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There is widespread speculation about a contest for the presidency of Federated Farmers at its annual meeting in June.

Some actions by Civil Defence (CD) staff in the quake-hit Kaikoura region are stressing farmers, says Federated Farmers spokeswoman on adverse events, Katie Milne.

Federated Farmers adverse events spokesperson Katie Milne says farmers in need should not feel they have to battle tough odds on their own.

Federated Farmers board member Katie Milne says rural posties could play a significant role in helping to deal with the aftermath of the devastating earthquake.

Federated Farmers is putting up two helicopters today to check on farmers isolated by the earthquake.

Federated Farmers says they continue to endorse farmers' rights to decide what technologies are used on their farms, including GMOS.

Federated Farmers welcomes the launch of Local Government New Zealand's Excellence Programme.

Farmers are being urged to get involved in the upcoming local authority elections.

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. 

West Coast dairy farmer Renee Rooney is one of many young women who are playing a more active part in farmer politics...