Displaying items by tag: Federated Farmers
Current drought may go on
If it's dry where you are now, you’d be well advised to prepare for drought next spring, says a Marlborough farm and climate consultant.
Councils must keep it fair
Rates are being set nationwide as local authorities prepare their long term plans (LTP) for the next three years.
More financial pain
The financial pain for dairy farmers will hit home early in the coming season, according to the head of Federated Farmers dairy section Andrew Hoggard.
Investing in science
The Riddet Institute and the Bio-Protection Research Centre are to receive government funding after their applications to the CoREs (Centre of Research Excellence) were accepted for the second time.
Little use - Editorial
No wonder they say, ‘Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach’.
Farming salaries holding firm
Federated Farmers and Rabobank’s 2015 employee remuneration report shows farm employee salaries are increasing, despite tough industry conditions.
Farmer cleared of welfare violations
Although a Canterbury farmer and trucking company are in the clear over animal welfare violations, that is no cause for complacency, warns Federated Farmers.
Change is coming, be prepared
Farmers in Waikato region need to be aware that change is coming.
‘Sit tight, plan ahead and budget well’
Federated Farmers Dairy president Andrew Hoggard is urging farmers to maintain a frugal mindset in the face of disappointing half-year results by processors.
Keep budgets tight
Dairy farmers are being urged to keep their budgets tight.
