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NZ Herald
38 minutes ago
- Business
- NZ Herald
Listen to The Country online: Federated Farmers releases rural banking report cards
Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with Federated Farmers' new banking spokesman, Mark Hooper, to take a closer look at the Feds' latest survey, which reveals how the biggest rural lenders are performing in the eyes of farmers. On with the show:
Otago Daily Times
08-07-2025
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Southern farmers recognised
Jason Herrick ... Advocate of the year. Photos: supplied Southern farmers were among those recognised at the Federated Farmers annual meeting last month. Federated Farmers' national awards celebrate farmers who had gone above and beyond for farmers, rural communities, and the wider agricultural sector. Southland Federated Farmers president Jason Herrick was presented the advocate of the year award. Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford said Mr Herrick had been a standout communicator on behalf of farmers. "When it comes to emerging farming leaders, Jason Herrick is without a doubt one to watch. He's got a huge contribution to make and a big future ahead of him, "Whether it's calling out Fish & Game's antics or pushing back on unworkable, costly new farming rules, Jason's exemplified what Federated Farmers is all about — fighting for farmers. "I've been so impressed with not just his workload and ability to prosecute issues in the media, but also with his personal growth and development as a leader in his community. Sonia Dillon ... Arable advocate of the year. "He's been tenacious and articulate, and he's shown a thick skin. You can't stick your neck out for farmers without copping some heat back, but he's taken it all in his stride." The arable advocate of the year award went to Southland Federated Farmers arable chairwoman Sonia Dillon, who operates a mixed cropping and seed production business. Mrs Dillon had been extremely strong on local advocacy, Mr Langford said. "There are some issues in Southland that are quite specific for that area and she's great at getting them airtime and discussion. "That's particularly true when it comes to transportation and logistics, with Southland being at the bottom of the country. "She's pointed out that if it costs $60 to get something from Christchurch to Southland, how come grain that comes from Canterbury can be cheaper than it's priced in Southland? It's a fair point. The price should be what it costs to buy, plus freight — that's how it should work." Mrs Dillon was also a great asset for the Federated Farmers Arable Council, Mr Langford said. "She's always happy to bring challenging issues to the forefront, so the council can look for solutions." — APL
Otago Daily Times
08-07-2025
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Southern farming advocates recognised
Jason Herrick ... Advocate of the year. Photos: supplied Southern farmers were among those recognised at the Federated Farmers annual meeting last month. Federated Farmers' national awards celebrate farmers who had gone above and beyond for farmers, rural communities, and the wider agricultural sector. Southland Federated Farmers president Jason Herrick was presented the advocate of the year award. Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford said Mr Herrick had been a standout communicator on behalf of farmers. "When it comes to emerging farming leaders, Jason Herrick is without a doubt one to watch. He's got a huge contribution to make and a big future ahead of him, "Whether it's calling out Fish & Game's antics or pushing back on unworkable, costly new farming rules, Jason's exemplified what Federated Farmers is all about — fighting for farmers. "I've been so impressed with not just his workload and ability to prosecute issues in the media, but also with his personal growth and development as a leader in his community. Sonia Dillon ... Arable advocate of the year. "He's been tenacious and articulate, and he's shown a thick skin. You can't stick your neck out for farmers without copping some heat back, but he's taken it all in his stride." The arable advocate of the year award went to Southland Federated Farmers arable chairwoman Sonia Dillon, who operates a mixed cropping and seed production business. Mrs Dillon had been extremely strong on local advocacy, Mr Langford said. "There are some issues in Southland that are quite specific for that area and she's great at getting them airtime and discussion. "That's particularly true when it comes to transportation and logistics, with Southland being at the bottom of the country. "She's pointed out that if it costs $60 to get something from Christchurch to Southland, how come grain that comes from Canterbury can be cheaper than it's priced in Southland? It's a fair point. The price should be what it costs to buy, plus freight — that's how it should work." Mrs Dillon was also a great asset for the Federated Farmers Arable Council, Mr Langford said. "She's always happy to bring challenging issues to the forefront, so the council can look for solutions." — APL
Scoop
16-06-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Farmers Back Rates Capping Campaign, Time For Minister Watts To Act
The New Zealand Taxpayers' Union is welcoming Federated Farmers' call for voters to back candidates this October who commit to capping rates hikes at inflation. Taxpayers' Union spokesman James Ross said: 'Rates bills went up 15 percent on average last year. Farmers just like everyone else are being fleeced by a local government sector more focused on vanity projects and bureaucratic bloat than getting the basics right.' 'The pressure is building. More than 15,000 Kiwis have already signed the Taxpayers' Union's petition to cap rates at inflation, and now Federated Farmers have joined the call.' 'Ratepayers are saying no to year after year of double-digit rates hikes. Minister Watts needs to act, put a lid on rates bills, and knock some common sense back into local government." The Taxpayers' Union's Cap Rates Now petition is available at
NZ Herald
10-06-2025
- Politics
- NZ Herald
New laws to stop carbon forest on productive farms ‘long overdue': Fed Farmers
Federated Farmers' 'Save our Sheep' campaign has taken a major step forward this week with the Government introducing legislation to stop carbon forestry on productive farmland. 'This legislation is a really positive step forward, but from a farmer's perspective, it's long overdue,' Federated Farmers meat and wool chair Toby Williams
