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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Early detection and spraying best way to cut ranks of fall armyworm
The march of fall armyworm detections as far south as Hokitika has dismayed arable and vegetable growers. Early detection, spraying at the right time and reporting remain the best weapons […]
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 […]
B+LNZ demands pause on biodiversity proposals and a review into impact of environmental rules on primary sector
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is calling for the Government to shelve plans to finalise decisions around the National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity and demanding an urgent review […]
Feds’ work on values, priorities sets direction for next five years
It’s a solid reminder of “what we’re here for in the primary sense – and that’s supporting our farmers”. That’s Federated Farmers chief executive Terry Copeland explaining why he and […]
Interest pinch weighs heavily on farmer stress
Farmers are being squeezed by rising interest rates, with debt or other financial concerns eroding mental wellbeing, the latest Federated Farmers Banking Survey shows. Nearly 1200 farming businesses answered questions […]
Proposed speed limit reductions a handbrake on rural communities
Rather than enforcing speed limit reductions on stretches of open road, Waka Kotahi (NZTA) should be fixing current road infrastructure. That’s the view of Federated Farmers in its submission on […]
Dame Cindy thrilled to get up close to ‘amazing creatures’
The New Zealand thoroughbred breeding industry has gained a new fan following the visit by the Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro to two of the country’s leading stud farms earlier […]
Red meat processors, exporters weigh in on emissions pricing
New Zealand’s red meat processing and exporting sector is urging the Government to make changes to its agricultural emissions pricing proposal. The Meat Industry Association (MIA) rejects the Government’s proposed […]
Report aims to help farmers respond to climate change
Westpac NZ and Lincoln University have released research that finds agile farm management will be essential in reducing emissions and adapting to climate change. Authored by Lincoln University’s Agribusiness and […]
