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Variable Order Sharemilking Agreement - Over 300 Cows Records the terms and conditions agreed to when the sharemilker is not providing the cows. This agreement is only available for herds with a minimum size over 300 cows, with the current 300 cow rule in the Sharemilking Act. Latest Version: December 2023. The agreement was completely rewritten in November 2022 for a new era of sharefarming, ensuring compliance with the latest tenancy act, RMA, and water legislation. An... Details
Casual Employment Agreement Casual employment engagements are intermittent and irregular periods of employment where the employee is only called in as and when required. Each time a casual employee is engaged, it is a stand-alone period of employment that comes to an end with no on-going expectation of employment or income. If at any time the employment shows a regular pattern of days, hours or income, it is likely that the relationship should be considered permanent employment. Last updated... Details
Casual Employment Agreement - Bundle of 10 Sets Casual employment engagements are intermittent and irregular periods of employment where the employee is only called in as and when required. Each time a casual employee is engaged, it is a stand-alone period of employment that comes to an end with no on-going expectation of employment or income. If at any time the employment shows a regular pattern of days, hours or income, it is likely that the relationship should be considered permanent employment. Last updated... Details
Casual Employment Agreement - Bundle of 3 Sets Casual employment engagements are intermittent and irregular periods of employment where the employee is only called in as and when required. Each time a casual employee is engaged, it is a stand-alone period of employment that comes to an end with no on-going expectation of employment or income. If at any time the employment shows a regular pattern of days, hours or income, it is likely that the relationship should be considered permanent employment. Last updated... Details
Casual Employment Agreement - Bundle of 5 Sets Casual employment engagements are intermittent and irregular periods of employment where the employee is only called in as and when required. Each time a casual employee is engaged, it is a stand-alone period of employment that comes to an end with no on-going expectation of employment or income. If at any time the employment shows a regular pattern of days, hours or income, it is likely that the relationship should be considered permanent employment. Last updated... Details
Contract Milking Agreement This agreement is to be used where the owner of the farm and herd wishes to engage a contractor to manage the farm on a contract basis for a fee calculated on an agreed price per kilogram of milksolids produced by the herd. Current Version: December 2023. Changes made to this include updated accommodation provisions, Freshwater Farm Plan clauses and the addition of Milk Quality/Farm Assurance Schemes and Dairy Company Shares items (previously... Details
Individual Employment Agreement-Permanent Our employment agreements are the industry standard and have been developed by farmers for farmers with all the requisite legal backing. This agreement should be Used when you are employing someone long term and there is no fixed end date i.e., the employee would have to resign, or you have justification to terminate their employment. Version EA_2306 Set of x2 booklets suitable for one employee. Members can call 0800 327 646 ... Details
Individual Employment Agreement - Fixed Term Our employment agreements are the industry standard and have been developed by farmers for farmers with all the requisite legal backing. This agreement should be used when you are employing someone whose employment with you will end at a specified time. Version updated 2023/2024 Set of x2 booklets suitable for one employee. Members can call 0800 327 646 for more information. Available as a digital contract... Details
Remuneration Report 2021/2022 Remuneration Report. The Remuneration Report gives a benchmark to what is happening in the industry for employee pay across full, part time and casual staff. Once you have purchased the report, you will see a link in the order confirmation display and email you can use to download the report.
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Forage Trading Agreement Updated Version released August 2023 (FTA_2308) for the 2023/2024 season Federated Farmers, in conjunction with Rural Contractors have released the updated Forage Trading Agreement for the 2023/2024 season. This agile contract will allow you to calculate your costing model allowing for pricing volatility, setting your own rates based on your own cost analysis. In purchasing this agreement, you will have access to the on-line contract and supporting resources for the year,... Details
Grazing Agreement Updated version (2308) in print now. Also available as a personalised PDF. Order here: PDF Contract Order Form (fedfarm.org.nz) Three agreements in one - complete a set of standard clauses plus either the heifer, dry stock or winter/seasonal grazing sections. ... Details
Herd Owning Sharemilking Agreement Use when sharemilkers own the cows and farm owners supply the land and milking equipment. Version HOSM_2310 Updates: Milk Quality/Farm Assurance and Dairy Company Shares - previously supplied as an addendum. Statutory Obligations - New clauses... Details
Loan Agreement Our loan agreement covers a broad range of scenarios from family loans to share-milking loans. Rather than relying on the honesty of a handshake, this document provides easy-to-understand legal protection, for any and all loans. Highlights of the new agreement: •It’s easy to use can be completed at the kitchen table •Makes conversations about money more structured and, therefore, less uncomfortable •Legally protects the borrower and the... Details
Land Lease Agreement Version 2022/2023: Printed May 2022 Use when you are leasing your land to someone else with provisions for regional consenting, nutrient management plans and farm environment plans and feed on hand (including pasture). Members can call 0800 327 646 for more information and advice. Set of x2 booklets. Available as a personalised PDF that you print and complete. Order here: Details
Stock Lease Agreement Online orders temporarily unavailable. Please call 0800 327 646 to order. Use when you want to lease your stock to another farmer/person. It can protect your interests by registering a finance statement on the Personal Property Securities Register. Version 1810 Set of x2 booklets Details
Variable Order Sharemilking Agreement For herds of 300 cows or less. This agreement provides the terms and conditions of a sharemilking agreement and is applicable in cases where the Sharemilker does not provide the herd and the herd has 300 cows or less. Available as a personalised PDF only. You can order by Details

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