Displaying items by tag: Federated Farmers
Farewell Toowoomba
Your old mate was saddened to hear of the demise of former Fed Farmers chief executive ‘Toowoomba’ Tony St Clair during the holiday break.
Another poor GDT result
New shed aims to bridge rural divide
A Manawatu dairy farmer has taken a major step to bridge the rural urban gap with the design of his new $1.5 million, 54 bail rotary dairy shed.
Food production recognised in climate change agreement
The Paris agreement on climate change prioritises food security and food production, recognising the dual challenges of controlling global temperatures and feeding a growing population, says Federated Farmers.
Hashtag slogans no way to fix climate change
The global climate change conference in Paris drew a record number of world leaders to the opening last week. Federated Farmers dairy industry group chair Andrew Hoggard looks at the debate.
Feds encourage farmers to look further afield for destocking
Farmers on the East Coast of the South Island are looking to move their stock to greener pastures as the hot and dry weather conditions continue to intensify.
Idiots of the dairy world - Editorial
All those involved in this latest scandal of mistreatment of bobby calves redefine the meaning of the word idiot.
Dairy farmers disappointed with SAFE's UK campaign
Federated Farmers is disappointed to see that SAFE has embarked on an advertising campaign in the UK.
Dairy Woman of the Year reflects on role
Dairy Women's Network will be taking nominations for the 2016 Dairy Woman of the Year Award from 1 February until 11 March, 2016.