Displaying items by tag: Federated Farmers

Friday, 07 June 2019 09:57

Methane goals way off target

OPINION: Federated Farmers is right on board with the purpose and framework of the Zero Carbon Bill, but not a methane target that has no grounding in science or economic sense.

Published in Opinion
Thursday, 06 June 2019 15:36

Support for crush protection device on quads

Federated Farmers is backing a recommendation that crush protection device (CPD) be installed on quad bikes used for work.

Published in General News
Thursday, 06 June 2019 07:48

Fonterra’s asset sales backed

Farmers are backing Fonterra’s review of assets and overseas joint ventures as it grapples with strengthening its balance sheet.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 05 June 2019 09:31

Opening milk price welcomed

Fonterra's wide forecast payout for this new season will make farmers happy, says Federated Farmers Waikato president Andrew McGiven.

Published in General News
Friday, 31 May 2019 11:08

Forester ferries Feds

Federated Farmers will front for Subaru at Fieldays, a spin-off from the partnership the vehicle maker formed with Feds in 2018.

Published in Motoring

What could the tachinbo, kaizen and ishikawa techniques of a Toyota assembly plant offer to a Kiwi dairy farm?  Plenty, says Jana Hocken, in fact enough to fill a book.

Published in Agribusiness

Farmers are questioning why the Government’s first ‘Wellbeing budget’ has left a critical gap in its commitment to conservation.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 28 May 2019 08:55

No future in loss-making businesses

Fonterra cannot continue to run unprofitable businesses, says Federated Farmers Dairy vice president Wayne Langford.

Published in General News
Monday, 27 May 2019 09:36

Finalists named for industry awards

Federated Farmers has released the finalists for the Primary Industries Awards, to be presented in Wellington on July 1.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 09:54

MPI’s behaviour on M. bovis beastly

Farmers affected by Mycoplasma bovis need help and support, but MPI treats them as guilty parties, claims Mid-Canterbury Federated Farmers dairy chair Chris Ford.

Published in General News
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