!['Common sense': Rules on creating wetlands to be relaxed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=791)
'Common sense': Rules on creating wetlands to be relaxed
Relaxing rules around developing wetlands is “common sense”.
![The Country: Winston Peters on agreeing to disagree](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=791)
The Country: Winston Peters on agreeing to disagree
Wayne Langford, Winston Peters, Kate Acland, Jane Smith, Chris Brandolino, Chris Russell.
![Shane Jones talks mining on The Country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Shane Jones talks mining on The Country
Shane Jones, Samuel Whitelock, Dan Hodgen, Phil Ropiha, Toby Williams.
![Politicians vs farmers in fundraiser rugby match](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Politicians vs farmers in fundraiser rugby match
Rugby fundraiser is to support farmers affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
![Feds' latest rural banking survey on The Country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Feds' latest rural banking survey on The Country
Richard McIntyre, Ben Picton, Katie Milne, Warwick Catto, Jamie Strang, Chris Russell.
!['Positive first step': Fed Farmers welcomes probe into rural banking interest rates](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Positive first step': Fed Farmers welcomes probe into rural banking interest rates
The federation has wanted an independent inquiry into rural banking since September.
![The big dry: Farmers say Canterbury, Otago support 'great news'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
The big dry: Farmers say Canterbury, Otago support 'great news'
“They’re used to farming in dry conditions but it has been challenging."
![Comment: Water quality targets – can we make them real please?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Comment: Water quality targets – can we make them real please?
Recent water woes in Woodville and Queenstown are issues rural residents regularly face.
!['Never seen anything like it': Wairoa maize farmer recalls storm's anniversary](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Never seen anything like it': Wairoa maize farmer recalls storm's anniversary
'My Red Bands were not enough to walk around in, it was a struggle'.
!['Trust and understanding': $1m campaign to reverse live export ban](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Trust and understanding': $1m campaign to reverse live export ban
Strategy document says lobbying effort is essential as issue can't be left to MPs alone.
!['It’s pretty dry': Rain forecast brings hope to farmers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'It’s pretty dry': Rain forecast brings hope to farmers
Farmers have had to make changes to adapt to the dry conditions.
![East Coast and Tairāwhiti farmers still struggling after Cyclone Gabrielle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
East Coast and Tairāwhiti farmers still struggling after Cyclone Gabrielle
Many East Coast and Tairāwhiti farmers are still stuck in the mud.
![Feds survey shows farmer satisfaction with banks at a record low](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Feds survey shows farmer satisfaction with banks at a record low
Farmers' bank satisfaction is at the lowest since the survey began in 2015.
![Federated Farmers elects new president](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Federated Farmers elects new president
Wayne Langford is a 40-year-old dairy farmer from Golden Bay,
![Feds says farmers fed up with Winter Grazing pathways delays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Feds says farmers fed up with Winter Grazing pathways delays
Feds says Winter Grazing pathways are “limited and full of roadblocks".
![Feds' latest survey finds 'huge drop' in farmer confidence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Feds' latest survey finds 'huge drop' in farmer confidence
More than 1200 farmers from around New Zealand responded to the July survey.
![Former Feds president joins race for Southland District mayoralty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Former Feds president joins race for Southland District mayoralty
High country farmer has thrown his hat in the ring for Southland District mayoralty.
![Conservation Comment: Fish & Game NZ changes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Conservation Comment: Fish & Game NZ changes
Mike Cranstone says the changes at Fish and Game are beneficial.
![Wayne Langford is the new Feds vice president](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Wayne Langford is the new Feds vice president
Wayne Langford will replace vice president Karen Williams who has stepped down.
![Face-to-face trust a must in rural sector career lasting over 35 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Face-to-face trust a must in rural sector career lasting over 35 years
Most farmers still prefer to talk in person rather than email or phone, Nick Abbot says.
![Feds banking survey shows more farmers feel under pressure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Feds banking survey shows more farmers feel under pressure
Bi-annual banking survey asked over 1000 farmers about their relationship with their bank.
![Katie Milne puts her hat in the ring for WFO presidency](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Katie Milne puts her hat in the ring for WFO presidency
Former Feds president says her background in livestock farming will be of benefit.
![Why all Kiwis should be concerned about rural roads](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Why all Kiwis should be concerned about rural roads
All New Zealanders use rural roads, Federated Farmers vice president Karen Williams says.
!['Not an 'if' but a 'when' issue': Dairy farmers preparing for Omicron](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Not an 'if' but a 'when' issue': Dairy farmers preparing for Omicron
Feds says farmers can't afford to have the whole team sick with cows needing to be milked.
![Not the right time for unemployment scheme - Feds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Not the right time for unemployment scheme - Feds
"It's hardly the right time to be consulting on such a contentious piece of legislation."
![Free lunchtime chats to boost farmer resilience](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Free lunchtime chats to boost farmer resilience
Motivational speakers to offer tips for farmers and growers in online lunchtime talks.
![Southern dairy farmers welcome Fonterra revamp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Southern dairy farmers welcome Fonterra revamp
Feds Otago dairy chairman Luke Kane said it was a "positive" move for farmers.
![Spring growth has farmers 'kicking into gear'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Spring growth has farmers 'kicking into gear'
A 10-day stint of good sunshine turns conditions around for South Canterbury farmers.
![Farmers helping feed Auckland families this Christmas](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Farmers helping feed Auckland families this Christmas
Federated Farmers launches "Farmers Feed Families" campaign.