Displaying items by tag: Federated Farmers
We are growing houses instead of food — Feds
We are losing our most productive land to houses - that’s the most significant point Federated Farmers takes from the ‘Our Land 2018’ report released today.
Fed farmers back report
Federated Farmers says it welcomes the NAIT recommendations.
Merino concerns
The sale of Icebreaker to a United States company could leave the New Zealand merino production industry with too many eggs in one basket.
‘Govt should fund Rural Health Alliance’
The Government should not switch off life support for New Zealand’s umbrella rural health organisation, says Federated Farmers president Katie Milne says.
Scheme to attract 100 apprentices
A dairy apprenticeship scheme jointly developed by Federated Farmers and Primary ITO could have 100 apprentices nationwide by June.
Alternative proteins a potential bottom line booster
Guy Wrigley, Federated Farmers arable industry chairman, said the prospect of plant-based protein foods should not be cause for alarm.
Methane not a villain
Many people do not grasp that methane is a short-lived gas that recycles, says Feds climate change spokesman Andrew Hoggard.
P****d off Feds want straight thinking
When people say New Zealand should be a leader in agricultural climate change technology and systems, Feds climate change spokesman Andrew Hoggard says he gets “pissed off”.
Internet woes
Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran was scheduled to meet with Federated Farmers last week to discuss the rollout of rural broadband.
Mixed bag results for Fonterra shareholders
Fonterra farmers says the co-op’s half year results is a mixed bag; they welcome the lift in forecast milk price but are unhappy with the drop in dividend.
