What to do after a 40-year career dairy farming in a district you have a great affinity for? Well, why not write about it. Long-time Federated Farmers member Peter T […]
Economic Week – February 17
by Nick Clark, National Manager General Policy Welcome to this week’s economic commentary. Feds’ thoughts go out to everyone affected by the devastation wrought by Cyclone Gabrielle. OCR call next […]
Proactive response, good communication urged on flood damage
Flooding, slips and high winds from two successive Cyclones have caused significant damage on a large number of farms in upper North Island provinces. We have moved from a medium […]
Cyclone recovery should be prime focus for government
The government’s immediate injection of $4 million to help farmers, growers, whenua Māori owners and rural communities mobilise and co-ordinate cyclone recovery efforts is pleasing, Federated Farmers President Andrew Hoggard […]
Tough economy not the time for more red tape
Farmer confidence in general economic conditions has hit a record low, according to a Federated Farmers January survey. Of just over 1,100 responses from farm businesses around the country, a […]
Economic Week – February 10
by Nick Clark, National Manager General Policy Farmer confidence plumbs new depths Federated Farmers’ January 2023 Farm Confidence Survey has shown a further downturn in farmer sentiment. The result was […]
RMA dog set to be an even bigger monster under Government reform
The Natural and Built Environment Bill and Spatial Planning Bill will make resource management issues worse and should be withdrawn, Federated Farmers has told the Environment Select Committee. “Farmers agree […]
Economic Week – February 3
by Nick Clark, National Manager General Policy Labour market softening? Statistics NZ’s quarterly Labour Market Statistics show the unemployment rate has increased a little, adding to a growing narrative of […]
FEDSVoice: All your rural listening in one place
Listen in for all the latest farming news and views – and voice your own thoughts. That’s what’s on offer from the newly-updated Federated Farmers mobile phone app and website […]
Road care and courtesy needed at harvest time
Harvest season is in full swing and Federated Farmers is urging motorists and the operators of agricultural machinery to show each other some care and understanding. “Not everyone has appreciated […]