Displaying items by tag: Federated Farmers
Interest pinch adds to farmer stress
A survey of nearly 1,200 farming businesses by Federated Farmers has shown that farmers are being squeezed by rising interest rates, with debt or other financial concerns eroding mental wellbeing.
Bumpy ride ahead for dairy sector in 2023!
Devil in the detail
Reaction to the latest missive from the Government is somewhat muted and there appears to be a sense of suspicion of where emissions pricing may end.
Summit throws spotlight on food and fibre
The hunt is on for the latest crop of innovators who have helped lift New Zealand’s reputation for producing high quality foods and fibres to even greater heights.
Interest pinch weighs on farmer stress
Rising interest rates are weighing heavily on the minds of many farmers this year, according to the latest Federated Farmers Banking Survey.
Farmer confidence hits record low
New Zealand farmer confidence - which was already at low levels - has plummeted further and now sits at an historical low.
Govt announces next steps in emissions pricing plan
Editorial: Time to control rates
Feds backs telethon to feed everyone for Christmas
Faster internet on the way
The Rural Capacity Upgrade programme, established in 2017, is on track to provide 30,000 rural homes and communities with faster, improved connectivity.