Displaying items by tag: Federated Farmers
Further velvetleaf contamination disappoints
Federated Farmers is disappointed to learn that a fourth line of fodder beet seed has been confirmed as being contaminated with velvetleaf.
Feds disappointed by Greenpeace protest
Federated Farmers is surprised at "the misguided protest" by Greenpeace outside Wellington ACC offices this morning.
Farmers, duck shooters not at risk from new laws
Duck shooters and landholders are being assured the new workplace safety laws will not mess with the shooting season that opens next week.
‘Meltdown’ denied
Federated Farmers chief executive Graham Smith denies there is any 'meltdown' with staff at the organisation.
Ruataniwha scheme now in position to proceed
Federated Farmers is thrilled the Ruataniwha Water Storage scheme has made another significant step towards hitting go.
Farm salaries hold firm
Dry stock farmers' salaries have seen strong growth in the last year, according to Federated Farmers and Rabobank's 2015-16 employee remuneration report.
Get stuck into local politics
Farmers need to get involved
Hill country farmers are daft if they put their heads in the sand and ignore the prospect of central and local government regulations having an impact on their farming operations.
Tech developers should first talk to farmers
Federated Farmers Dairy chairman and Manawatu farmer Andrew Hoggard recently addressed the MobileTech Conference.
‘Let’s unclog the Red Band channels’
Federated Farmers Dairy chairman Andrew Hoggard questions whether Fonterra is truly representing NZ values and culture.