Slow down the legislative programme, get it right and concentrate on those things that will help families and businesses prosper. That’s the request from Federated Farmers to Chris Hipkins as […]
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Hosts getting ready for Open Farms 2023
Federated Farmers is supporting Open Farms 2023 to help connect urban Kiwis with the people and places that grow their food. Inspired by the ‘Open Farm Sunday’ idea in the […]
PINZ throws the spotlight on food and fibre innovators
The hunt is on for the latest crop of innovators who have helped move New Zealand’s reputation for producing high quality foods and fibres to even greater heights. The fifth […]
Grain and soil competitions help grow youth awareness of farming
It’s quite literally at the root of agriculture and funding for a new soils learning and competition program will soon be available at every agricultural show in Australia. The Grains, […]
The ever-full diary of a Feds provincial president….
If ever there was a demonstration of all that Feds is engaged in, and the workload of our provincial presidents and fellow branch elected leaders – all voluntary, on top […]
Blazing a trail that connects consumer with grower
by Simon Edwards With COVID forcing cancellation of the 2020 and 2021 Horowhenua Taste Trails there was a risk that absence would bite a big chunk out of the annual […]
Peanut butter, hair sheep & selfies in the sunflowers – Young Farmers soak up stories of diversification
Simon Edwards In the words of one of the three guest speakers at Wellington Young Farmers’ annual industry gathering last month, an attitude of “suck it and see” can go […]
New study to advance modern, productive dairy workplaces
A new DairyNZ study is looking to examine farm practices and technology, to create more modern, productive and safe dairy farm workplaces now and in the future. DairyNZ senior scientist […]
Feds backs telethon to feed everyone for Christmas
Federated Farmers is backing The Big Feed, an event calling on farmers and growers to donate one million meals worth of the nutritious food they produce to food banks during […]
Rabobank Agribusiness Leadership Awards return after Covid break – with nominations now open for 2023
The annual trans-Tasman Rabobank Leadership Awards is returning – after a three year Covid-enforced hiatus – with nominations now open for 2023. And a new award – recognising an outstanding […]
