Source: Federated Farmers Today the Government announced changes to their October plan to price agricultural emissions, but the vague improvements are simply not enough and Feds remain opposed. While this […]
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Baling hay too quickly can lead to fire risk
People baling hay need to make sure the hay is ready before baling and storing. National Wildfire Manager Tim Mitchell says the reminder is to try and head off preventable […]
Photography exhibition celebrates 75 years of Scion
A new photography exhibition is taking visitors to Te Whare Nui o Tuteata on a trip down memory lane of research and innovation at Scion. In April 2022 the Crown […]
Hi-tech New Zealand strawberries on the horizon
New Zealanders will be able to enjoy spray-free strawberries grown through a hi-tech new system almost all year round through a Government-backed pilot project based in Foxton, Agriculture Minister Damien […]
Fieldays Forestry Hub to demonstrate that forestry is a solution
A range of solutions to farmers’ current problems will be on display in the Fieldays Forestry Hub near Hamilton between 30 November and 3 December, says Farm Forestry Association president, […]
Design academic turns the spotlight on woolsheds
A Massey University lecturer and design expert is focusing attention on the importance of preserving New Zealand’s most historic, colourful and community-oriented woolsheds. Federated Farmers is helping Dr Annette O’Sullivan […]
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 […]
You can’t put a price on family
Had it not been for services funded by farmers’ donations to the Calf & Rural Scheme, Daniel’s future may have been less bright.
The government’s take on He Waka Eke Noa
Member Advisory 11 October 2022 Federated Farmers has been actively involved in the He Waka Eke Noa policy development process for over two years since being among the organisations which […]
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 […]
