Federated Farmers
Farm health and safety and rural suicide high on agenda at Federated Farmers conference
10th May 13, 8:46am
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Farm health and safety and rural suicide high on agenda at Federated Farmers conference
Bruce Wills points out the unintended consequences of the Labour-Greens NZ Power proposal and says there are much bigger 'domestic cost fishes in the sea'
6th May 13, 5:41pm
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Bruce Wills points out the unintended consequences of the Labour-Greens NZ Power proposal and says there are much bigger 'domestic cost fishes in the sea'
Cities cop 'biblical rain' but large areas of prime farmland remain very dry, many 'first in' farmers very nervous
6th May 13, 2:50pm
Cities cop 'biblical rain' but large areas of prime farmland remain very dry, many 'first in' farmers very nervous
National Science Challenges are the new black says Federated Farmers as Govt invests heavily
2nd May 13, 12:21pm
National Science Challenges are the new black says Federated Farmers as Govt invests heavily
"We are genuinely worried that farmers in drought hit areas are over estimating pasture recovery and underestimating winter"
29th Apr 13, 10:31am
"We are genuinely worried that farmers in drought hit areas are over estimating pasture recovery and underestimating winter"
Bruce Wills struggles with those who can't see the past for what it was, a time of restriction, cronyism, and monopolies. Does Labour want to turn the clock back to that?
26th Apr 13, 2:01pm
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Bruce Wills struggles with those who can't see the past for what it was, a time of restriction, cronyism, and monopolies. Does Labour want to turn the clock back to that?
'While the drought may be over, in many ways the hard part – the recovery – has just begun'
23rd Apr 13, 8:30pm
'While the drought may be over, in many ways the hard part – the recovery – has just begun'
Anders Crofoot says households and businesses would be worse off under the Labour-Green robbing-Peter-to-pay-Paul electricity policy
21st Apr 13, 5:25pm
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Anders Crofoot says households and businesses would be worse off under the Labour-Green robbing-Peter-to-pay-Paul electricity policy
William Rolleston asks given our climate will change, isn't it smarter for public policy to enable the technical and infrastructural solutions we will need to meet it?
19th Apr 13, 4:20pm
William Rolleston asks given our climate will change, isn't it smarter for public policy to enable the technical and infrastructural solutions we will need to meet it?
Katie Milne warns city observers that the 2013 drought will take several years to recover from and the impact will flow through to the whole economy
19th Apr 13, 8:43am
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Katie Milne warns city observers that the 2013 drought will take several years to recover from and the impact will flow through to the whole economy
Bruce Wills says free trade provides farmers everywhere with improved incomes, prosperity and economic growth aiding not only rural communities but all communities
12th Apr 13, 1:10pm
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Bruce Wills says free trade provides farmers everywhere with improved incomes, prosperity and economic growth aiding not only rural communities but all communities
DOC and farmers concerned about Nelson infestation of new pest threat. Multi agency attempt to eradicate underway
10th Apr 13, 3:35pm
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DOC and farmers concerned about Nelson infestation of new pest threat. Multi agency attempt to eradicate underway
Following the drought and with more than 80% of our fresh water flowing to the sea, plans to store more have official support
10th Apr 13, 10:04am
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Following the drought and with more than 80% of our fresh water flowing to the sea, plans to store more have official support
Conor English sets out how a reformed national red meat sector procurement might work, using part of the Fonterra model
8th Apr 13, 1:08pm
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Conor English sets out how a reformed national red meat sector procurement might work, using part of the Fonterra model
Bruce Wills says moving feed may sound simple but it isn't. Despite one issue the reality is that huge efforts are resulting in major shipments north
5th Apr 13, 4:46pm
Bruce Wills says moving feed may sound simple but it isn't. Despite one issue the reality is that huge efforts are resulting in major shipments north
Farmers group bridles at suggestions it is not doing enough to help out drought stricken colleagues, lists feed assistance so far
28th Mar 13, 9:32am
Farmers group bridles at suggestions it is not doing enough to help out drought stricken colleagues, lists feed assistance so far
Bruce Wills says it is vital we store water for irrigation and use in dry periods. Stored water preserves rivers and groundwater resources. Your view?
24th Mar 13, 1:11pm
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Bruce Wills says it is vital we store water for irrigation and use in dry periods. Stored water preserves rivers and groundwater resources. Your view?
Fed Farmers concerned about the biosecurity risk to PRRS from a flood of imported pork. Your view?
20th Mar 13, 2:23pm
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Fed Farmers concerned about the biosecurity risk to PRRS from a flood of imported pork. Your view?
Bruce Wills wonders why the anger at the RAP program; 'its just the dole and means and asset tested like any other benefit'. Your view?
18th Mar 13, 9:23am
Bruce Wills wonders why the anger at the RAP program; 'its just the dole and means and asset tested like any other benefit'. Your view?
Sheep and beef farmers support PGP collaboration programme, result cheered by Fed Farmers
14th Mar 13, 12:16pm
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Sheep and beef farmers support PGP collaboration programme, result cheered by Fed Farmers
Bruce Wills says Fed Farmers are genuinely impressed by what is being proposed for sections 6 and 7 in the RMA "where wording makes a world of difference". Your view?
9th Mar 13, 1:17pm
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Bruce Wills says Fed Farmers are genuinely impressed by what is being proposed for sections 6 and 7 in the RMA "where wording makes a world of difference". Your view?
Willy Leferink wants environmental regulation that is clear, realistic and achievable, that does not stifle innovation or creative individuality. You agree?
7th Mar 13, 3:15pm
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Willy Leferink wants environmental regulation that is clear, realistic and achievable, that does not stifle innovation or creative individuality. You agree?
Mike Joy calls on the dairy industry to nail their environmental colours to the mast and stop indulging in blame, denial and excuses. Your view?
7th Mar 13, 1:30pm
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Mike Joy calls on the dairy industry to nail their environmental colours to the mast and stop indulging in blame, denial and excuses. Your view?
Bruce Wills says the high dollar is why we need policy reform to help exporters become as competitive as they can be. Your view?
7th Mar 13, 11:28am
Bruce Wills says the high dollar is why we need policy reform to help exporters become as competitive as they can be. Your view?
Federated Farmers likes what it sees in the latest discussion document from the Govt to reform the RMA
6th Mar 13, 10:22am
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Federated Farmers likes what it sees in the latest discussion document from the Govt to reform the RMA