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Campaign launched against ‘undemocratic’ RMA reform
Agricultural Technology

Campaign launched against ‘undemocratic’ RMA reform

Critics say the reform could lift housing and infrastructure costs by stripping councils of planning powers and deepening court battles.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Fri, 12th May 2023
The cost of the Government’s lofty climate promises
Agricultural Technology

The cost of the Government’s lofty climate promises

Farmers face production cuts and taxpayers could be left with a multi-billion-dollar overseas carbon bill as the 2030 target is questioned.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
New strategic, tech-focused vision for NZ's dairy farmers
Farming Software

New strategic, tech-focused vision for NZ's dairy farmers

New Zealand's dairy sector unveils new strategy, 'Dairy Tomorrow' WHERE id = aiming for sustainable farming and improved transparency.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
Mobile payroll service makes life easier for small agritech businesses
Agricultural Technology

Mobile payroll service makes life easier for small agritech businesses

Simply Payroll recently signed a strategic partnership with Federated Farmers providing free set up, training and support for the mobile service.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2017
Sustainable Farming Fund backs web-based education
EduTech

Sustainable Farming Fund backs web-based education

Web-based education resource on plant nutrients backed by Federated Farmers, aiming to teach students about agriculture systems in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
Trading partners learnt of 1080 threat last month
Government

Trading partners learnt of 1080 threat last month

International trading partners first learnt of threats to contaminate New Zealand-manufactured infant milk formula with 1080 poison in February, more.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015
Environmental lobbies seek input on nitrogen tweak in Ruataniwha dam
Jobs

Environmental lobbies seek input on nitrogen tweak in Ruataniwha dam

Environmental groups want to have their say on a late tweak to the conditions imposed on the proposed $230 million Ruataniwha dam in Hawke's Bay in.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014
Rural women slam govt broadband plan
Unified Communications

Rural women slam govt broadband plan

The organisation that represents rural households is calling on the government to rethink its $300 million plan to upgrade rural broadband infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2010
Rural NZ in danger of becoming a digital ghetto
Unified Communications

Rural NZ in danger of becoming a digital ghetto

Federated Farmers warn government of 'digital ghetto' risk in rural areas if broadband funding isn't increased.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2009
Get real on rural broadband
Health Technologies

Get real on rural broadband

Federated Farmers and TUANZ challenge government to invest more in rural broadband roll out for productivity and social gains.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2009
Commentators enthuse at AGM
TUANZ

Commentators enthuse at AGM

At its AGM, Telecom showcased a video featuring endorsements from TUANZ, Federated Farmers, and Business NZ, praising the company's significant progress.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009

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Interview: Vodafone on animal welfare & how IoT can reduce NZ's digital divide
Internet of Things

Interview: Vodafone on animal welfare & how IoT can reduce NZ's digital divide

Vodafone NZ's Scott Pollard talks IoT's potential to bridge digital divides and enhance animal welfare for Kiwi farmers.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017