by Simon Edwards As news of the expense and compliance burden of proposed new drinking water supply regulations filtered through to rural communities last year, thousands of farmers (not to […]
Compliance
New guides underline biosecurity issues for ‘top table’
By Simon Edwards Two new resources from Biosecurity Business Pledge target the ‘top table’ at New Zealand’s companies and organisations, offering them a checklist of actions to help ensure they’re […]
Ease of use pivotal to success of firearms register
If the new firearms register is to be effective, it needs to be robust and easy to use, and there needs to be clear information about privacy and security. “It’s […]
Injured? Don’t tough it out – taihoa ake, and get help
ACC has launched a new campaign to improve Māori awareness and access to their services. Kia Mahea, Kia Puāwai (making it clear so we can flourish) aims to share practical […]
Looking out for your workmates
Many injuries that are sustained in Aotearoa will require time off work, which means more pressure on your team while you recover. Around two thirds of the injuries that cause […]
FMD and wild animals: What’s the risk?
Concerns about the increase in wild populations of deer and pigs – and the potential threat of them spreading foot and mouth disease (FMD) – have been raised by farmers. […]
Fed’s Says Farmers just fed up
Federated Farmers is clear that farmers should carry out winter grazing in a responsible manner and in no way encourages farmers to break the law. But when pathways are limited […]
Call to flood social media on ridiculous ‘wetland’ rules
By Jacqui Hahn, Federated Farmers Waikato President When will the foolish regulations stop?! Only when people look in depth at the various parties’ policies around agriculture and are smart about […]
Lifting our game on restoring waterways
The challenge of restoring waterways in partnership with hapu, iwi, councils and farmers will take many decades but can be done through sustainable practices. This was the consensus of a […]
He Waka Eke Noa
William Beetham At the recent Federated Farmers Meat & Wool council many concerns were raised about He Waka Eke Noa, the pricing of agricultural emissions, and the subsequent impact on […]