Farm business operations demand sound legal, fit for purpose contracts and agreements. Federated Farmers has developed industry leading documents with the help of experienced farming leaders, real farmers, farm consultants, mediators and legal advisors. Our expert panels and thousands of farmers use our range of proven business agreements every year. Members gain the...

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious and infectious viral disease that affects cloven-hooved (two-toed) animals such as cows, sheep, goats and pigs. It is an animal health disease with no significant health impact on humans. There have been no cases in New Zealand yet, but FMD is the largest biosecurity threat for New Zealand. An outbreak would have a...

Heavy Snow - DairyNZ

Checklist to help you reduce the impact of heavy snow conditions on farm