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Subsidies handed to European farmers are partly responsible for the dip in global dairy prices, says Federated Farmers Dairy chairman Andrew Hoggard.

Federated Farmers has welcomed the release of the Government's discussion paper on freshwater management as a "useful next step".

Federated Farmers is calling for the Government to apply diplomatic pressure with European countries wanting to move backwards towards more regulation.

Bill Wright wants to see Beef + Lamb NZ become a strong advocate on behalf of red meat producers.

Beekeepers need to endorse a proposal to combine two organisations into a single and effective industry body.

Federated Farmers meat and fibre chair Rick Powdrell is calling for action to be taken to address issues in the marketing of Kiwi lamb overseas.

Living on the isolated West Coast of the South Island has not hindered Feds national board member Katie Milne from being close to the political action in Wellington. 

A social worker talking to young farmers isn't what you would call a traditional event at a young farmers conference, but Sally Blackler isn't your average social worker.

Another fortnight passes and we have another lacklustre Global Dairy Trade result and Fonterra confirming it has revised its milk price for the current season (2015-16).

Farmgate and commodity prices are weighing heavily on farmers' minds.