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The government’s launch this week of a strategy for the future of farming will encourage farmers, says Federated Farmers president Katie Milne.

News that farmers are feeling the pressure from banks is unsurprising.

Farmers are welcoming the appointment of Tararua farmer Mel Poulton to the position of Special Agricultural Trade Envoy for New Zealand.

Government policy settings are presently farmers’ biggest worry, says Federated Farmers president Katie Milne.

Federated Farmers' conference last week was a great success, says president Katie Milne.

Hold your local council candidates to account on costs and services: and if you think the voice of farmers is not being heard, consider standing for election yourself.

Federated Farmers is backing a recommendation that crush protection device (CPD) be installed on quad bikes used for work.

Farmers are out of patience with local and regional councils treating them as cash cows.

Farmers are fed up with councils treating them as cash cows.

Farmers, dairy product manufacturers and trade representatives in Uruguay and Argentina heard a New Zealand take on current agricultural issues last week.