North Canterbury and Chatham Islands
Introduction
Federated Farmers North Canterbury/Chatham Islands represents local farmers' views at five district councils and one regional council.
Main Issues
The main issues in our province are to do with water usage, the basis on which rates are calculated and the way that the Resource Management Act is being interpreted.
Meetings and notices
Each month the Federated Farmers North Canterbury executive meet to discuss local and national policy issues, events and other matters affecting the province. You can read the industry group and regional policy reports for the province by clicking here.
Dairy Effluent expo - Canterbury dairy farmers have made good improvements in effluent compliance over recent seasons and this appears to have carried through to the current season. It is important that we continue working to protect the farming environment now and for future generations. It is crucial to remain vigilant in operating effluent systems and to remain compliant with consent conditions.
Effluent storage is an issue that needs to be given a high priority because about 70 percent of Canterbury farms do not have enough storage. This can be checked using the storage pond calculator developed by the dairy industry.
To find out more down;oad the flyer below.
To assist with the management of effluent issues a Canterbury Effluent Expo will be held on 20 February 2012, at the Riding for the Disabled Centre at Canterbury Agricultural Park, 10 am - 4 pm . This will be an extremely valuable opportunity to talk with the suppliers of services and products related to the management of farm effluent in one place
Provincial news
To download a copy of the latest provincial media release, newsletter and column, please click here.
Neil's News
Neil's News, is a monthly update from Federated Farmers North Canterbury Provincial President, Neil Stott, and is emailed out to North Canterbury members.
To download an edition of Neil's News, please click here.
Farmy Army Christmas Presents
Farmy Army Christmas Presents - The Farmy Army, Federated Farmers and Rural Women New Zealand members plan to distribute food to quake distressed folk in the Eastern suburbs of Christchurch on Friday, December 16. We would appreciate your help supplying baked goods, fruit and vegetables and help distributing the food on December 16.
For more information download the PDF below.
Contact the Executive
Rob Stokes
High Country chairperson
T: 03 312 4362
F: 03 312 4313
M: 027 7571 673
E: rstokes@xtra.co.nz
Linda Donnelly
Provincial Administration Support
T: 03 357 9450
F: 03 357 9451
E: ldonnelly@fedfarm.org.nz
Chatham Islands Federated Farmers
Field Officer
Vicky O'Connor
Field Officer for North, Mid and South Canterbury
T: 027 432 0218
E: voconnor@fedfarm.org.nz
Regional Policy Advisors
Dr Lionel Hume
Senior Policy Advisor
T: 0800 327 646
F: 03 307 8146
M: 027 470 9008
E: lhume@fedfarm.org.nz
Qualifications: PhD, MSc (First Class Hons), BAgSc
I have been with the Federation: Four years
You will know me because: I deal with alot of water issues, especialy to do with the Canterbury Natural Resources Plan and National Environmental Standards.
Federated Farmers 2011-2012 Directory
To download a copy of Federated Farmers 2011-2012 Directory click on the PDF below.
