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Farm emissions bottom lines
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.
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.
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.
Feds boss favours live exports
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.
Farm budgets stretched - McIntyre
Federated Farmers dairy chair Richard McIntyre, who sharemilks in the Horowhenua, says the past year has not been easy.
Call to debate facts not ideology on live exports
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.
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.
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.