Feds Back National’s 19 Farming National Standards
National’s pledge to introduce 19 new national standards shows the party is serious about getting Wellington out of farming, Federated Farmers says.
OPINION: No one messes around with Winston Peters, more so in a general election year.
The seasoned politician received a letter from "Rainbow Action Tamaki" allegedly threatening legal action against his social media post calling them names including a "bunch of rent-a-crowd protestors".
The church group recently protested about NZ First's Definition of a Woman Bill.
The reply from Winnie was typical.
"They want me to delete my post, apologise, and donate money to their 'charity'. My post is now passing 1.7 million views on Facebook. So, no. I won't be deleting it with all the positive responses it is receiving from Kiwis with common sense who are backing our stance.
"We also won't be donating any money to their cause, mainly due to not knowing which kind of flag it will be spent purchasing, seeing as they can't make their mind up what protest they are at."
Ouch!
National’s pledge to introduce 19 new national standards shows the party is serious about getting Wellington out of farming, Federated Farmers says.
The National Party’s policies to make it easier to grow fresh vegetables, secure reliable water and energy and simplify farm planning are practical changes that will give growers the confidence to invest, according to Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ).
Fonterra Co-operative Group chief financial officer Andrew Murray has resigned to take up a role outside the dairy giant.
A major move is about to get underway to improve the quality and viability of dairy beef and cattle in NZ.
Veterinarians say changes to the code of welfare for dairy cattle provides a positive foundation for improved cattle welfare across the country.
Today, 15 October, is the International Day of Rural Women, which recognises rural women’s contribution to farming, communities and the environment.
OPINION: It seems Canterbury processor Synlait is still in the doldrums.
OPINION: Get offside with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters at your own peril.