Displaying items by tag: Federated Farmers

Thursday, 11 May 2023 09:55

Farm emissions bottom lines

OPINION: It's the business end of the season when it comes to emissions pricing discussions.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 08:55

Live exports debate not dead yet - Nats

One aspect of the National Party’s recently announced agricultural policy – re-instating live animal exports – has drawn a mixed reaction.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 09 May 2023 11:55

New regulations may lead to farmer exodus

A number of Northland dairy farmers are thinking of leaving the industry due to the cost of environmental farm plans that they will need to have in place under Essential Freshwater rules.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 09 May 2023 09:15

Hoggard steps down as Feds president

Federated Farmers president Andrew Hoggard has stepped down from the role, two months earlier than expected, after media reports claimed he will stand on an ACT Party ticket in the upcoming general elections.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 02 May 2023 13:55

Feds boss favours live exports

The battle lines are being drawn on the National Party's recently announced agricultural policy.

Published in General News
Friday, 28 April 2023 13:55

Three new awards for arable showcase

Nominations have opened for the annual NZ Arable Awards which take place on 10 August 2023, with three new awards up for grabs.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 09:55

Farm budgets stretched - McIntyre

Federated Farmers dairy chair Richard McIntyre, who sharemilks in the Horowhenua, says the past year has not been easy.

Published in General News

OPINION: Federated Farmers is pleased that a Member's Bill from ACT MP Mark Cameron has put opportunities for live animal exports back on the political agenda.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 22 March 2023 13:55

Editorial: Live export ban needs a u-turn

OPINION: It's the season of Government u-turns on key policies and farmers are hoping it will extend to the ban on live cattle exports.

Published in Opinion
Tuesday, 21 March 2023 08:55

Tax free $800m for farmers

An $800 million tax-free capital return announced by Fonterra will be "very welcomed" by farmers, says Federated Farmers dairy section chair Richard McIntyre.

Published in General News
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