opposition is being slammed by farmers and politicians.
Water entity concerns run deep
OPINION: Federated Farmers joins the many council-elected representatives and citizens up and down the country urging the Government to go back to the drawing board on reform of its three waters delivery.
Flood relief funding turns into political bunfight
A war of words over flood relief funding following the May floods in Canterbury is “most unnecessary”.
Industry reacts to new residency pathway
After the Government released details on a new residency pathway, the industry is reacting with relief.
