By Richard McIntyre, Federated Farmers national board member Everyone is resilient to a point, but if the pressures keep piling on, that resilience runs out. There are warning signs that […]
Welfare
Research set to improve safety over calving
Research into sprain and strain injuries over calving has identified some simple ways farmers can reduce injuries on dairy farms. The three-year DairyNZ project, funded in partnership with ACC’s Workplace […]
Coroner recommends tame deer warning after tragic death
Federated Farmers has agreed to a recommendation from Dunedin-based Coroner Alexandra Cunninghame that we send out information to members – particularly our lifestyle block members – about the dangers posed […]
Farmers helping feed Auckland families this Christmas
Farmers Feed Families aims to feed families adversely affected by continued financial pressure they are faced with as a result of COVID 19 forcing Auckland into a prolonged lock down. This has meant many families have been without work – income and therefore food.
A shepherd’s warning
Pink sky in the morning is a shepherds warning, but today I’d like to give a little warning of my own. This time last year in New Zealand we had […]
Family violence response extends to refuge for pets
by Lauren Hale A 2018 Women’s Refuge survey of victims who had experienced animal abuse found that 53% delayed fleeing violent situations out of fear for their pet’s safety. As […]
Safety project tackles sprains and strains on dairy farms
A three-year DairyNZ and ACC project is underway to identify ways to reduce the occurrence of sprains and strains on-farm. DairyNZ Senior Scientist Callum Eastwood said for this particular project, […]
Farmer frustration is boiling over
Federated Farmers President Andrew Hoggard says he’s not surprised frustration and anger about the deluge of new regulations and costs from central government is spilling over into protest meetings. On […]
Kiwi farm equipment specialist takes on new heights
You might say, assuming a tolerance for puns, that to ask a company that specialises in making farm animal handling equipment to come up with something for giraffes was a […]
Bernadette Hunt wins PINZ Leadership award
Two major pieces of legislation have kicked Southland this year…. fresh water & winter grazing legislation. Both rules created havoc in Southland….in the middle of it all was Southland farmer […]
