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About Federated Farmers

Advocating for farmers in the modern New Zealand economy

No one farmer can respond to the mass of policy and issues we collectively face. That is Federated Farmers’ role and our mission is to take farming forward.

We consist of 24 provinces and employ professional staff who work for our member-farmers. As a democratic organisation, we give farmers a collective voice at both a regional, national and international level.

We also represent the specific interests of members within Meat & Fibre, Dairy, Goats, Rural Butchers, High Country, Grain & Seed and Bees.

Telling the farmer story to New Zealand

To read a case study on Bruce Wills' farm, please click here.

farmers speak for farmers backed by policy experts

Federated Farmers is governed by a National Board (pictured left) and a National Council.

The National Board meets regularly and comprises our President, Vice-president, three Industry Group chairpersons and two National Board 'members at large'. The National Council meets twice a year and comprises the National Board with representatives from both the provinces and industry groups (as in the photograph).

Policy is member driven. Members' views are canvassed by staff and elected representatives who formulate submissions that help local and central government decision making.

The Federation's aim is to add value to the business of farming for our members and encouraging sustainability through best practice. To find out more about Federated Farmers, please call 0800 327 646 (0800 FARMING).

Contacts

Bruce Wills

Category: National Board
Position: President

T: 06 834 9704
M: 027 234 1516
E: bwills@fedfarm.org.nz

Bruce Wills was elected as the 28th President of Federated Farmers on 1 July 2011. A Hawke’s Bay sheep and beef farmer and a former banker, the farm he runs with his brother Scott, Trelinnoe, won the rural category at the 2008 Hawke’s Bay Environmental Awards. Mr Wills was formerly chairperson of Federated Farmers Meat & Fibre and has worked in banking and finance prior to full-time farming.

Conor English

Category: Senior Management Team
Position: Chief Executive

T: 04 494 9189
F: 04 473 1081
M: 027 441 0786
E: cenglish@fedfarm.org.nz
Location: Wellington office

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