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Federated farmers: The 12 pests of Christmas

Fed Farmers' Richard Dawkins tells herald NOW about their 12 pests of Christmas campaign, and a message to buy local for your Christmas feasts this year.

Farmers welcome RMA reform

Federated Farmers' RMA reform spokesperson Mark Hooper says changes will free farmers from heavy paperwork.

‘Transformational': Business groups, farmers, welcome RMA reforms

Federated Farmers described it as a 'red letter day' for the agricultural sector.

Federated farmers president on tour with Luxon; Global Dairy Trade auction

Federated Farmers Wayne Langford reveals what was achieved during tour with Luxon.

32 more dairy farms for Canterbury as some grain growers go for milk

Up to 25,000 more dairy cows could be added to Canterbury's herd this year.

'Environmental disaster': Farmers warn of pig and pine crisis

Federated Farmers says land conversions to pine forests are fuelling a feral pig surge.

Farmers rep loses seat on Taranaki environment committee

Federated Farmers is out, after 30 years on the Taranaki Regional Council water committee.

Federated Farmers: How Wilding Pines threaten NZ’s landscape

Federated Farmers’ Richard Dawkins warns that invasive pines are choking high-country farmland - and the government isn’t doing enough. Video / Herald Now

'A huge concern': Irrigation equipment smashed by winds

More than 700 pivot spans – worth $30,000 each – have been damaged in North Canterbury.