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Rural Riders all go for the 2024-2025 Season

Rural Riders all go for the 2024-2025 Season

2024-25 locations are here. Absolutely stoked to see this initiative heading into its fourth season. Starting November.

November 15, 2024 0 Comments
Surfing for Farmers - Take the Beach Back to the Paddock - 2024/2025 Season

Surfing for Farmers - Take the Beach Back to the Paddock - 2024/2025 Season

Rural New Zealanders know how important it is to take a well-earned break from life on the farm, and Surfing for Farmers is all about building a strong community around that idea. Now in its...
November 15, 2024 0 Comments
Getting through this Dry Period

Getting through this Dry Period

We all know dry spells and droughts can be long and relentless. Now is the time to seek help and plan for the next few months. There are a range of options available to support you...
May 2, 2024 0 Comments
Government announces drought support for Canterbury and Otago

Government announces drought support for Canterbury and Otago

The Coalition Government is expanding the medium-scale adverse event classification in place for the Marlborough, Nelson, and Tasman districts to cover the Canterbury and Otago regions,...
March 25, 2024 0 Comments
A Farmer's Perspective

A Farmer's Perspective

A local dairy farmer recently tested positive for Covid. This is their story as told to Nelson Federated Farmers, of how having a plan helped their family manage their business and home with as...
March 14, 2022 0 Comments
During and after a flood

During and after a flood

A flood can be devasting, affecting livestock, land and buildings. Here are tips on how to deal with post flooding. Call us now if you are unsure where to start - 0800 787 254
February 19, 2022 0 Comments
South Island Agricultural Field Days, Kirwee, Canterbury

South Island Agricultural Field Days, Kirwee, Canterbury

This is one of the oldest and largest agricultural events in the South Island; going back 70 years, it focuses on opportunities to view machines in their working state and reinforcing the...
3/26/2025 8:30 AM - 3/28/2025 4:00 PM 0 Comments
PREPARING FOR COVID-19-WINEGROWERS CHECKLIST

PREPARING FOR COVID-19-WINEGROWERS CHECKLIST

Is your business able to carry on should one of your staff contract COVID 19?

January 20, 2022 0 Comments
ON FARM COVID19 PLAN

ON FARM COVID19 PLAN

As with all farming businesses it is important dairy farms also have a plan in place if Covid 19 hits.

November 26, 2021 0 Comments
WORKING WITH THE BANK IN TOUGH TIMES

WORKING WITH THE BANK IN TOUGH TIMES

Wanting some tips on surviving and growing in tough times and how best to communicate with your bank? Know a young farmer starting out?

November 22, 2021 0 Comments

Flood recovery fact sheet

This fact sheet will help you prioritise tasks during the immediate aftermath of a flood. It also provides guidance around what needs to be done in the weeks and months following, particularly if...
July 18, 2021 0 Comments

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