Displaying items by tag: Federated Farmers
Concerns raised over Healthy Rivers
Discussions held with Waikato Federated Farmers members have revealed significant concerns about the impact of the Waikato Regional Council's proposed 'Plan Change One'.
Get those ramps built
The sooner farmers install walk-on loading ramps for bobby calves the better, says Federated Farmers Dairy chairman Andrew Hoggard.
Positive reaction to Environment Report
Rain flattens milk production
The persistent rain of the last four months is causing serious problems for dairy farmers in most regions of the North Island.
Smile, you’re on candid camera! — Feds
That’s the message from Federated Farmers dairy section vice-chair Chris Lewis in the light of the latest video showing a new-born calf dragged along a paddock and calves being loaded into a truck.
Increase in school boarding allowance for rural pupils
A review of the school boarding allowance can’t come soon enough for farming families who live many kilometres from their nearest school.
Farmers walloped by the wet
Dairy farmers in most North Island regions are hard hit by rain which is hindering pasture utilisation and causing milk production to drop.
PKE-laden ship taking its time
A ship barred from discharging its palm kernel expeller (PKE) cargo remained anchored off Tauranga Port late last week.
Farmers set to test the waters
Council praises Feds-led Healthy Rivers Wai Ora research
The Waikato Regional Council is welcoming a Federated Farmers-led joint project testing the implications of the Healthy Rivers/Wai Ora: Proposed Waikato Regional Plan Change 1 for the rural community.