Arable farmers must understand their ‘true cost’ of production to ensure continued financial viability – and Federated Farmers has a new spreadsheet designed to do exactly that. The cost of […]
Compliance
Sheep farmers encouraged to sign up for MyOSPRI
Animal disease and stock traceability firm OSPRI is keen to get sheep farmers using its online portal MyOSPRI to send electronic Animal Status Declarations (eASDs). According to OSPRI, over […]
Regulations repeatedly failing ‘practicality’ test
By Andrew Hoggard, President Federated Farmers of NZ Federated Farmers has given repeated warnings to government that aspects of the 2020 ‘Essential Freshwater’ regulations are unworkable. Frustratingly, officials have treated […]
Drowning in water policy confusion
In recent years there has been substantial legislative change around water. Rules around wetlands, drinking water, stock exclusion and nutrient allocations have created uncertainty and stress for farmers and communities […]
Decade’s work goes into Waikato livestock bylaw
Hamish Barwick After more than 10 years of working with the Waikato District Council (WDC) on a Livestock Movement Bylaw, Federated Farmers has had success advocating for more permitted activities […]
Glimmer of hope in draft Tasman stock control bylaw
by Hamish Barwick Federated Farmers has a glimmer of hope that the Tasman District Council is listening to its concerns about the council’s Draft Stock Control and Droving Bylaw. Farmers […]
NZPork proposes changes to pig welfare
Pork industry body NZPork has put forward alternatives to the way pigs are farmed in response to Government proposals. NZPork’s proposals include ensuring all sows are provided with nesting material […]
Trans-Tasman agriculture ministers discuss biosecurity co-operation
From the Office of the Minister of Agriculture Biosecurity co-operation topped the agenda when Australia and New Zealand’s agriculture ministers met yesterday. Australia’s Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Senator […]
Feds V-P impressed with stepped up Foot & Mouth precautions
Steps to ramp up protections already in place against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) breaching our borders have impressed Federated Farmers Vice-President Wayne Langford. In the wake of the FMD […]
Urgent: Milk withholding periods for abamectin-only pour-on products are changing
From MPI and NZ Food Safety The milk withholding periods for abamectin-only pour-on products are changing from nil to 35 days. This withholding period change is necessary to comply with […]