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New sheep shifting bylaw worries farmers
Federated Farmers says a proposed new stock control bylaw from Tasman District Council will be impossible for farmers to comply with. Federated Farmers Nelson provincial president Stephen Todd says the proposal for farmers to hold sheep 50 metres back from a road while they are shifting stock until all cars have driven past, could end […]
Don’t kid yourself that going meat free helps the planet
I think everyone gets their back up a bit when they see or hear ill-informed and incorrect comments thrown around. This is why I am sick of hearing and seeing throw-away statements from people (who often should know better) about the supposed benefits to the globe of meat-free days, or a meat-free diet. This time, […]
David Acland – ‘shaking it up a bit’ in Mid-Canterbury
by Rebecca Flannery We catch up with David Acland, the new president of Federated Farmers Mid-Canterbury… What is your farming background? I’ve taken over the family farm that my father purchased in 1983 when he moved here to Mt Somers from Mt Peel after being in partnership with his brother there. So that was a […]
Andrew wraps the week
No time to watch? listen here! https://bit.ly/3N6Z5cQ Andrew wraps the week that was, #FMG Winter, powercuts, 3 Waters and of course HWEN.
Katie’s election puts NZ farmer voice on world stage
By Rebecca Flannery It’s been a long time coming, but New Zealand once again has a voice in the World Farmers’ Organisation, with Federated Farmers immediate past president Katie Milne elected vice-president in Hungary recently. The last time we had a representative on the world body’s top table was Dr William Rolleston, also a former […]
‘Smart spade’ one of new technologies for forest silviculture project
A ‘smart spade’ which identifies exactly where to plant a tree seedling is just one of the new technologies in the seven-year $25.5 million Precision Silviculture development project. The newly elected President of the Forest Owners Association, Grant Dodson, says the just announced joint government funded project to bring mechanisation and robots to the production […]
Technical innovation to revolutionise forestry
An innovative high-tech approach to forestry management is set to transform New Zealand’s forestry industry, Forestry Minister Stuart Nash and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor announced today. The Government is backing Precision Silviculture, a $25.5 million, seven-year programme led by Forest Growers Research Limited (FGR). “The investment is part of the Government’s wider plan to provide […]
I’m waiting by the phone…
We are very disappointed with the decision from the local body commission. Having lost the rural representation that has been the founding part of forming the Gisborne District Council. When the smaller councils amalgamated it was with the understanding that the dedicated rural voice would not be lost. Well, it has only taken 30 odd […]
Councils’ arrogance stands out like dog’s balls
No time to read? listen here Federated Farmers along with many others in rural Rotorua have pushed hard yet again for rural representation to be at the table, being part of decision making and bringing our unique perspective to the outcomes. Sadly following the 2022 Representation Review arrangements, it is clear our voice is not wanted […]