Rural Butchers

Federated Farmers Rural Butchers is an industry group that was started in 1988 to represent the interests of rural butchers.

Rural Butchers operate in the homekill sector and, as dual-operator butchers, homekill butchers or homekill contractors, are paid to kill and/or process unregulated meat from unlicensed premises such as farms by the owners of the animals.

Rural Butchers get together every year, for a general meeting and conference. All members are welcome to attend these gatherings to socialise, to meet with other Rural Butchers and to share thoughts about issues the industry faces.

For more on the Rural Butchers Industry Group click here

Rural Butchers Group News

Grab deals for your farm at the Bunnings Expo

Posted on 22/02/2024
Bunnings are having their annual Trade Expo and we’re encouraging farmers to get along and grab a deal.

Federated Farmers acknowledge anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle

Posted on 14/02/2024
Today marks one year since Cyclone Garbielle struck the East Coast causing widespread damage across your farms and your communities.

PINZ 2024 - Help us celebrate farmer innovation

Posted on 13/02/2024
As rural professionals and those involved with management of farming assets, you'll no doubt know several examples of No. 8 wire innovations from humble people within your networks that go unnoticed beyond the farm gate.

Fill out the Federated Farmers & Rabobank Remuneration Survey - Win a $200 Prezzy Card

Posted on 13/02/2024
We need your help gathering accurate information about pay rates across the dairy, sheep & beef, and arable sectors to inform our 2024 Farm Salaries Report

Check out our new podcast

Posted on 1/02/2024
Today we're launching our new podcast for Kiwi farmers to stay up to date with the latest news and views shaping the future of farming in New Zealand.

Rural Butchers Policy Work

New-Season Farm Confidence Report - July 2023

Posted on 28/07/2023
This report summarises the July 2023 Federated Farmers’ New-Season Farm Confidence survey results. The survey is undertaken twice a year (January and July); this is the 29th iteration.

Mid-Season Farm Confidence Report - January 2023

Posted on 7/02/2023
This report summarises the January 2023 Federated Farmers’ Mid-Season Farm Confidence survey results. The survey is undertaken twice a year (January and July); this is the 28th iteration.

Pricing Agricultural Emissions – December 2022 Government Report

Posted on 22/12/2022

New-Season Farm Confidence Report - July 2022

Posted on 28/09/2022
This report summarises the July 2022 Federated Farmers’ New-Season Farm Confidence survey results. The survey is undertaken twice a year (January and July); this is the 27th iteration.

Mid-Season Farm Confidence Report - February 2022

Posted on 26/09/2022
This report summarises the February 2022 Federated Farmers’ Mid-Season Farm Confidence survey results. The survey is undertaken twice a year (January and July); this study is the 25th iteration.

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