Displaying items by tag: Andrew Hoggard

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

Published in General News
Tuesday, 03 May 2022 10:55

Farm workers' salary, perks rising

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

Published in General News
Wednesday, 30 March 2022 11:25

Careful!

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

Published in The Hound
Wednesday, 23 March 2022 08:55

More tech, less tax please!

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

Published in General News
Tuesday, 01 March 2022 14:55

Feds not so COOL about rules

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

Published in General News
Thursday, 17 February 2022 08:55

You won't save the planet by killing NZ farmers

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.

Published in Opinion
Thursday, 18 November 2021 11:55

Let us use tools available!

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

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 27 October 2021 11:18

Feds remain opposed to 'Three waters' reform

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

Published in General News
Thursday, 21 October 2021 11:55

Water entity concerns run deep

OPINION: Federated Farmers joins the many council-elected representatives and citizens up and down the country urging the Government to go back to the drawing board on reform of its three waters delivery.

Published in Opinion
Tuesday, 21 September 2021 15:30

Dirty tricks?

OPINION: An email from Fed Farmers' president Andrew Hoggard to Ag Minister Damien O'Connor saying some unkind things about the Groundswell movement - before its big countrywide protest in July - was recently released to a media outfit under an Official Information Act (OIA) request.

Published in The Hound
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