Displaying items by tag: Federated Farmers
Farmers encouraged by new strategy – Feds
The government’s launch this week of a strategy for the future of farming will encourage farmers, says Federated Farmers president Katie Milne.
Pressure from banks no surprise
News that farmers are feeling the pressure from banks is unsurprising.
Banks put screws on farmers
Farmers are feeling the pressure from banks.
Co-op’s result music to farmers’ ears
Federated Farmers vice president Andrew Hoggard says farmers will be pleased to hear a positive first quarter result from Fonterra.
Zero Carbon Bill a missed opportunity!
OPINION: The Government failed to take on board common sense suggestions for the improvement of the recently passed Zero Carbon Bill (ZCB).
A lesson in political science
The Zero Carbon Bill has just been passed into law, but not without significant misgivings from across the farming sector.
Water reforms could be ‘recipe for disaster’
Disregarding the social and economic effects of the proposed water reforms is a recipe for disaster, warns Federated Farmers Waikato president Andrew McGiven.
Milk price hike a surprise and relief
Fonterra's farmgate milk price forecast upgrade was a welcome surprise although indicators were heading that way, says Federated Farmers dairy chair Chris Lewis.
Feds committed to cutting emissions, not joining the ETS
Farmers continue to oppose agriculture entering the Emissions Trading Scheme.
Farmers shocked by Fonterra borrowing
Farmers are flabbergasted to learn that Fonterra borrowed money to pay dividends over the last few years.
