Federated Farmers stories
Farmers looking for data to help change bad habits
Fri, 19th Apr 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
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.
New strategic, tech-focused vision for NZ's dairy farmers
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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farming software
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federated farmers
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dairynz
New Zealand's dairy sector unveils new strategy, 'Dairy Tomorrow' WHERE id = aiming for sustainable farming and improved transparency.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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ict
Federated Farmers warn government of 'digital ghetto' risk in rural areas if broadband funding isn't increased.
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.
Commentators enthuse at AGM
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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tuanz
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strategy
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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.