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FEDERATED FARMERS says Fonterra's recall of fresh cream shows its quality assurance systems work.

FEDERATED FARMERS says the Government's half year Economic and Fiscal Update report shows a faster growing economy, with the agriculture industry on its way to doubling its exports by 2025.

By Jeanette Maxwell, Federated Farmers Meat & Fibre chairperson.

WITH ALL THAT is going on in the red meat industry right now it is important to reflect upon how we got here and what we as farmers want for our industry. Amidst all this uncertainty and panic, rash decisions can be made. My point being, this is not a time to jump on life rafts, this is a time to assess your values before looking for a solution.

RURAL CONTRACTORS NZ and Federated Farmers may have different memberships and goals, but they share a close and mutually beneficial relationship, says RCNZ president Steve Levet.

FEDERATED FARMERS has produced a practical all-in-one electronic document to help dairy farmers to navigate and simplify the process to hire migrant workers.

FARMERS ARE welcoming proposed amendments to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management, released yesterday by the Government.

PROMINENT MAORI businessman Kingi Smiler, responsible for some breakthrough developments in Maori agri-business, has been named Agribusiness Person of the Year by Federated Farmers.

FEDERATED FARMERS believes the hard-hitting independent inquiry report of WPC80 for Fonterra's board delivers a series of recommendations vital for the cooperative to adopt.

FEDERATED FARMERS is helping farmers understand their rights when it comes to electricity lines on their property.

THE DEADLOCK, which has sections of the US Government shutting down, should serve as a warning to New Zealand farmers to run conservative farm budgets.