Latest from Federated Farmers

Biodiversity 'almost past the breaking point'

'Breaking in the land' versus pasture maintenance - a difference of perception.

Drought declared - 'This might be our new norm'

Drought level in Whanganui, Ruapehu, Rangitikei approaches that in 2011.

Fleet of 30 tractors to park up at Cornmarket Reserve

It's part of the Gumboot Friday mental health initiative.

Farmers plea for help as feed runs out

Plans to barge supplies from Canterbury.

Residents told to curb sprinklers, shower rather than bathe

People across the region asked to conserve water and not light fires.

Biodiversity policy may impact on land use

Northland meeting to be held on Indigenous Biodiversity policy.

'Farmy Army' helps flood-affected Southland farmers

Volunteers spent the weekend visiting farms that experienced damage from floods.

Calls on Govt to declare a drought

Drought could be declared in Northland as early as next week as conditions worsen.

Hot weather and struggling water supplies - will it get worse?

Locals are coping with heat knowing our temperatures will likely get higher.

Audrey Young: Is that purring coming from the Beehive?

James Shaw's patience pays off handsomely, writes Audrey Young.

Catchment approach better for freshwater, farmer says

Government's freshwater proposals will punish low-leaching farmers, Rob Craig says.

The Feds say: Vote for those who understand farming

Federated Farmers reminds members how important it is to vote in local elections.

Complex topics for discussion at farmers' roadshow at Mangaweka

New freshwater policy and climate change will be topics at an environmental roadshow.

Innovation Lab support for Whanganui teen's business

Teen's project was one of to receive support from the Rural Innovation Lab.

Plan a 'kick in the guts': Fed Farmers presidents

Farmers feel attacked by Government's plan for cleaner waterways.

Feds: Burden of wellbeing initiatives may be heavy

Federated Farmers concerned more costs will pile onto ratepayers.

Federated Farmers say Kiwis lead the way in low-emission farming

Feds say New Zealand is much better at low-emissions farming than other countries.

Farmers can boost profits, cut cows now, activist tells MPs

Hard-hitting critique of Zero Carbon Bill calls for more action from farmers and MPs.