Feds' latest survey finds 'huge drop' in farmer confidence
More than 1200 farmers from around New Zealand responded to the July survey.
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The farmer was angry about boy racer activity. But the victim had nothing to do with.
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
Bi-annual banking survey asked over 1000 farmers about their relationship with their bank.
Northland dairy farmers cautious despite another bump in dairy forecast price
Fonterra announces opening midpoint milk price of $9 per kilo of milk solids.
'A true hero': Banks Peninsula farmer awarded for help after flood
North Canterbury Federated Farmers gave George Masefield an Outstanding Service Award.
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Katie Milne puts her hat in the ring for WFO presidency
Former Feds president says her background in livestock farming will be of benefit.
Converting Northland farms into forestry angers Federated Farmers
4661 hectares of Northland farmland sold for forestry conversion
How to have a safe and successful duck hunting season
Fish & Game NZ and Feds' advice for what is shaping up to be the best season "for years".
Why all Kiwis should be concerned about rural roads
All New Zealanders use rural roads, Federated Farmers vice president Karen Williams says.
What do a lack of rain and rising costs mean for local farmers?
Dairy payouts are at a record high but steeply rising costs are taking a toll.
Turning on overseas worker tap gets praise in Whanganui
Mike Cranstone hoped the overseas workers would be allowed to bring their families.
Federated Farmers welcomes further border relaxation
Additional 1580 experienced primary sector workers a "shot in the arm", Feds says.
Live: Flooding throughout Bay, overflow at wastewater plant, streets closed
Heavy rain lashes the Bay of Plenty.
'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.
Power cuts: Farmers can't milk cows, orchards damaged by winds
Powerco cannot say when they can reconnect power to thousands of customers.
Farmers despair as cyclone, weeks of rain ruin arable crops
"You just see all of your hard work go down the drain."
Rules helping foreign investors turn NZ farmland into forestry reviewed
Farming groups have raised concerns too much productive farmland is being lost.
Federated Farmers president wants water investments protected
Mike Cranstone is particularly concerned about the implications for rural water schemes.
Urgent action needed on special forestry test to stop carbon farming rort
Opinion: More recent data shows another 40 consents were granted.
Free lunchtime chats to boost farmer resilience
Motivational speakers to offer tips for farmers and growers in online lunchtime talks.
Niwa warns of low soil moisture deficit in parts of Northland
Northland farmers in a strong position for now despite scorching weather.
'Beach days and muggy nights': What the Bay will have plenty of this summer
But the warm weather brings with it some concerns for farmers.
Spring growth has farmers 'kicking into gear'
A 10-day stint of good sunshine turns conditions around for South Canterbury farmers.
Free resources to help farmers prepare for Covid-19 on-farm
Free Covid-19 checklists for farmers, growers and lifestyle block owners.
Farmers helping feed Auckland families this Christmas
Federated Farmers launches "Farmers Feed Families" campaign.
Feds partners with NZ Young Farmers to offer free memberships
More than 100 Young Farmer members have already signed up on first day of launch.
Farmers urged to create Covid-19 checklist
Checklist covers how to run the farm if farmer gets Covid-19 and can't do so themselves.
West Coast leaders 'stuck' on how to identify SNAs
Tai o Poutini Plan Committee at an impasse over legal requirement to identify SNAs.
'Huge call': Feds oppose Three Waters reform
Too many questions remain with Three Waters reforms says Federated Farmers.
Backlog of job vacancies on South Island dairy farms
Jobs remain to be filled on dairy farms after Govt opened up worker residency pathway.