Latest fromFederated Farmers
![Three Northland projects in line for new regional funding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Three Northland projects in line for new regional funding
All three projects have resource consent, are construction ready.
![Prominent farmer boycotts wool auctions as frustration grows](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Prominent farmer boycotts wool auctions as frustration grows
Tony Williams says the wool auction system does not serve farmers well.
![Rural community well represented in King's Birthday Honours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rural community well represented in King's Birthday Honours
Fans of The Country may also notice a familiar name from the field of broadcasting.
![Farmer humbled by King's Birthday Honour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Farmer humbled by King's Birthday Honour
Sam Lewis has been dedicated to farming and associated businesses.
![The rural women breaking the grass ceiling in the 1940s](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The rural women breaking the grass ceiling in the 1940s
Women’s Division of the Farmer’s Union became Women’s Division Federated Farmers in 1947.
![Farmers v politicians charity games results on The Country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Farmers v politicians charity games results on The Country
Wayne Langford, Wayne McLaughlin, Kathrin Jankowiec, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Phil Duncan.
![Shane Jones talks mining on The Country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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=793)
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=793)
Feds' latest rural banking survey on The Country
Richard McIntyre, Ben Picton, Katie Milne, Warwick Catto, Jamie Strang, Chris Russell.
![Rural Advocacy Hub at Fieldays 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rural Advocacy Hub at Fieldays 2024
"We can achieve a lot more for farmers than any one organisation can working alone."
![Lacing up the boots for Gisborne-Wairoa Fed Farmers fundraiser](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lacing up the boots for Gisborne-Wairoa Fed Farmers fundraiser
Feds to play Parliament in rugby, netball at Ngātapa.
![Farmer says road plan will return area to the 'Middle Ages'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Farmer says road plan will return area to the 'Middle Ages'
Sheep and beef farmer Jared Coogan is worried school children will be put at risk.
!['Really tough ask': Farmers react to Alliance's request for cash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Really tough ask': Farmers react to Alliance's request for cash
It's the first time Alliance has asked farmers for capital in 32 years.
![Genetic engineering (Ge) – not the glow in the dark stuff…](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Genetic engineering (Ge) – not the glow in the dark stuff…
Federated Farmers want to start conversations about genetic engineering.
!['Significantly higher': Farm salaries on the up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Significantly higher': Farm salaries on the up
The 2024 Feds-Rabobank Farming Salaries Report shows farm employers investing in staff.
![Feds talks farm salaries on The Country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Feds talks farm salaries on The Country
Phil Duncan, Richard McIntyre, Andrew Douglas, Blair McClean, Jane Hunter, M Simpson.
![Stock exclusion, winter grazing, and SNA changes in RMA reform](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Stock exclusion, winter grazing, and SNA changes in RMA reform
Federated Farmers says the changes “mark the end of the war on farming”.
![The Country: How work visa changes will affect farmers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The Country: How work visa changes will affect farmers
Richard McIntyre, Stu Loe and Stu Duncan, Chris Brandolino, Kevin Barrett, Barry Soper.
![Farmers hanging out for rain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Farmers hanging out for rain
Weight gain on ewes going into tupping and mating has been a bit light
![The future of sheep and beef farming on The Country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The future of sheep and beef farming on The Country
Toby Williams, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, Nick White, Simon White.
!['Delicate balance': School explores options for on-site farm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Delicate balance': School explores options for on-site farm
The farm animals are staying, but the use of the land is being extended.