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Trump fallout: Can Northland expect influx of US citizens?
'They still need us': the Northland Federated Farmers president is calm about tariffs.
Dogs' day out: Tight final caps successful sheep dog trials
Camaraderie and competition among triallists at Poverty Bay Spring Show.
Memories of the Polish children in Pahīatua
Phil Cotter remembers the Polish children as they came to Pahīatua.
Southland Feds and Fish & Game dispute on The Country
Jason Herrick, Chris Russell, Dr John Roche, Mark Tanner.
'Devastating': School bus route review alarms rural groups
Federated Farmers and Rural Women NZ say eligibility criteria should be reviewed.
'Farmers are standing up against Fish & Game': Southland anglers face access cuts
The move comes amid 'deteriorating' relationships between farmers and Fish & Game.
The Country: Feds, the RMA, and Fish & Game
Bernadette Hunt, Derek Daniell, Chris Hipkins, John Duffy, and Chris Russell.
The Country: Flood update with Niwa’s Chris Brandolino
Chris Brandolino, Luke Kane, Tim Dangen, Emma Poole, Gerard Rushton.
Explained: The 'excessive red tape' behind Timaru meatworks closure
About 600 people could lose their jobs.
'Never seen anything like it’: Waverley man loses 28 sheep in dog attacks
'The dogs in Waverley are out of control.'
Wet Southland spring 'takes its toll' on farmers and their animals
Some parts of the region reporting twice the monthly average of rainfall.
United we stand: 125 years that shaped Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers reflects on the journey that has shaped the organisation as it is today.
The Country: Happy 125th anniversary Feds
Christopher Luxon, Mike Cronin, David Acland, Katie Milne, Wayne Langford.
Feds' Richard McIntyre talks rural banking on The Country
Richard McIntyre, Damien O'Connor, Jane Smith, Tom Young.
Farming leader concerned over land and water changes
Changes include take & use of water, wetland construction & agricultural intensification.
Feral animals are costing farmers a fortune - survey
Feral goats, pigs, deer and other wild animals are costing farmers at least $13m a year.
'Kamikaze killing mode': More than 30 sheep killed by roaming dogs
It's in a dog's DNA to kill says a farmer left with 16 dead stock.
Feds' Toby Williams talks farming and pine trees on The Country
Toby Williams, David Seymour, Duncan Humm, Phil Duncan.
Farmer confidence remains at 'stubbornly low levels'
Feds’ latest Farm Confidence survey shows it has fallen since the start of the year.
Wayne Langford talks farm confidence on The Country
Wayne Langford, David Seymour, Phil Duncan, Karen Morrish, Dave Courtney.
NZ sheep dog trialling legend dies in farm accident
The New Zealand Sheep dog training captain was killed in an ATV crash on Monday.
A strong crop of finalists for 2024 Arable Awards
The awards celebrate 'all that’s good in our arable sector'.
New bill proposed to limit regional councils' role in greenhouse gas regulation
Federated Farmers backs bill to limit local emission regulations.
‘I saw some terrible stuff’: Retired rural hero reflects on Cyclone Gabrielle
When the cyclone struck one retired farmer knew he had the skills to lend a hand.
'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
Wayne Langford, Winston Peters, Kate Acland, Jane Smith, Chris Brandolino, Chris Russell.
Federated Farmers welcome timeline change
The date change is welcome news to Federated Farmers.
Sally Dryland honoured with life membership of Tararua Federated Farmers
Sally Dryland joined the executive of Tararua Fed Farmers in 2011.
How a high-flying bond trader became one of NZ’s largest farmers
Corporate farming a trend, don't write off the family farm just yet, Forbes Elworthy says.
Farmers call on MPs to help rally for fair banking
'Farmers want to know our local MPs understand the pressures we are under.'
Agriculture removed from ETS; He Waka Eke Noa disbanded
The Government also announces new initiative.
Young 'cash poor' farmers in 'mental stress' - Fed Farmers
'Our returns are down, our costs are up, and there’s very little spare cash.'
Three Northland projects in line for new regional funding
All three projects have resource consent, are construction ready.