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Federated Farmers stories

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Farmers looking for data to help change bad habits
Fri, 19th Apr 2019
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It is no secret that agriculture is a massive cause of environmental issues in NZ. Farmers say they are willing to change, if they get the right data.
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New strategic, tech-focused vision for NZ's dairy farmers
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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farming software
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New Zealand's dairy sector unveils new strategy, 'Dairy Tomorrow' WHERE id = aiming for sustainable farming and improved transparency.
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Interview: Vodafone on animal welfare & how IoT can reduce NZ’s digital divide
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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iot
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vodafone
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animal welfare
Vodafone NZ's Scott Pollard talks IoT's potential to bridge digital divides and enhance animal welfare for Kiwi farmers.
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Mobile payroll service makes life easier for small agritech businesses
Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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fintech
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hcm
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agritech
Simply Payroll recently signed a strategic partnership with Federated Farmers providing free set up, training and support for the mobile service.
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Sustainable Farming Fund backs web-based education
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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edutech
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cleantech
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sustainability
Web-based education resource on plant nutrients backed by Federated Farmers, aiming to teach students about agriculture systems in New Zealand.
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Trading partners learnt of 1080 threat last month
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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government
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fonterra
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federated farmers
International trading partners first learnt of threats to contaminate New Zealand-manufactured infant milk formula with 1080 poison in February, more.
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Environmental lobbies seek input on nitrogen tweak in Ruataniwha dam
Mon, 10th Nov 2014
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jobs
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federated farmers
Environmental groups want to have their say on a late tweak to the conditions imposed on the proposed $230 million Ruataniwha dam in Hawke's Bay in.
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Rural women slam govt broadband plan
Tue, 26th Jan 2010
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uc
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cloud services
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government
The organisation that represents rural households is calling on the government to rethink its $300 million plan to upgrade rural broadband infrastructure.
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Rural NZ in danger of becoming a digital ghetto
Thu, 12th Nov 2009
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uc
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cloud services
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Federated Farmers warn government of 'digital ghetto' risk in rural areas if broadband funding isn't increased.
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Get real on rural broadband
Fri, 6th Nov 2009
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healthtech
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government
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tuanz
Federated Farmers and TUANZ challenge government to invest more in rural broadband roll out for productivity and social gains.
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Commentators enthuse at AGM
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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tuanz
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mainfreight
At its AGM, Telecom showcased a video featuring endorsements from TUANZ, Federated Farmers, and Business NZ, praising the company’s significant progress.