Campaigns
T150 - Target $150 a lamb
The T150 campaign sets a goal of $150 a lamb for the sheep-meat and wool industries to work towards over the next five years. Read more »
Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)
Federated Farmers has been lobbying key political parties on the emissions trading scheme. National board members have met with key leaders and have passed on the Federation's concerns about how the scheme will affect both agriculture and the New Zealand economy. Read more »
Top 10 issues for farmers: Election 2008
Federated Farmers has identified 10 high priority issues farmers need most from government. Read more »
Resource Management Act
Members have asked Federated Farmers to fix problems caused by the Resource Management Act. Federated Farmers is determined to do this. Fixing the RMA is a priority. A special team has been formed which is working on ways to improve the Act, streamline councils' implimentation the Act and reducing the power of the Department of Conservation in submission and appeal processes. Read more »
Food prices: The farmer's share
Did you know a food producer receives an average of about a quarter of the price consumers spend on food? Read more »
Notes on Electoral Financing Act
Federated Farmers has sought advice from the Electoral Commission as to the effect of the Electoral Financing Act on Federation activities. An agreed file note on the discussion with the Commission can be accessed below.
