Feds
Mid Canterbury tales celebrate Feds story
Book takes as its subject regional Federated Farmers in second half of the 20th century.
Feds call for independent rural banking probe
‘The last thing farmers want to be worrying about is whether they’re getting a fair deal from their bank.’
‘Feds could lead the way on wool’
Siloed sector urgently needs to get its house in order, says Meat and Wool chair.
Feds flags ‘increased uncertainty’ in new SNA regs
Final version said to ignore draft suggestions about using plain language.
Feds calls for policy rollback
Federated Farmers wants the next government to scrap multiple policies introduced by the last two administrations.
Feds flags freshwater deadline pressures
The delayed policy, part of the Essential Freshwater reforms, will start with pilot programmes this August.
Feds takes aim at ‘absolutely nothing’ Budget
Disappointing to see govt not tightening belts as farmers are having to do, Langford says.
Feds’ Budget wish is for ‘hands off ag’, not handouts
‘Stop weighing us down with impractical and unfair legislation,’ says new president.
ACT confirms it: Hoggard to stand for Parliament
Former Federated Farmers president throws hat in political ring.
Rumours of MP ambitions swirl as Hoggard steps down
Federated Farmers president thought to be considering ACT ticket.
Consent ruling sought as Gabrielle clean-up continues
Exemption from resource consent process would help speed cyclone recovery, says Feds.
Feds want army called in ‘to restore order’ in rural NZ
Perception that crime is spiking disputed by police, however.
New year, new PM, same problems
The Federated Farmers president says the change in prime minister and several policies are not going to address the real grassroots issues people are crying out to see fixed.
Survey reveals farmer confidence slumps to new low
Climate change, politics and production costs send sentiment plummeting.
Feds adds voice to calls for Cyclone Hale inquiry
Forestry practices a significant contributor to flood damage, says a local Federated Farmers leader.
Feds take issue with new RMA system
Focus of proposed changes will mean more red tape, Hooper says.
Member anger fuels Feds fire
Federated Farmers comes out swinging on emissions proposals.
Most in NZ question methane tax, poll finds
Results undercut urban-rural narrative, say Feds.
Beef, dairy must unite to tackle calf crisis
Rearers ‘have to become a sustainable part of the supply chain’.
Nailing down true cost of herbage seed crops
Industry pushed to the brink by soaring costs.
Nitrogen cap reporting off to a non-start
Feds seeks clarity as Government misses deadline for start of programme.
Farmer confidence plummets in Feds survey
For the first time in its history, survey records net negative production expectations for coming year
Broad SNA biodiversity criteria prompts concern
Organised farming presses for landowners to be involved from the start in the process of identifying Significant Natural Areas.
Langford appointed as new Feds vice-president
Wayne Langford is Federated Farmers’ new vice-president after being elected to the position at the organisation’s annual meeting…
Feds face key board member losses
The retirement of three of Federated Farmers’ seven national board members at next month’s annual meeting will leave…
OECD pushes for higher carbon value
As the OECD calls on New Zealand to lift its carbon price higher and faster, Federated Farmers is urging government to put the brakes on allowances made to foreign companies to purchase land for carbon forestry here.
Sector welcomes trade deal
Federated Farmers says the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the United Kingdom and New Zealand is great news for consumers and farmers in both countries.