Farmer’s path from darkness to leading light
Today is the start of Mental Health Awareness Week. Jason Herrick's journey highlights the importance of mental health support in farming communities, as he shares how he broke under the overwhelming pressure before getting the help he needed.
Rise of carbon farms ignites fire concerns
David Hayes warns that expanding pine forests threaten jobs and increase fire risks in Wairarapa.
Landowners sidelined in Horizons flood discussions
Ian Strahan criticises Horizons Regional Council for leaving landowners out of flood management plans.
Farmers urged to go electric for savings
By using solar power and diesel-free machinery on his cherry orchard, Mike Casey has reduced the cost of generating power down to about one-fifth of what it would cost from the grid.
A brief history: 125 years of Federated Farmers
The farming and rural advocacy group's origin story began in Kaitaia on 18 September 1899.
Federated Farmers marks 125 years of advocating for rural communities
The Federation’s roots go back to 18 September 1899, when the first properly constituted Farmers’ Union branch was formed in Kaitaia.
Training reform crucial for farming
Federated Farmers education spokesperson says the system hasn’t been delivering for key industries like farming.
Government must pull regional councils into line: Feds
Federated Farmers urges government to stop councils from changing freshwater rules.
Bex Green: ‘A real dairy leader’
Bex Green advocates for dairy farmers, addressing staffing issues and high visa fees, while balancing farm life.
Feral animals costing farmers a fortune
Pests cost Kiwi farmers $213M yearly. Federated Farmers say DOC’s $13M budget isn’t enough.