Rural community well represented in King's Birthday Honours
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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
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
Wayne Langford, Wayne McLaughlin, Kathrin Jankowiec, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Phil Duncan.
Shane Jones talks mining on The Country
Shane Jones, Samuel Whitelock, Dan Hodgen, Phil Ropiha, Toby Williams.
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
Richard McIntyre, Ben Picton, Katie Milne, Warwick Catto, Jamie Strang, Chris Russell.
The Country: Feds president on the ongoing dry
Wayne Langford, Dave Martin, Chris Brandolino, Gill Naylor, Stu Duncan, Barry Soper.
Preparations for 56th Fieldays ramp up
This year's event will have a line-up of 1000 exhibitors at Mystery Creek.
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
Feds to play Parliament in rugby, netball at Ngātapa.
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
It's the first time Alliance has asked farmers for capital in 32 years.
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
The 2024 Feds-Rabobank Farming Salaries Report shows farm employers investing in staff.
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
Federated Farmers says the changes “mark the end of the war on farming”.
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
Weight gain on ewes going into tupping and mating has been a bit light
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
The farm animals are staying, but the use of the land is being extended.
'Positive first step': Fed Farmers welcomes probe into rural banking interest rates
The federation has wanted an independent inquiry into rural banking since September.
Farmers face tough times thanks to drought-like conditions, economic downturn
'I'll be surprised if any Northland farmers make a profit this year.'
Fears for NZ's biosecurity frontline as job axe falls at MPI
Fed Farmers understands the "economic reality" of cuts, but worries about vital services.
The big dry: Farmers say Canterbury, Otago support 'great news'
“They’re used to farming in dry conditions but it has been challenging."
'Cautious optimism': Farm confidence recovers from record lows
'It’s good to see the first improvement in farmer confidence for quite some time now.'
Farmers are constantly looking for better ways to do things, new MP says
'The difference between my first year of farming and today is like night and day.'
'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
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
Farmers have had to make changes to adapt to the dry conditions.
'Written off': Hail storm costs arable farmers millions
“It’s the worst one I’ve suffered by a long, long shot and I’ve been farming since 1988."
Couple heartbroken after 13 sheep killed in dog attacks
" ... once dogs get a taste of sheep, they will keep coming back."
'The Hickey Tour': Farmer hitchhiking Auckland to Christchurch for The Big Feed
Colin Hickey's a bit nervous about his journey but "making it work is part of the fun".
Federated Farmers: We need to learn from the past
It's been a busy time for the local Federated Farmers executive.