Displaying items by tag: Federated Farmers
Constant rate increases irk
Federated Farmers team up with StockX
Federated Farmers says helping its members save money and easily and securely trade stock online is behind its decision to sign a partnership with StockX.
Healthy Rivers hits a snag
A level playing field is what Horticulture NZ, Federated Farmers and other primary organisations want from a judicial review of Waikato’s ‘healthy rivers’ plan change.
Expect more flak in upcoming silly season
Expect more flak from politicians and others as New Zealand moves into general election mode, says Federated Farmers Dairy chair Andrew Hoggard.
Feds challenge Bill English's team to continue good work
Federated Farmers congratulates outgoing Prime Minister John Key after eight years leading the country, and looks forward to working with Bill English in the top job.
Farmers urged to report all crime
A Federated Farmers survey shows the rural sector is plagued by thieves, rustlers and poachers but not enough farmers are reporting their losses.
Quake recovery snag
Some actions by Civil Defence (CD) staff in the quake-hit Kaikoura region are stressing farmers, says Federated Farmers spokeswoman on adverse events, Katie Milne.
Irrigation investment will strengthen hard hit province
Federated Farmers believes the investment of $3.4 million into the Hurunui Water Project by Crown Irrigation Investments will ensure the future resilience of North Canterbury.
Support for quake-hit taxpayers fair and reasonable
Full credit to the Inland Revenue Department for telling people to look after themselves and their families first and foremost, rather than worrying about not meeting their tax obligations.
Offers of help and cash flow in
A week out from the 7.8 earthquake, offers of help logged with the Federated Farmers 0800 FARMING line have topped 300.