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Immigration New Zealand acknowledges staff shortages facing the dairy sector and says it is prioritising applications for overseas workers.

Former Federated Farmers immigration spokesman and Waikato farmer Chris Lewis is questioning Immigration New Zealand's (INZ) accredited employer scheme.

A 66% reduction in the dairy sector's biosecurity response levy will land well with farmers, says Federated Farmers dairy chair Richard McIntyre.

Newly-elected DairyNZ director Chris Lewis says he is humbled and honoured by the confidence farmers have placed in him.

Former Federated Farmers leader Chris Lewis is one of three candidates confirmed for DairyNZ director elections.

From 19 September, levy paying dairy farmers can vote for two farmer candidates for DairyNZ’s board of directors. Three candidates are vying for the two positions.

Former Federated Farmers leader Chris Lewis is seeking election as a DairyNZ director.

Golden Bay dairy farmer Wayne Langford says he's looking forward to serving farmers in his new role as Federated Farmers vice president.

Outgoing Federated Farmers national board member Chris Lewis took out the Primary Industry Champion award in Auckland last night.

OPINION: Expect some big changes in the Federated Farmers leadership team at their annual meeting next month.