Displaying items by tag: Federated Farmers
Tough but not all bad
While the 2012/13 season will be tough for farmers, Federated Farmers believes it is not as dire as some commentators say.
Printing money not for NZ
Feds applaud breakthrough
Federated Farmers applauds the AgResearch team for a global breakthrough on hypoallergenic milk, which could add value to new milk based exports, so long as it clears regulatory and safety approvals.
Canty LWRP submission deadline
Farmers in Canterbury have until next Friday to submit on a plan that has potential to severely limit their freedom to farm.
Halt council spending surge: Feds
With local government spending up 119% in less than 10 years, Federated Farmers has called for local government to be refocused on local government.
Feds pan One Plan ruling
FEDERATED FARMERS has slammed the Environment Court for the changes it’s made to Horizons Regional Council’s controversial One Plan. It warns dairy farmers could be forced off their land by some of the new rules.
A honey jar from disaster
Just one honey jar entering this country from Australia could spell disaster for our bees, warns Federated Farmers.
North Island dominant for sheep, beef
Federated Farmers is welcoming Beef+Lamb NZ's Economic Service confirming declines in the national sheep flock and beef herd may now be at an end. It also confirms the North Island has become the dominant island for both sheep and beef.
Feds saddened by Armer’s exit
Federated Farmers Dairy chairman Willy Leferink is saddened by Colin Armer's exit from Fonterra board.