Farmers need an exemption to the military style semi-automatic weapons ban so they can control pests, a Federated Farmers official said. With all the focus on predator-free and biodiversity, surely we should be working with and encouraging the […] There was a myriad of issues that affect farmers and Feds was the only way that farmers could be heard at a national level, whether it was by politicians or bureaucrats, he said. It says it will continue to work with the Government on firearms reform as the Arms Amendment Bill becomes law. I'm starting to get this now, and it will take awhile to get up to speed.". “This will not be popular among some of our members but...we believe this is the only practicable solution,” Anderson says that by the time you have reloaded using a standard shotgun, the pest could have disappeared. Federated Farmers are happy to support new gun legislation despite how it may affect farm operations. Miles Anderson. Some rustlers had gone hi-tech, using night-vision goggles and thermal imaging to locate animals in the dark, Miles Anderson of the Federated Farmers warned. Dave Wilson Executive Member T: 09 401 9331 "Because the board hasn't met yet there are a whole lot of portfolios being allocated to the different members. As Federated Farmers Meat and Wool Industry Group Chairperson Miles Anderson points out, a trained shearer could crutch around 600 or 700 sheep a day, but the untrained far fewer. "Labour has the opportunity to fix the Bill over the next few days - otherwise Federated Farmers will feel duped by this process," Feds Rural Security spokesperson Miles Anderson says. “With excited hunters operating in the dark in a confined space there is always potential for an accident. Anderson farms 217 hectares at Southburn, South Canterbury. "We are mostly sheep," he said. "I've belonged to Feds for 20 years although I have never been provincial chairman," he said. Miles Anderson said farmers would have concerns about a proposed firearms register. Milne succeeded Dr William Rolleston who stepped aside after his three-year tenure. North Canterbury farmer Lynda Murchison was elected as one of two board members alongside reappointed Chris Allen. South Canterbury sheep farmer and former Federated Farmers meat and wool chair, Miles Anderson, said the problems facing the sector had been exacerbated further by the coronavirus. They included a strong wool initiative he hoped would become a Primary Growth Partnership (PGP) project involving a variety of groups. Federated Farmers rural security spokesperson Miles Anderson anticipates support for many aspects of the changes. Anderson had been the meat and fibre chairman for South Canterbury for five years, and national vice-chairman of the meat and fibre industry group for the past two. West Coast dairy farmer Katie Milne was the first woman in Federated Farmers' 118-year history to be elected to the national presidency. Gore's Megan Whitehead breaks world record... Judith Collins joins The Country for final... Martin Devlin: It would be irresponsible to hold the Tokyo Olympics this year, Miles Anderson: Federated Farmers support toughening gun laws. "There is also the Wool Industry Education Group which is my initiative as vice-chairman. "We breed sheep-  mainly romneys and romney-borders - and buy in and fatten as well.". Farmers need access to centrefire, semi automatic rifles for killing pests, claims hunter Stewart Hydes. Anderson said the biggest issue for the meat and fibre sector was profitability, even though the last six months had seen a "nice lift" in sheep meat prices. "We would like to think this will continue over the next few years. Simon McAtamney Executive Member T: 03 418 3972 M: 027 418 3416 E: maca@farmside.co.nz. "I also think there is a lot of work done in the background by Feds that unless a farmer is involved in the organisation, they wouldn't know about it.". "Why do I want to be involved in Feds? Miles Anderson: I guess you can't complain about things if you don't get involved in the first place. “We recognised after the March 15 (2019) tragedy in Christchurch that action on this front was necessary,” Federated Farmers rural security spokesperson Miles Anderson […] Federated Farmers animal welfare spokesman Miles Anderson says we have some of the most strict animal welfare regulations in the world, and we've just rejigged them. Federated Farmers, which represent thousands of farmers, said it supported the change. Miles is part of the newly formed Wool Working Group looking at how to create a more sustainable and profitable sector. Federated Farmers has just changed the guard at the top of the organisation. Federated Farmers, which represent thousands of farmers, said it supported the change. welcoming welcoming the the changes. Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford Afternoons, Oranga Tamariki boss Grainne Moss steps down, Heather du Plessis-Allan: Facebook banning Donald Trump was a mistake, Emirates to resume flights to Australia after meeting Covid-19 standards, Greg Murphy back behind the wheel for 66th annual NZ Grand Prix, Stonewood Homes Parker vs Fa fight at Spark Arena, Politics Friday: Sailing, housing and quake damaged buildings, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why veganism won't save the world. GUEST COLUMN. “This will not be popular among some of our members but after a week of intense debate and careful consideration by our elected representatives and staff, we believe this is the only practicable solution,” Feds Rural Security spokesperson Miles Anderson says. On one night she was able to kill 45 possums that were on her property. However, he says there is no place on farms for military-style assault weapons. To achieve that, the South Canterbury sheep farmer and Federated Farmers Meat and Wool chair has his work cut out for him. AFP / Marty MELVILLE Farming is the backbone of New Zealand’s economy, accounting for about NZ$25 billion ($16.5 billion) in … "The big concern, I think, is the penalties for rustling don't put people off rustling stock," said Miles Anderson, Federated Farmers meat and fibre representative. Federated Farmers is puzzled why our national carrier is making a song and dance about an overseas-produced plant protein burger, but not the Kiwi company that supplies it with world-leading transportation fabrics. The move will impact farmers, as many use semi-automatic weapons to clear their land of pests. Miles Anderson, … I think 2011-2012 was the last time. All hunters, experienced or not, need to stop and take time to think about safety," says Miles Anderson, Federated Farmers firearms spokesperson. Miles' Anderson's Anderson's feder Federated Farmers Farmers rural Rural security security spokesperson. Southburn sheep farmer Miles Anderson is the new Feds meat and fibre sector chairman. "Occasionally beef, but I sold them all during the drought and haven't been brave enough to buy any back. “Because of the urgency and immense public pressure surrounding the issue, it was a difficult task for the Government to give fair consideration to all aspects of when and why firearms are needed in rural New Zealand,” Feds Rural Security Spokesperson Miles Anderson says. A business plan was going across the minister's desk in the next few weeks, he said. The main goal is to initiate a tertiary qualification in wool-tech because this was done away with by the universities in the 1990s. Spokesperson Miles Anderson told Jamie Mackay that they support the move. changes to to the the gun gun reforms. Federated Farmers' meat and wool chairman is calling for patience in the sector as processing delays result in more stock being left on farms. ... we believe this is the only practicable solution,” Federated Farmers Rural Security spokesman Miles Anderson said in a statement. It has been a long time since prices have been up in this area. "I've been in luck that the last few years Mark Adams has been South Canterbury provincial chairman and before him, William Rolleston and they have done a terrific job. The property has been in the family for 125 years, and he is the fourth generation to farm it. Fed Farmers’ Miles Anderson. Hyde, a spokesman for the Rakaia branch of the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (NZDA), regularly hunts in South … Succeeded Dr William Rolleston who stepped aside after his three-year tenure for pest control and the effectiveness of register! 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