Bruce Wills
Will 'too many' native birds become a problem?
Agricultural experts think an unusual problem lies over the horizon for New Zealand: too many native birds. They acknowledge it sounds like a pleasant problem to have. But they warn it could have a… Audio
Bruce Wills
Former Federated Farmers president Bruce Wills now holds governance roles on 12 organisations, including two National Science Challenges the QEII National Trust, Ravensdown and Apiculture NZ. He is… Audio
Fonterra trims forecast milk payout
Federated Farmers is describing the latest record payout to dairy farmers as an economic bonanza. Audio
Ruataniwha dam announcement due today
Farmers in Hawke's Bay find out today whether the largest irrigation dam planned in New Zealand will be granted resource consent. Audio
Intro and Guest
Federated Farmers president, and Hawkes Bay farmer, Bruce Wills, supports the proposal to build the Ruataniwha Dam. Audio
Federated Farmers President Bruce Wills at Trelinnoe
Bruce Wills is standing down after three years in the top job this July. His leadership style has ushered in a new vibe for the previously conservative farmer organisation. On farm he and brother… Audio
Federated Farmers on swap contracts action
ASB, ANZ and Westpac all face legal action over misrepresenting the complex 'interest rate swap contracts' which it sold to farmers. Audio
Farmers worry trade rivals may exploit Fonterra crisis
Farmers say they are worried that international rivals may be taking advantage of Fonterra's botulism scare in whey protein to put up barriers to New Zealand dairy exports. Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 14 August 2013
Discrepancy in Christcurch rates found; Govt accused of trying to 'look tough' on child abuse; Minister says abuse must stop; Farmers worry trade rivals may exploit Fonterra crisis; Spy agency refuses… Audio
Federated Farmers says sorry to Chinese for botulism scare
The head of Federated Farmers has apologised to Chinese consumers for Fonterra's botulism scare. Audio
Fonterra contamination scare - Bruce Wills, Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers responds to the news of Fonterra's contamination scare. Audio
Provincial mayors say RoNS done at their expense
Mayors of some of the country's largest provinces say money is being spent on the government's Roads of National Significance at the expense of roading in their areas. Audio
Rule changes blow up during minister's meet-and-greet in China
The officials only found about about the problem last Thursday, after New Zealand meat was stopped on a wharf in Dalian. Audio
Meat industry, farmers welcome end to Chinese sheepmeat wrangle
Sheepmeat held up on Chinese wharves is expected to start being unloaded within days after a breakthrough in an embarrassing documentation wrangle. Audio
Disappointment at NZ Post's proposal
Rural commmunities and senior citizens are likely to be some of the hardest hit if New Zealand Post reduces its mail deliveries to just three days a week from six. Audio
Fish & Game slams freshwater reforms
Fish and Game New Zealand is urging a rethink of the Government's freshwater reform proposals, saying they will strip key lakes and rivers of legal protection and open them to development. Audio
Survey shows meat, dairy farmers expecting bleak year
A survey of farmers' confidence shows meat and wool farmers are expecting a bleak year, as dry weather and the high New Zealand dollar hurts their profits. Audio
Dairy farm profits to drop by 57%
Federated Farmers says there will be casualties in the coming year, with dairy profits expected to drop by more than half. Audio
Farming succession planning
With Bruce Wills - The Federated Farmers National President and a former banker. Ian Blackman - a rural lawyer based in Rotorua. Audio
Dairy price drop takes some farmers by surprise
Dairy farmers are being warned to expect their incomes to drop dramatically as commodity prices slide. Audio