Farmers are feeling excessive and undue pressure from their banks, according to Federated Farmers’ latest Banking Survey. Conducted in mid-November, the survey also shows farmer satisfaction with their bank is […]
Politics
Federated Farmers welcome repeal of NBEA and SPA
Federated Farmers are welcoming today’s repeal of the Natural and Built Environment Act and Spatial Planning Act. “This was one of Federated Farmers 12 key policy priorities for restoring farmer […]
Time to fix our pothole-riddled roads
For rural communities struggling with pothole-riddled roads, run-down bridges and never-ending slips, their challenge to the new Government is ‘show us the money’. “Farmers recognise the Government have a huge […]
Survey underlines case for more rural police
A Federated Farmers survey shows rising rates of rural crime and underlines a strong case for more police resources in rural areas, Feds national board member Richard McIntrye says. Of […]
Gold Standard animal exports back on the table
Live animal exports look set to return, but not without new ‘gold standard’ requirements to protect animal welfare and safety. National, ACT and NZ First all committed during election campaigning […]
More work needed on freshwater rules
Changes to freshwater rules are a step in the right direction but more work needs to be done if the new Government are serious about restoring farmer confidence, Federated Farmers […]
Federated Farmers say new Govt will restore farmer confidence
The new Government have set out a clear and credible plan to get farming back on track and restore farmer confidence, says Federated Farmers President Wayne Langford. “The last six […]
Economic Week – October 27
by Nick Clark, National Manager General Policy This will be my final Economic Update. After 19 years I am leaving Federated Farmers. Over the years I have enjoyed providing these […]
Economic Week – October 20
by Nick Clark, National Manager General Policy The election’s (nearly) over, what next for the economic policy? The 2023 General Election has delivered a change in government, with National and […]
Economic Week – October 13
by Nick Clark, National Manager General Policy Fonterra lifts milk price forecast Fonterra has raised its 2023/24 forecast farmgate milk price range to $6.50-$8.00 per kgMS (up from $6.00-$7.50), with […]