Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury

01/10/2026

The NZ Institute of Ag and Hort Science are holding a "Future of the Industry" event at Lincoln University on Wednesday 21 October. FFNZ President Colin Hurst is a guest speaker as well as Mid Canterbury Farmer Hamish Marr, among other quality guest speakers. See the link for more information and to register.

Read the full programme HERE or download a PDF Political forum  

27/09/2026

This Wednesday 7.30pm on NZ Herald.

Who are you picking to be the top performer on the night? 🔥🔥🔥

22/09/2026

Yesterday Mid Canterbury Arable Chair Bevan Lill was on RNZ with Jo Townshend, Vice President of Seed & Grain NZ. Click the link to listen.

According to Federated Farmers' latest survey in July, nearly one in four arable farmers reported making a loss.

21/09/2026

Who are you picking to be the top performer on the night? 🔥🔥🔥

18/09/2026

Mid Canterbury arable chair Bevan Lill says the sector's returns have failed to keep pace with inflation, and explains how his own farm near Methven has diversified into trading lambs and forage crops as a result.

18/09/2026

17/09/2026

At last night's member meeting we bid farewell to Jan who has been our master administrator for nigh on 11 years. Jan is an efficient operator with a wealth of knowledge who will be missed from the office. She was presented with flowers and a beautiful wool blanket from Mt Somers Station, by Provincial President Kerry Harmer, after some memories shared by former Provincial Vice President Kevin Geddes who employed Jan to start with.
We wish you all the best Jan.

14/09/2026

This Thursday 17th Sept at 6:00PM we are having our members meeting in the Federated Farmers Building, corner of West and Tancred Streets, Ashburton. We will get updates from across the district with sector reports and address any matters arising. You are welcome to join us.

08/09/2026

Arable members, have you registered yet? Breakfast and rugby event for you this Sunday morning. Link to register is in your email.

A fantastic event for our arable farmers to enjoy. Register your attendance through the link in your email.