Tag: farming
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Federated Farmers Endorses National's Plan to Streamline On-Farm Solar Installations
Federated Farmers backs National's plan to make small-scale solar a permitted activity, cutting red tape and costs for farmers. This move, a key election platform recommendation, aims to boost on-farm energy generation and profitability.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnergyAgricultureElection Federated FarmersNational PartySolar EnergyFarmingEnergy PolicyRegulation
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Federated Farmers Urges Bold Conservation Law Reform
Federated Farmers advocates for modernizing New Zealand's conservation laws, arguing current legislation is outdated and hinders efforts. They support pragmatic reforms to improve environmental outcomes, reduce taxpayer burden, and enable economic activities like grazing, countering activist "scaremongering."
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentLegalAgricultureElection Federated FarmersConservation ReformRichard DawkinsSimon CameronDepartment of ConservationGrazingfarming
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Federated Farmers Elects Colin Hurst as National President, Sandra Faulkner as Vice President
South Canterbury farmer Colin Hurst has been elected national president of Federated Farmers, with Gisborne's Sandra Faulkner as vice president. Hurst pledges to amplify farmers' voices amidst complex challenges, building on the organization's 127-year legacy.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyAgricultureLegalSocial Issues Colin HurstSandra FaulknerFederated FarmersRural AdvocacyLegislative Reformfarmingelection
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Waikato Dairy Farmer Danielle Hovmand Named Top Emerging Primary Sector Leader
Young Waikato dairy farmer Danielle Hovmand won the Primary Industries New Zealand Emerging Leader Award. Judges praised her selfless leadership, community involvement, and dedication to helping others succeed, highlighting her significant contributions to the primary sector.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentAgricultureEconomyEducationSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsEmployment and Labor Danielle HovmandPrimary Industries New Zealand Emerging Leader AwardFederated FarmersWaikatoDairy farmingLeadershipfarmingelection
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Primary Industries Awards Celebrate New Zealand's Top Food and Fibre Leaders
New Zealand's primary sector honored its top contributors at the annual Primary Industries Awards in Auckland. Jim van der Poel received the Outstanding Contribution award, alongside other leaders recognized for their impact on rural communities, journalism, and innovation.
BusinessScience & TechnologyMediaEnvironmentEconomyEmployment and LaborEducationDigital and Print PublishingComputers and Internet Primary Industries AwardsDairy IndustryRural SupportAgricultural JournalismInnovationAgricultureFederated Farmersfarmingelection
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Ministers Back Waikato Farmers Against Plan Change 1 Concerns
Federated Farmers welcomes support from Shane Jones and Todd McClay, who voiced deep concerns over Waikato Region Plan Change 1's impact on farmers at the Primary Industries New Zealand Summit, promising action to align rules with new RMA reforms.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyAgricultureLegal Federated FarmersShane JonesTodd McClayWaikato Region Plan Change 1Primary Industries New Zealand SummitResource Management Actfarmingelection
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Government Offers Hope to Waikato Farmers Over Plan Change 1 Rules
The Government will consider options for Waikato farmers affected by old planning rules, offering fresh hope. Minister Todd McClay announced officials will advise on aligning regional planning with new national systems, a move welcomed by Federated Farmers.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsAgricultureEnvironmentEconomy Federated FarmersWaikatoPlan Change 1Todd McClayEnvironmental Policyfarmingelection
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Federated Farmers Calls for Pause on Waikato Plan Change 1 Amid Reform Conflicts
Federated Farmers urges the government to pause Waikato's Plan Change 1, citing outdated rules, significant farmer compliance burdens, and conflicts with ongoing national resource management and local government reforms.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyLegalEnvironmentAgriculture Federated FarmersWaikatoPlan Change 1FarmingResource ManagementEnvironmental Policyelection
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Government to Review FENZ Funding Amid Farmer Concerns
The New Zealand Government is reviewing Fire and Emergency New Zealand's funding model following calls from Federated Farmers. Farmers are concerned about rising levy costs and declining rural services, urging a broader review of service levels.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyAgricultureEmployment and LaborLegal Federated FarmersFire and Emergency New ZealandFENZfundingrural servicesinsurance leviesfarmingelection
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Federated Farmers Endorses ACT Party's Rural Crime Crackdown
Federated Farmers backs ACT Party's rural crime plan, including a dedicated police unit, 100,000 extra patrol hours, and expanded Text 111 services. The group also supports increased penalties for rustlers and poachers, and reviving the Rural Lookout app.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesAgricultureComputers and Internet Federated FarmersACT PartyRural CrimeNew Zealand PoliceKarl DeanText 111farmingelection
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Government Boosts Rural Adverse Event Preparedness with $160,000 Funding
Federated Farmers welcomes the government's $160,000 investment in rural adverse event preparedness. The funding will support 16 Rural Advisory Groups, Taskforce Kiwi, and rural leaders, strengthening community resilience and emergency response capabilities across New Zealand.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsAgricultureEducation Federated FarmersRural Advisory GroupsAdverse EventsGovernment FundingEmergency ManagementTaskforce Kiwifarmingelection
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Federated Farmers Backs ACT's Split-Gas Emissions Approach
