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Welcome to the FarmChat rural news section. You can view the articles for your area by selecting a region from the drop down below. Also, if you would only like to see upcoming events check the 'Only show events' check box.

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Rare breeds of livestock/poultry Auction
14 Mar 2010
Auction to be held on Sunday 14th March 2010. Rare breeds of livestock/poultry. Auction will start at 1pm at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve on Sunday 14th March, entry $5 adults under 15 years free. Catalogues available at the door on the day. Now...

Farmers say well done Reserve Bank
11 Mar 2010
Federated Farmers is commending the Reserve Bank for keeping the official cash rate at 2.5 percent. “But now it’s time for banks to cut their borrowing rates in response to Government announcing an end to the wholesale funding guarantee...
Farmers say well done Reserve Bank

A Truck Hire or Van Hire- Choose the Best Required Vehicle
11 Mar 2010
Whether you are relocating or you are going on a vacation, many people are more inclined towards choosing to van hire or truck hire to take a more do-it-yourself approach. At some point of time, we all have found moving as stressful and an expensive...
A Truck Hire or Van Hire- Choose the Best Required Vehicle

Mad council decisions, part 40
10 Mar 2010
Is this another ridiculous application of the Resource Management Act (RMA) asks Federated Farmers, this time it’s about resource consent to remove pasture weeds. “From the same council that threatened to prosecute a farmer for not...
Mad council decisions, part 40

WINNERS FOUND IN NORTHLAND DAIRY AWARDS
10 Mar 2010
The winners have been announced in the 2010 Northland Dairy Industry Awards, with Mangatapere sharemilkers Kent and Jennifer Martin taking out the top award. The Martin’s, who 50% sharemilk 430 cows, won the Northland Sharemilkers of the Year...
WINNERS FOUND IN NORTHLAND DAIRY AWARDS

Looking for the best plumbing services in Auckland?
10 Mar 2010
Auckland is of course a very large city, and hence if you require some plumbing repairs then surely with a little research you would be able to find number of reputable plumbing companies. And, if you are looking for a best plumbing company in...
Looking for the best plumbing services in Auckland?

Hold OCR but send a message, farmers urge
09 Mar 2010
With a mountain of compliance costs about to hit the economy, Federated Farmers believes the Official Cash Rate (OCR) must be left on hold but the Reserve Bank needs to send Government a strong message. “There’s frankly no need now or...
Hold OCR but send a message, farmers urge

Possums go to waste despite demand
09 Mar 2010
The fur industry is concerned New Zealand is missing out of millions of dollars in potential earnings from possum fur.
Possums go to waste despite demand

Phantom foreign farm sales highlight due diligence hole
07 Mar 2010
Real estate agents not establishing the credibility of purchasers is a major hole being highlighted by Federated Farmers. This follows reports a $150 million ‘deal’ for 28 Southland farms has collapsed. “When a simple Google search revealed...
Phantom foreign farm sales highlight due diligence hole

First timer Ferguson wins Golden Shears
07 Mar 2010
Central Hawke's Bay shearer Cam Ferguson became the youngest Golden Shears open shearing champion in 21 years when he won a spectacular final at his first attempt in Masterton tonight.
First timer Ferguson wins Golden Shears

SAFETY TIPS FOR FORKLIFT OPERATORS
05 Mar 2010
· All operators MUST have a licence · It is up to the COMPANY to evaluate how often machine checks are carried out · Report faults and repairs while they are minor · Ensure operators and other workers are...
SAFETY TIPS FOR FORKLIFT OPERATORS

Calf feed company fined $125,000
05 Mar 2010
A company that manufactured and sold a calf feed that did not meet its advertised specifications has been fined $125,000 in Auckland District Court.
Calf feed company fined $125,000

FAR invites you a Herbicide trial visit
05 Mar 2010
FAR invites you a Herbicide trial visit and in field discussion Edgecumbe - Whakatane, Bay of Plenty Friday 5th March 2010 at 10:45am Courtesy of Rob Simpson, 389A McDonalds Road, Edgecumbe (look out for FAR signposts) This trial...
FAR invites you a Herbicide trial visit

Farmer levies to kick-start Kiwi lamb consumption in Germany
05 Mar 2010
In-store tasting promotions, creative point of sale materials and online communication with consumers feature in Meat & Wool New Zealand’s plan for promoting New Zealand lamb in Germany this year. Meat & Wool New Zealand General...
Farmer levies to kick-start Kiwi lamb consumption in Germany

Drivers licence harder than pilots licence
05 Mar 2010
It will soon be harder to obtain a drivers licence than it is to qualify as a private pilot. “To get a private pilots licence (PPL) you only have to complete 45 hours of flight instruction but when it comes to driving a car, it’s going to be...
Drivers licence harder than pilots licence

Govt pledges $50M to reducing greenhouse gases
04 Mar 2010
The Prime Minister has re-affirmed his belief that humans are responsible for climate change
Govt pledges $50M to reducing greenhouse gases

Dairy farmer appeals ECan's restrictions
04 Mar 2010
A Mackenzie Basin dairy-farm developer has appealed against "unreasonable" restrictions imposed by Environment Canterbury (ECan).
Dairy farmer appeals ECan's restrictions

NEWCOMERS ENJOY DAIRY AWARDS SUCCESS
04 Mar 2010
Switching careers has paid off for a former motor mechanic and nurse, with Shayne and Rochelle Hutchinson winning the 2010 Manawatu Rangitikei Horowhenua Sharemilker of the Year title. The couple were announced the winners at the Manawatu...
NEWCOMERS ENJOY DAIRY AWARDS SUCCESS

Govt set for fight with rural constituents
03 Mar 2010
It appears the National government is picking a fight with its rural support base as it presses ahead with plans to lift the driving age from 15 to 16
Govt set for fight with rural constituents

Farmers breaking employment laws
03 Mar 2010
Thousands of farmers nationwide are breaking the law by not having written employment agreements with their workers.
Farmers breaking employment laws

GLOBALDAIRYTRADE EVENT REFLECTS STABLE MARKET
03 Mar 2010
globalDairyTrade, Fonterra’s internet-based sales platform, concluded its March trading event this morning (NZT) with the average price for Whole Milk Powder up 0.8%, or US$25 per tonne, from the February event. The trading manager, CRA...
GLOBALDAIRYTRADE EVENT REFLECTS STABLE MARKET

If you eat you’re involved in Agriculture
02 Mar 2010
There are just four weeks to go until Federated Farmers Farm Day, 28 March 2010. Meet your local host farmer now and get the inside word on what they are planning to show their urban visitors. “The simple act of eating involves everyone in...
If you eat you’re involved in Agriculture

Raise driving standards and not the age
02 Mar 2010
Opposition to the Government’s plan to raise the minimum driving age by one year to 16 is totally justified. Federated Farmers along with the Automobile Association (AA) and even the youth arm of the CTU are all urging the Government to think again....
Raise driving standards and not the age

Schoolboy vies to be youngest Golden Shears winner
02 Mar 2010
A 13-year-old schoolboy could become the Golden Shears' youngest ever winner and provide a home-town triumph when the 50th anniversary of the Golden Shears, the shearing and woolhandling championships, start in Masterton on Wednesday.
Schoolboy vies to be youngest Golden Shears winner

'Super-grass' aims to boost milk production
02 Mar 2010
Researchers planning on launching a genetically-engineered "super-grass" by 2013 claim cows grazing on it will produce up to 20 percent more milk.
'Super-grass' aims to boost milk production

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