Displaying items by tag: farmers

Thursday, 31 December 2020 14:55

Editorial: Roll on 2021!

OPINION: There is no doubt that 2020 has been a challenging year for New Zealand and the world.

Published in Opinion
Friday, 10 June 2016 13:06

Fonterra fails to get 75% support

Fonterra says it will bring a revised governance structure for vote before shareholders by the end of this year.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 16 September 2015 09:00

French farmers protest

When French farmers are unhappy they take to the streets. Last week, 1000 tractors rolled into Paris as French farmers tried to clog up the capital’s roads in protest at plummeting food prices.

Published in World News

FONTERRA IS boosting its connectivity to farmers through the Farm Source programme which will support farmers and their farming businesses and bolster the cooperative's connection with rural communities in New Zealand.

Published in General News
Friday, 22 August 2014 11:08

ACC wants farmers’ views

ACC WILL be talking with farmers in several key rural areas next month, to help get a better understanding of the work farmers do, and the challenges they face in their day-to-day activities on the farm.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 26 November 2013 10:19

Top honours for Young Farmers

NEW ZEALAND YOUNG Farmers members are making waves in the agricultural scene at home and abroad.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 20 November 2013 09:49

Water returns likely to please farmers

ANOTHER RAFT of Government proposals to reform fresh water management is likely to find favour with the farming sector.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 19 November 2013 16:05

Co-op backing farmers on tougher rules

FERTILISER CO-OP Ravensdown has put together a team of consultants to advise farmers on environmental issues.

Published in Management
Thursday, 26 September 2013 11:22

Dung beetle watched with interest

FEDERATED FARMERS is watching with interest the first release of 500 dung beetles onto an organic dairy farm in Southland.

Published in General News
Friday, 16 August 2013 10:37

Job website a success

Federated Farmers is thrilled its 'Rural Jobs' service has hit 115 job advertisements since the beginning of the year, promising a bright future for agricultural careers.

Published in General News
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