Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers, New Zealand’s leading independent rural advocacy organisation, has established a news and insights partnership with AgriHQ, the country’s leading rural publisher, to give the farmers of New Zealand a more informed, united and stronger voice. Feds news and commentary appears each week in its own section of the Farmers Weekly print edition and online.
Jason Herrick: from fed up to Feds leader
Jason Herrick's journey from leaving farming to becoming Southland Federated Farmers president.
Small province draws a big crowd at farmers’ AGM
Farmers flock to Ruapehu Federated Farmers AGM seeking connection and support amid tough season, discussing rural challenges.
Advocacy groups unite under one roof
Fieldays' Rural Advocacy Hub: Uniting Farmers for Change.
PINZ summit confronts farming challenges
Join the 2024 PINZ Summit in Wellington, July 2-3, to explore trade growth with India, tackle emissions, and celebrate industry innovation.
Save the wails for whales, Greenpeace
Alan Emerson is really happy that what he calls a ‘fringe lobby group’ is being held to account.
High hopes for water storage projects
Wairarapa residents are hoping that the stalled Wakamoekau community dam project, or some of it, could soon be reviewed.
Environment Canterbury rates and pillages
Call for Central Government to urgently step in to force a pause on changes to regional freshwater rules until new national policy direction are confirmed.
Honesty needed in climate targets
NZ’s climate policy should look at the practical reality the world faces, not what we wish would happen in a perfect world, Federated Farmers says.
Maize maze cultivates farm connections
Matamata farmers open up four hectares of maize to the public.
Otago Feds urge council to pause draft plan
Federated Farmers urging Otago Regional Council to hit pause on poor land and water plans.
More effluent dumps ‘a no-brainer’
Call to prioritise the lack of effluent dumps across New Zealand 'causing thousands of litres of effluent a week to be discharged directly onto our roads'.
Farmers back Bluff to Cape charity row
Farmers grab their oars to raise funds for Lions Cancer Trust mobile ‘skin check’ clinics.
Banking inquiry: ‘Let’s get it underway’
Federated Farmers says a lot of farmers feel uncertain about whether or not banking rates are too high because of the lack of transparency.
Life’s better with gumboots
Being involved in something bigger than oneself is so good for the soul, newly appointed Federated Farmers Taranaki president says.
Welcome changes to Te Mana o te Wai
Federated Farmers say they've opposed these new rules from the outset and have never stopped engaging with the government on behalf of their members.
Stinging tractor-users not the answer
Federated Farmers says that enforcing regulations should be led with education not penalties.
Selling Northland farms into pines ‘detrimental’
Federated Farmers provincial president Colin Hannah says converting farmland into forestry removes jobs, and therefore money, from the local economy.
Four farmer MPs deliver maiden speeches
Four gumboot-wearing farmers, all with close links to Federated Farmers, have now delivered their maiden speeches in Parliament.
Southland Feds slam ‘toxic’ behaviour from Fish & Game
Federated Farmers in Southland takes aim at Fish & Game for allegedly dragging their feet on addressing gravel buildup in the region's rivers.
Farmers navigate road to recovery
Like so many farmers hammered by Cyclone Gabrielle last February, Sam and wife Gemma have made progress in the recovery – but there’s still a very long way to go.
One year on: rising stronger from the cyclone
Communications, roading, electricity – all these things were taken out by Gabrielle. How do we prevent that happening again when the next ‘big one’ comes along?
Unsung heroes shine in wake of cyclone
Federated Farmers chief executive Terry Copeland praises the heroes of Cyclone Gabrielle one year on.
Top chef to farmers: ‘Thank you for what you do’
“It doesn’t matter how good you are as a cook, it’s about the product you start with," says award-winning chef Mat McLean
Could this be our last generation of shearers?
Federated Farmers says the future of wool and shearing in New Zealand is “teetering on a knife-edge”.
Grapes putting the squeeze on farming
Grapes, rather than cattle, now cover much of the Marlborough region’s ranges and valleys.
Centenarian reflects on lifelong devotion to farming
Even at 100, Grace Martin says she still takes an interest in farming, particularly when it comes to the changing role of women on the farm.
Regulation rollback: actions will speak louder than words
Some certainty about how the Government plans to move forward would go a long way, farming body says.
Thefts ‘kick in the guts’ for cyclone volunteers
Farmers on the East Coast are facing a hard enough time without criminals slowing down the recovery process and adding to their costs.
Rural advocacy is a team sport
Last year Federated Farmers released 12 policy priorities for the new government, and seeing those policies implemented is another focus for Wayne Langford this year.
Call for minister’s intervention as illness sees migrant farmer face relocation
Federated Farmers representative says NZ should not be turning its back on someone who has proven their worth as a skilled worker and a valued member of the community.
Young farmers – we want you: Feds
The next few years will be crucial for NZ agriculture, with decisions being made about big issues relating to the food and fibre sector, the farming body says.
When biodiversity protection helps farm management
Bay of Plenty couple's biodiversity focus proves positive for farming operation.
Catchment groups best bang for buck
Foothills Catchment Group founding member and Mid Canty Feds president believes farmers need to feel a direct stake in a catchment group for their actions to be effective.
Local solutions for local challenges
Catchment communities need to own the issues they’re trying to address, a former Feds South Canty president says.
Bank survey sets all the wrong records
With the industry going through tough times, Federated Farmers encourages farmers to ensure they maintain detailed up-to-date budgets.
No fight too small for Feds
Feds went to work when a Awhitu Peninsula farming couple were hit with a rogue bill.
Time to get RMA reform right
Federated Farmers will be pushing hard for changes that will unlock the potential of our productive sectors and rural communities.
Recycled posts boost cyclone recovery
Repost’s donation of 12,400 recycled posts for use on farms pummelled by Cyclone Gabrielle is a “fantastic demonstration of support".
East Coast growers nearing desperation
Relentless rain and sodden conditions have made it incredibly difficult for growers to get crops underway.
Survey underlines case for more rural police
The Federated Farmers surveys indicate statistics around outcomes are worsening, which may help explain why farmers aren’t reporting crime.
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