Displaying items by tag: Federated Farmers

Wednesday, 10 April 2019 08:43

Compliance costs irk Naki farmers

Regulators are being urged to work with and not against farmers.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 10 April 2019 07:58

Farmers not happy with firearms bill

Farmers say unless further changes are made to the Arms Amendment Bill, pests will be the winners and the environment will be the losers.

Published in General News

Federated Farmers' meat and wool council is calling for compulsory regulation of stock agents.

Published in Opinion
Tuesday, 02 April 2019 09:50

Coast in clean-up mode

The loss of the Waiho Bridge, just south of Franz Josef, on the West Coast has been a “disaster” for dairy farmers.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 27 March 2019 09:20

Dairy exports tipped to rise

While it's always good to hear positive news stories, the latest Situation and Outlook report for dairy may be a tad rosy, says Feds national dairy spokesman Chris Lewis.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 26 March 2019 10:18

Fonterra's new management team gives hope

Waikato Federated Farmers president Andrew McGiven is happy to see Fonterra back in the black.

Published in General News
Saturday, 23 March 2019 11:01

Axe most of TWG’s recommendations

Federated Farmers is calling on the Government to reject most of the raft of new taxes proposed by the Tax Working Group (TWG).

Published in Opinion
Friday, 22 March 2019 09:10

Pea weevil nearly wiped out

An insect pest which since mid-2016 has forced a ban on growing peas in Wairarapa is on the verge of eradication.

Published in General News
Thursday, 21 March 2019 15:39

Farmers back new gun laws

Farmers are throwing their support behind tougher firearms legislation proposed by the Government.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 20 March 2019 08:22

Fake news — Billboard ruling

Anti-farming lobby Greenpeace has been ordered to take down billboards it had erected around the country accusing fertiliser companies Ballance and Ravensdown of polluting rivers.

Published in General News
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