Displaying items by tag: RICHARD MCINTYRE

Federated Farmers dairy chair Richard McIntyre, who sharemilks in the Horowhenua, says the past year has not been easy.

Plunging global dairy prices and rising input costs are forcing some farms into negative cash flow, according to Federated Farmers dairy chair Richard McIntyre.

OPINION: Federated Farmers is pleased that a Member's Bill from ACT MP Mark Cameron has put opportunities for live animal exports back on the political agenda.

An $800 million tax-free capital return announced by Fonterra will be "very welcomed" by farmers, says Federated Farmers dairy section chair Richard McIntyre.

The Rural Capacity Upgrade programme, established in 2017, is on track to provide 30,000 rural homes and communities with faster, improved connectivity.

Farmer leader Richard McIntyre is the new chair of New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards Trustees.

Farmers struggling with poor internet connectivity are being urged to take advantage of a new government scheme.

Moves by the Government to raise the wage threshold for migrant workers have some farmers up in arms.

Rural internet users are being left behind in the move towards more technologically advanced systems.

New Zealand's wider agriculture sector is full of smart, diverse leaders who, with more formal governance training, can go toe-to-toe with the independent directors of the country's major agri businesses.