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Federated Farmers Welcomes Freshwater Regulations Review

Thursday, 29 May 2025, 3:22 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers will be reading through the detail of today’s announcement and going back to the Government with our position, on behalf of our members, in the next few weeks. More >>

Federated Farmers Launches ‘SOS: Save Our Sheep’ Campaign

Monday, 26 May 2025, 1:03 pm | Federated Farmers

In just one generation New Zealand has lost over two-thirds of our national flock, reducing from over 70 million sheep in 1982 to fewer than 25 million sheep today. More >>

SOS Call: Save Our Sheep

Monday, 26 May 2025, 10:07 am | Federated Farmers

Since 2007, when the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) was first introduced, our national flock has shrunk by 40%. We’re now losing almost a million sheep every year. More >>

Balancing The Books Should Be At Budget’s Core - Federated Farmers

Wednesday, 21 May 2025, 10:16 am | Federated Farmers

"Farming businesses are beginning to experience the benefits of lower inflation and interest rates this year. A balanced budget will mean this stability is more likely to continue," Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford says. More >>

Government Must Deliver On KiwiSaver Promise For Young Farmers

Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 11:33 am | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers dairy chair Richard McIntyre says young farmers across the country are being held back by outdated rules that don't reflect the reality of farm ownership or rural employment. More >>

New Crop Of PINZ Award Finalists Named

Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 12:24 pm | Federated Farmers

The seventh annual Primary Industries NZ Awards are a highlight of the two-day PINZ Summit taking place at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre 24 and 25 June. Four young women selected as Emerging Leader Award finalists illustrate the depth of talent ... More >>

Carbon Forestry Loopholes Must Be Closed

Friday, 2 May 2025, 1:11 pm | Federated Farmers

The idea that buying seedlings before December 2024 is an intention to plant is an absolute joke. The Government need to close this loophole that being exploited. More >>

Farm Plan Improvements Heading In The Right Direction

Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 6:31 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers are welcoming the Government's intention to have a new farm plan system in place by the end of the year. More >>

Shear Brilliance: Government Backs Kiwi Wool!

Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 2:48 pm | Federated Farmers

Williams says wool’s unique environmental credentials-being biodegradable, non-toxic, and low-carbon-make it a far more sustainable choice for building. More >>

Law-breaking Greenpeace Must Lose Charity Status

Monday, 7 April 2025, 5:10 pm | Federated Farmers

"There is no way Greenpeace should be eligible for charitable status when they’re engaging in illegal activity like this," says Federated Farmers spokesperson Richard McIntyre. More >>

Streamlined H&S Regime Drives Focus On Key Risks - Federated Farmers

Thursday, 3 April 2025, 7:35 am | Federated Farmers

The changes announced this week will result in greater clarity for farmers, and other business owners, on what they need to do. More >>

Federated Farmers Welcome Health And Safety Reset

Monday, 31 March 2025, 6:30 pm | Federated Farmers

Birkett says today’s announcement from Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden outlines the first moves toward a more practical system. More >>

Review Of Costly Capital Rules Long Overdue

Monday, 31 March 2025, 4:56 pm | Federated Farmers

"We’re pleased the Reserve Bank has finally seen the light and taken the first steps towards easing some of the pressure farmers have been feeling by announcing this review." More >>

Farmers Support Review Of Highly Productive Land Policy

Monday, 31 March 2025, 10:03 am | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers supports the Government’s move to explore a more targeted approach, including mapping out special agriculture zones. More >>

Federated Farmers: Property Rights Returning To Farmers

Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 3:21 pm | Federated Farmers

"We welcome the Government’s blueprint for new planning legislation to replace the broken Resource Management Act," Federated Farmers RMA reform spokesperson Mark Hooper says. More >>

Court Decision A Pragmatic Win For Southland Farmers

Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 4:47 pm | Federated Farmers

The Government have been very clear on their intent to make legislative changes to section 70 of the Resource Management Act later this year. More >>

Reserve Bank’s Capital Rules Bleeding Farmers Dry

Friday, 14 March 2025, 3:19 pm | Federated Farmers

Banking rules introduced in 2019 require banks to hold enough capital to withstand a one-in-200-year financial event, adding between 50 to 120 basis points to agricultural loans. Prior to the rule change, banks were only required to hold enough capital ... More >>

Federated Farmers Push Southland Duck Licence Boycott

Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 8:20 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers Southland president Jason Herrick wants to see shooters buy their game bird licences from regions working constructively with farmers, like Hawke’s Bay or Greater Wellington. More >>

Federated Farmers Welcome Support For Drought-Hit Regions

Friday, 7 March 2025, 6:46 pm | Federated Farmers

Northland president Colin Hannah says the declaration is recognition of the growing seriousness for farmers of well-below-normal rainfall. More >>

Farmers Welcome Taranaki Adverse Event Declaration

Thursday, 27 February 2025, 12:50 pm | Federated Farmers

Water tables are very low, meaning wells and bores have dried up and farmers have had to truck in water as well as feed. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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