Katie Milne
Finance Minister Grant Robertson urges banks to keep lending to even their more 'challenging' dairy farming customers, noting banks are best-placed to support businesses' cash flow
3rd Mar 20, 2:36pm
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson urges banks to keep lending to even their more 'challenging' dairy farming customers, noting banks are best-placed to support businesses' cash flow
Guy Trafford looks at the debate over wintering systems and wonders if anything farmers do will satisfy some of the critics. And what’s happening with venison?
31st Jul 19, 12:05pm
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Guy Trafford looks at the debate over wintering systems and wonders if anything farmers do will satisfy some of the critics. And what’s happening with venison?
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Competition strong for winter prime stock as deer sector heralds success in developing new markets and product lines
27th Jun 17, 12:07pm
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The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Competition strong for winter prime stock as deer sector heralds success in developing new markets and product lines
Federated Farmers pleads for Government to act to enforce environmental responsibilities on tourists. Sees current response as "a damp tea towel on a bonfire"
24th Jan 17, 10:22am
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Federated Farmers pleads for Government to act to enforce environmental responsibilities on tourists. Sees current response as "a damp tea towel on a bonfire"
Federated Farmers want major changes to how local government is funded, pointing out how declining rural populations and rising local obligations collide
3rd Feb 15, 5:16pm
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Federated Farmers want major changes to how local government is funded, pointing out how declining rural populations and rising local obligations collide
Summer rains and normal soil moisture levels set up the season for a great rural result; drought index low
24th Dec 13, 1:19pm
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Summer rains and normal soil moisture levels set up the season for a great rural result; drought index low
Farmers expect to save substantially on lower ACC levies after 'improving safety record'
5th Dec 13, 9:07am
Farmers expect to save substantially on lower ACC levies after 'improving safety record'
The law encourages rewarding offenders with pay-offs rather than prosecution for illegal abuse or neglect, survey finds
30th Sep 13, 10:32am
The law encourages rewarding offenders with pay-offs rather than prosecution for illegal abuse or neglect, survey finds
Fed Farmers calls for ACC levy premium decisions to be removed from the political process
17th Sep 13, 6:11pm
Fed Farmers calls for ACC levy premium decisions to be removed from the political process
"We are not overly impressed with some councils wasting ratepayer resources on trying to ape the EPA": Katie Milne
30th Jun 13, 12:09pm
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"We are not overly impressed with some councils wasting ratepayer resources on trying to ape the EPA": Katie Milne
Federated Farmers offers a checklist of things for the coming storms, especially lifestyle block owners
19th Jun 13, 6:10pm
Federated Farmers offers a checklist of things for the coming storms, especially lifestyle block owners
Federated Farmers applauds QLDC for facing up to excessive debt and rates levies
14th Jun 13, 3:40pm
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Federated Farmers applauds QLDC for facing up to excessive debt and rates levies
Cities cop 'biblical rain' but large areas of prime farmland remain very dry, many 'first in' farmers very nervous
6th May 13, 2:50pm
Cities cop 'biblical rain' but large areas of prime farmland remain very dry, many 'first in' farmers very nervous
'While the drought may be over, in many ways the hard part – the recovery – has just begun'
23rd Apr 13, 8:30pm
'While the drought may be over, in many ways the hard part – the recovery – has just begun'
Katie Milne warns city observers that the 2013 drought will take several years to recover from and the impact will flow through to the whole economy
19th Apr 13, 8:43am
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Katie Milne warns city observers that the 2013 drought will take several years to recover from and the impact will flow through to the whole economy
Bruce Wills says it is vital we store water for irrigation and use in dry periods. Stored water preserves rivers and groundwater resources. Your view?
24th Mar 13, 1:11pm
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Bruce Wills says it is vital we store water for irrigation and use in dry periods. Stored water preserves rivers and groundwater resources. Your view?
Bruce Wills wonders why the anger at the RAP program; 'its just the dole and means and asset tested like any other benefit'. Your view?
18th Mar 13, 9:23am
Bruce Wills wonders why the anger at the RAP program; 'its just the dole and means and asset tested like any other benefit'. Your view?
Katie Milne finds farming a socially progressive meritocracy, and says more women in leadership raises returns - provided they are qualified to be there
12th Jan 13, 10:11am
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Katie Milne finds farming a socially progressive meritocracy, and says more women in leadership raises returns - provided they are qualified to be there
Worry about lack of rain shifts to other issues and Fed Farmers makes the case for large scale commercial water storage
11th Jan 13, 9:22am
Worry about lack of rain shifts to other issues and Fed Farmers makes the case for large scale commercial water storage
Bruce Wills says the passing of Local Government Act Amendment Bill is a good first step, but funding issues now need addressing. Your view?
1st Dec 12, 9:46am
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Bruce Wills says the passing of Local Government Act Amendment Bill is a good first step, but funding issues now need addressing. Your view?
Bruce Wills says he has had better weeks because of two disappointing rural issues. Your view?
8th Sep 12, 11:47am
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Bruce Wills says he has had better weeks because of two disappointing rural issues. Your view?
Bruce Wills explains that using 1080 for pest control is making our open spaces healthier for everyone, including the fauna. Your view?
31st Aug 12, 4:27pm
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Bruce Wills explains that using 1080 for pest control is making our open spaces healthier for everyone, including the fauna. Your view?