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Findings of a Rural Supplies Technical Working Group report on rural water supplies have pleased Federated Farmers.

Chris Lewis, a Feds national board member and spokesman on immigration and labour issues for the past two years, will leave at its annual meeting in Auckland early July.

Federated Farmers and DairyNZ say they are pleased the Government is investing in new technologies and tools that could solve the agricultural emissions issue.

Federated Farmers president Andrew Hoggard says recent findings from a Rabobank report are another reason why New Zealanders should consider a career in agriculture.

OPINION: Your canine crusader was a little taken aback by the recent ruminations of Feds national president Andrew Hoggard about the Ukraine/Russian conflict.

Farmers claim the Government is dragging its feet in approving a feed additive with potential to slash methane emissions by up to 30%.

New Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) regulations came into effect on 12 February and the new rules have some torn as to their impact.

OPINION: Price penalties won't drive down livestock emissions without affordable and practical new technologies being available to farmers - unless the aim is to kill off the sector.

OPINION: Climate Change Minister James Shaw should not hesitate to sign the global commitment to reduce methane by 30% by 2030.

The Government's decision to push through its 'Three Waters' reforms despite widespread opposition is being slammed by farmers and politicians.