Federated Farmers welcomes ACT's plan for a split-gas approach to New Zealand's Paris Agreement targets and domestic emissions budgets, arguing the current all-gas reduction target is costly and unrealistic for farmers.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyClimate ChangeAgriculture Federated FarmersACTSplit-Gas ApproachParis AgreementEmissionsMethanefarmingelection
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Federated Farmers Endorses ACT's Rural Workforce Visa to Tackle Farm Labor Shortages
Federated Farmers backs ACT's Rural Workforce Visa proposal, aiming to attract migrant workers and ease farm labor shortages by offering a clear residency pathway. The group seeks clarification on visa terms while opposing a separate seasonal visa levy.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborEconomyAgricultureCanadaAustralia Federated FarmersACTRural Workforce Visaimmigrationlabor shortagesfarmingelection
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Federated Farmers Backs National's QEII Funding Pledge
Federated Farmers applauds National Party's pledge to double QEII National Trust funding. This move would boost conservation on private land, addressing growing demand and leveraging significant landowner contributions for biodiversity protection.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentAgricultureElectionNational Party Federated FarmersQEII National Trustconservationfundingbiodiversityfarming
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Federated Farmers Unveils Five-Point Election Plan to Boost Agriculture
Federated Farmers launched 'Backing Kiwi Farmers,' a five-point election platform for the next government, aiming to double farm productivity, cut costs, and improve environmental outcomes ahead of the November election.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyAgricultureEnvironmentEducation Federated FarmersElection PrioritiesFarm ProductivityNational FieldaysLocal Government Reformfarmingelection
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Federated Farmers Applauds Government's $400M Roading Resilience Investment
Federated Farmers welcomes the government's $400 million investment in provincial highway resilience. The funding targets critical weak spots, improving rural road infrastructure against severe weather events, a long-standing call from the organization.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWeatherGeneral PoliticsEconomyTransportationEnvironment Federated FarmersGovernmentRoadingInfrastructureResilienceWaioweka GorgeTākaka Hillfarmingelection
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Government Boosts Wilding Pine Control with $79 Million Investment
New Zealand's government commits an additional $79 million, totaling $109 million, to combat wilding pines over three years. Federated Farmers hails the funding as a major breakthrough for environmental protection and agriculture.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentAgriculture Wilding PinesGovernment FundingFederated FarmersPest ControlEnvironmental Protectionfarmingelection
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Government Unveils Pathways to Boost Private Investment in Farmer Biodiversity Efforts
New government pathways will encourage private investment in farmer-led biodiversity protection and climate change mitigation. Federated Farmers welcomes the move, aligning with their proposals for a New Zealand biodiversity credit system.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentAgriculture Federated FarmersBiodiversity ProtectionClimate ChangePrivate InvestmentEnvironmental Creditsfarmingelection
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Federated Farmers Urges Bay of Plenty Councils to Act on Reform, Warns Against Tauranga-Dominated Super Council
Federated Farmers warns Bay of Plenty councils to act on local government reform within three months or risk a Tauranga-dominated super council. They advocate for separate city and rural unitary councils to protect rural interests and finances.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmental ManagementState Governments Federated FarmersBay of PlentyTaurangaLocal Government ReformUnitary CouncilsRural Policyfarmingelection
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Federated Farmers Urges Swift Southland Council Reform Amid Government Deadline
Federated Farmers urges Southland councils to meet a three-month government deadline for reform, advocating for a two-unitary-authority model to better serve ratepayers and streamline environmental management before Wellington steps in.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsAustralasiaEconomyEnvironment SouthlandFederated FarmersLocal GovernmentCouncil ReformChris DillonUnitary Authorityfarmingelection
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Federated Farmers Warns Government on Freshwater Reform Deadline
With six months until the election, Federated Farmers warns the government is running out of time to fix freshwater rules and the Resource Management Act, causing uncertainty for farmers.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEconomyEnvironmentAgricultureLegalElection Federated FarmersFreshwater ManagementResource Management ActGovernment Policyfarming
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Federated Farmers Urges Urgent Action on Canterbury Local Government Reform
Federated Farmers is calling on Canterbury council leaders to urgently propose a locally driven local government reform plan. The group opposes a single Christchurch-centric super region and advocates for separate unitary councils to protect rural representation.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsAgricultureLegalAustralasiaEnvironment Government and PoliticsFederated FarmersCanterburyLocal Government ReformBex GreenResource Management Actfarmingelection
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Federated Farmers Petition for KiwiSaver Access for Young Farmers
Federated Farmers launches a petition urging the Government to change KiwiSaver rules, allowing young farmers to use their savings to buy farms, livestock, or homes, aiming to boost their careers.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAgricultureEconomy Federated FarmersKiwiSaverRichard McIntyreNational FieldaysPetitionFarmingGovernment
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Waikato Farmers Voice Concerns Over New PC1 Interim Decision
Federated Farmers raise concerns over the Environment Court's interim decision on Waikato's Plan Change 1, citing potential impacts on farmers and the need for practical, affordable rules.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentAgricultureLegalAustralasiaState Governments WaikatoPlan Change 1Federated FarmersEnvironment CourtPhil SherwoodFarmingResource Consent