Changes to forestry rules announced earlier today will put power back into the hands of local communities, Federated Farmers forestry spokesperson Toby Williams says. “These new rules will give local […]
Adverse Events
Feds give National Party water storage announcement a ‘big tick’
Today’s announcement from the National Party on water storage is exactly what farmers have been crying out for so we’re giving the policy the big tick of approval, Federated Farmers […]
Useful steps made on cyclone recovery but advocacy task is also far from over
By Rhea Dasent, Senior Policy Advisor For many districts, Cyclone Gabrielle is one of those events that conjures up images of flooding and severe damage but they’ve moved on to […]
North Island weather event loan help deadline looms
Even if you’re not entirely sure you’ll meet qualifying criteria, get your expression of interest (EOI) in before the deadline, Federated Farmers leaders are telling cyclone-hit farmers and growers. The […]
Feds’ messages on blanket forestry policy gains traction
By Toby Williams, Federated Farmers forestry spokesperson For years, Federated Farmers have been warning about the harm being caused by the many policies designed to give the forestry industry an […]
Bad season for maize was disastrous for some
For many North Island maize growers the 2022/23 season has been one to forget, and for some it has been a financial disaster. The latest AIMI (Arable Industry Marketing Initiative) […]
Fine print overrides common understanding in insurance cover
AMP’s refusal (actually SunCorp via Vero) to pay out on insurance cover for storm damage to farm culverts shows the importance of reading your detailed policy document. The following case […]
Tree trimming proposals have ETS implications for farmers
By Hamish Barwick Proposals by MBIE to increase minimum clearance distances for trees on farmland near overhead lines and poles would have Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) implications for some farmers, […]
Feed ‘pinch’ anticipated in late winter/early spring
Demand is light for the feed co-ordination service at present but Federated Farmers Adverse Events Manager Julie Geange expects that will change in coming months. The service, operated by Feds […]
SH2 Wairoa to Napier opening 14 May
Three months on from the devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, State Highway 2 will reopen between Wairoa and Napier next Sunday (14 May). Work to restore access along the cyclone-damaged […]
