Federated Farmers
Fed Farmers withdraws appeal over Mackenzie Basin
Federated Farmers has withdrawn its appeal over the Environment Court's Mackenzie Basin decision.
Federated Farmers rejects call for Mackenzie land sale moratorium
Federated Farmers is rejecting a court's call for a moratorium on Crown land sales to farmers in the South Island's Mackenzie Basin.
Field Day For Farmers
Country Life's Cosmo Kentish-Barnes was very thankful for his gumboots when he visited the extremely muddy South Island Field Days in Kirwee. The three-day event is the oldest and biggest… Audio, Gallery
Field Day For Farmers
Country Life's Cosmo Kentish-Barnes was very thankful for his gumboots when he visited the extremely muddy South Island Field Days in Kirwee. The three-day event is the oldest and biggest…
AudioGovt drought package falls short, farmer says
A Northland dairy farmer says a government support package will do little to help those struggling in the drought-stricken region.
Bruce Wills
Former Federated Farmers president Bruce Wills now holds governance roles on 12 organisations, including two National Science Challenges the QEII National Trust, Ravensdown and Apiculture NZ. He is… Audio
Wool Woes
Returns for wool have taken a dive. Federated Farmers Meat and Fibre spokeserson Rick Powdrell says the demand from Chinese buyers has dropped right off and returns following the Brexit vote have… Audio
Wool Woes
Returns for wool have taken a dive. Federated Farmers Meat and Fibre spokeserson Rick Powdrell says the demand from Chinese buyers has dropped right off and returns following the Brexit vote have…
AudioWorkplace deaths remain high
A year on from the introduction of new tougher health and safety law workplace death statistics have barely changed. In the year to the middle of October 42 people died on the job, compared to 43 for… Audio
Federated Farmers boss admits spilling effluent into stream
The Federated Farmers Southland president has admitted his farm is responsible for the effluent spill into the Winton Stream.
Video outrage shows 'disconnectedness' with farming life
Outrage over hidden-camera footage of the treatment of bobby calves illustrates many people's disconnect with farming life, Federated Farmers says.
Secret cameras found in Waikato dairy sheds
Dairy farmers are being urged to check their farms for hidden cameras after some Waikato farmers found them in their milking sheds.
Farmers reject blame over water contamination
Federated Farmers has hit back at claims intensive agriculture may be to blame for Havelock North's water contamination. Audio
Fed Farmers launch new sustainability scheme
An initiative aimed at directing farmers towards sustainable use of land and water has been launched.
William Rolleston: farmers fight back
Last week Kim Hill talked to Rachel Stewart, the 2016 Canon Media Award Opinion Writer of the Year, who angered Federated Farmers with her concerns about dairying's impact on the environment, and her… Audio
Rachel Stewart: off-side with her tribe
Rachel Stewart is the 2016 Canon Media Award Opinion Writer of the Year. The former president of Wanganui Federated Farmers is off-side with much of the rural community she calls her 'tribe' after… Audio
Bobby Calf Rules
Scott Gallacher, the Deputy Director of General Regulation and Assurance for the Ministry for Primary Industries talks about the recently formed Bobby Calf Action Group. Audio
Bobby Calf Rules
Scott Gallacher, the Deputy Director of General Regulation and Assurance for the Ministry for Primary Industries talks about the recently formed Bobby Calf Action Group.
AudioFarmers challenge GE ruling in High Court
Federated Farmers and GE-Free advocates are squaring off in the High Court this week over the right of communities to have a say in the use of genetically modified organisms. Audio
Farmers challenge GE ruling in High Court
Federated Farmers and anti-GE advocates are facing each other in court over the right of communities to have a say in the use of genetically modified organisms.
