Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers survey shows average farmer interest rates down 10 basis points in six months to May as proportion of farmers who say they feel undue pressure from their banks rises
6th Jun 19, 5:05pm
Federated Farmers survey shows average farmer interest rates down 10 basis points in six months to May as proportion of farmers who say they feel undue pressure from their banks rises
Federated Farmers supports banks in their campaign to retain unusually low capital levels. But banks are withdrawing support for farmers who are under-capitalised
6th Jun 19, 11:10am
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Federated Farmers supports banks in their campaign to retain unusually low capital levels. But banks are withdrawing support for farmers who are under-capitalised
Farmers committed to scientific solutions that achieve the goals of the Zero Carbon Act, ignoring the sideline sledging by the politicised green lobbyists. Active strategic change is required in pasture and animal management
29th May 19, 9:16am
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Farmers committed to scientific solutions that achieve the goals of the Zero Carbon Act, ignoring the sideline sledging by the politicised green lobbyists. Active strategic change is required in pasture and animal management
Local Government New Zealand's campaign to increase voter turnout garners support
23rd May 19, 3:48pm
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Local Government New Zealand's campaign to increase voter turnout garners support
What people are saying about the Government's announced targets on reducing emissions to limit global warming
8th May 19, 12:09pm
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What people are saying about the Government's announced targets on reducing emissions to limit global warming
Farmers say they are being loaded with more responsibility to look after the native biodiversity on their properties than ever before, and at the same time the Government is taking away one of the tools necessary to do so
9th Apr 19, 1:53pm
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Farmers say they are being loaded with more responsibility to look after the native biodiversity on their properties than ever before, and at the same time the Government is taking away one of the tools necessary to do so
New Zealand's unique agriculture and energy profile get a unique assessment from a Parliamentary commissioner who has options that will change future land use significantly
27th Mar 19, 9:27am
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New Zealand's unique agriculture and energy profile get a unique assessment from a Parliamentary commissioner who has options that will change future land use significantly
Government to pass law under urgency to ban military style semi-automatics and assault rifles; buyback scheme to cost $100m+; National and Federated Farmers supportive
21st Mar 19, 3:06pm
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Government to pass law under urgency to ban military style semi-automatics and assault rifles; buyback scheme to cost $100m+; National and Federated Farmers supportive
Despite rising prices, farmers are feeling oppressed from all sides and confidence is low. Fickle urban voters are driving a flood of rules and imposing costs that make little sense to the business of farming
13th Mar 19, 8:41am
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Despite rising prices, farmers are feeling oppressed from all sides and confidence is low. Fickle urban voters are driving a flood of rules and imposing costs that make little sense to the business of farming
A government Farm Debt Mediation Bill would be 'a useful tool in the tool kit' Federated Farmers says as farmers' satisfaction with their banks drops
12th Dec 18, 10:13am
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A government Farm Debt Mediation Bill would be 'a useful tool in the tool kit' Federated Farmers says as farmers' satisfaction with their banks drops
Politicised fads don't sway EPA's science. Consumer localism fads don't support real farmers. Prices retreat for livestock although to still-healthy levels
17th Oct 18, 11:41am
Politicised fads don't sway EPA's science. Consumer localism fads don't support real farmers. Prices retreat for livestock although to still-healthy levels
Shifting from commodity production styles to meeting targeted consumer demand will require big shifts and a wider view of what the market really is, says Guy Trafford
10th Oct 18, 10:32am
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Shifting from commodity production styles to meeting targeted consumer demand will require big shifts and a wider view of what the market really is, says Guy Trafford
David Hargreaves thinks the struggling Fonterra dairy co-operative will need a close eye keeping on it as it endeavours to get its wobbly milk cart back on the trail
13th Sep 18, 5:02pm
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David Hargreaves thinks the struggling Fonterra dairy co-operative will need a close eye keeping on it as it endeavours to get its wobbly milk cart back on the trail
Fonterra holds milk price forecast at $6.75; forecasts earnings per share of 25c-35c this year; to review investments including Beingmate; full year loss of $196 million reported
13th Sep 18, 9:13am
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Fonterra holds milk price forecast at $6.75; forecasts earnings per share of 25c-35c this year; to review investments including Beingmate; full year loss of $196 million reported
Federated Farmers' member survey shows farmer satisfaction with banks holding at about 80% positive, but sharemilker satisfaction is down sharply
5th Jun 18, 9:49am
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Federated Farmers' member survey shows farmer satisfaction with banks holding at about 80% positive, but sharemilker satisfaction is down sharply
In a second open letter to the Minister of Agriculture, Keith Woodford highlights some ‘coalface’ issues that MPI is really struggling with, right now
30th May 18, 8:58am
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In a second open letter to the Minister of Agriculture, Keith Woodford highlights some ‘coalface’ issues that MPI is really struggling with, right now
Keith Woodford says the Government is underestimating the animal and human welfare issues in its MPB plan, along with underestimating the complexity of the compensation claims
28th May 18, 9:36pm
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Keith Woodford says the Government is underestimating the animal and human welfare issues in its MPB plan, along with underestimating the complexity of the compensation claims
Mycoplasma bovis: do we need to go so fast and should the North and South Islands be managed separately?
25th May 18, 4:52pm
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Mycoplasma bovis: do we need to go so fast and should the North and South Islands be managed separately?
Finance Minister Grant Robertson is tasking Treasury and MPI with investigating establishing a fund to 'get ahead' of biosecurity threats
21st May 18, 11:47am
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson is tasking Treasury and MPI with investigating establishing a fund to 'get ahead' of biosecurity threats
Keith Woodford explains how crucial decisions are pending re Mycoplasma bovis and Government must recognise its own limitations
21st May 18, 8:49am
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Keith Woodford explains how crucial decisions are pending re Mycoplasma bovis and Government must recognise its own limitations
Keith Woodford explains why M. bovis eradication is no longer realistic and how industry now needs to take control from Government
13th May 18, 8:40pm
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Keith Woodford explains why M. bovis eradication is no longer realistic and how industry now needs to take control from Government
A more activist approach to climate change drawing in agriculture will produce some winners in the sector, but as the only country proposing GHG liabilities for livestock, change is coming
18th Apr 18, 11:30am
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A more activist approach to climate change drawing in agriculture will produce some winners in the sector, but as the only country proposing GHG liabilities for livestock, change is coming
Lamb and mutton schedules hold as processors forced to use saleyards to get the volumes they need as farmers appear to value building flocks. Deer weaner sales positive
11th Apr 18, 7:45pm
Lamb and mutton schedules hold as processors forced to use saleyards to get the volumes they need as farmers appear to value building flocks. Deer weaner sales positive
Unusually, farmers and meat processors doing well at the same time. Beef prices slip. Deer prices get boost from pet food market
4th Apr 18, 9:10am
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Unusually, farmers and meat processors doing well at the same time. Beef prices slip. Deer prices get boost from pet food market
Apart from beef, prices are holding up during time of usual softness. Public concerns rise over land erosion; action needed before regulators step in
22nd Mar 18, 9:07am
Apart from beef, prices are holding up during time of usual softness. Public concerns rise over land erosion; action needed before regulators step in