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36-436: Federated Farmers of New Zealand is a lobby and advocacy group for all farmers: arable including fruit and vegetables, dairy and meat and their often remote communities. It has a network of 24 regional organisations and six industry groups. Federated Farmers lobbies on farming issues both nationally and within each region. Membership of the organisation is voluntary, and at 2021 it has over 13,000 members. Federated Farmers

72-486: A discounted membership category for owners of lifestyle farm blocks. Federated Farmers has several publications including a weekly newsletter called Friday Flash , which has 11,000 subscribers as of 2021. Other publications include the National Farming Review and Tussock Talk . During the 2020 New Zealand general election , Federated Farmer released a manifesto. In 2009, Federated Farmers opposed

108-665: A farmer in Australia asking for "a vehicle to go to church in on a Sunday and which can carry our pigs to market on Mondays". In response, Ford designer Lew Bandt designed a two-door body with a tray at the rear for the American Ford Model A chassis, and the model was named "coupe utility". When the Australian version was displayed in the US, Henry Ford nicknamed it the "Kangaroo Chaser". A convertible version, known as

144-469: A lobbying campaign to oppose the Government's proposal to introduce an Agricultural emissions research levy . The levy was proposed to collect revenue from livestock farmers to fund research into agricultural emissions of greenhouse gases such as methane. Federated Farmers strongly opposed the plan and mocked the idea, calling it a "fart tax". The proposed levy was not implemented, but the following year,

180-613: A memorandum of understanding was agreed between the Crown and a consortium of agriculture-based companies to pay for an unspecified portion of the costs of the Pastoral Greenhouse Gas Research Consortium . In 2014, it was reported that Federated Farmers had been forced to state that they had no position on whether climate change is even real, to appease members who denied that climate change was occurring. In January 2020, Federated Farmers launched

216-491: A petition calling for the withdrawal and amendment of a new Ministry of Education teaching resource on climate change . The farming group's climate change spokesperson Andrew Hoggard called for balance in the climate change teaching material, taking issue with idea that eating red meat was damaging to the environment. Federated Farmers also called for more input from farmers in the teaching resource. In June 2021, Federated Farmers' national president Andrew Hoggard called for

252-521: A regular Australian car license (max GVM of 4.5 tonnes or 5 short tons), instead of needing to get a truck license. The ute variant of the Ford Falcon was produced from 1961 to 2016. For the first 38 years of production, the design used a coupe ute style, but with the introduction of the 1999 AU Falcon , the Falcon ute switched to a cargo bed that is separate from the cabin, while still retaining

288-449: Is a federation of 24 independent regional bodies (provinces) that are separate incorporated societies. As of 2021, there were 13,000 members of Federated Farmers. The parent body has 11 offices around the country, and employs 60 staff. In addition to the regional member organisations, Federated Farmers has six industry groups: Arable, Dairy, Goats, High country, Meat & wool and Rural butchers. The organisation has recently introduced

324-529: Is a term used in Australia and New Zealand to describe vehicles with a tonneau behind the passenger compartment, that can be driven with a regular driver's licence. Traditionally, the term referred to vehicles built on passenger car chassis and with the cargo tray integrated with the passenger body ( coupé utility vehicles). However, present-day usage of the term "ute" in Australia and New Zealand has expanded to include any vehicle with an open cargo area at

360-413: Is also assessed for several micronutrients, like zinc and boron . The percentage of organic matter, soil pH , and nutrient holding capacity ( cation exchange capacity ) are tested in a regional laboratory. Agronomists will interpret these laboratory reports and make recommendations to modify soil nutrients for optimal plant growth. Additionally, agronomists develop methods to preserve soil and decrease

396-572: Is being applied increasingly for novel uses other than food. For example, oilseed is at present used mainly for margarine and other food oils, but it can be modified to produce fatty acids for detergents , substitute fuels and petrochemicals . Agronomists study sustainable ways to make soils more productive and profitable. They classify soils and analyze them to determine whether they contain nutrients vital for plant growth. Common macronutrients analyzed include compounds of nitrogen , phosphorus , potassium , calcium , magnesium , and sulfur . Soil

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432-531: Is common, particularly in rural areas, to customise utes in the " B&S style" with bullbars , spotlights, oversized mudflaps , exhaust pipe flaps and UHF aerials. Since 1998, the "Deni Ute Muster" has been held in the town of Deniliquin , which has become a major attraction for the area. High performance utes were also sold in Australia, including the FPV F6 and the HSV Maloo . The 2017 HSV GTSR Maloo

468-502: Is powered by a 6.2 L (378 cu in) supercharged V8 engine producing 435 kW (583 hp). The Australian V8 Utes is a racing series based on lightly modified production Holden and Ford utes. Ford, Ram and Chevy import their full-size and full-size heavy duty (dually) pickup trucks to Australia. They partner up with local vehicle remanufacturers to convert them to right-hand drive. The customer may option their pickup truck to be de-rated so that it can be driven on

504-553: Is relatively well known due to its long production life and use in popular culture. It was built in Japan, but never sold there. From 1983 to 1988, Suzuki built a ute version of their Alto kei car called the Mighty Boy . It was sold in Japan, Australia, and Cyprus . Between 1960 and 1970, Toyota sold a ute variant of the second- and third-generation Corona with an integral bed. It was sold alongside its eventual replacement,

540-649: The 48–215 to HR model ranges. From 1968 to 1984 the "utility" was included in the Holden Belmont/Kingswood range. In 1984, Holden discontinued the ute variant and it was not part of the VB to VL Commodore ranges. The model returned in 1990 based on the VN Commodore chassis and remained part of the model range until Australian production ended in 2017. In 2000, the Holden Commodore was

576-690: The Isuzu D-Max in Australia. Previously, this vehicle was sold rebadged as the Holden Rodeo. Kia Tasman is an upcoming mid-size pickup truck confirmed to be produced by South Korean manufacturer Kia in 2025. Mazda has sold the Mazda BT-50 in Australia since 2006. Mitsubishi has sold the Mitsubishi Triton in Australia since 1978. In 2019, it was the fifth best selling new car in Australia. Between 1971 and 2008, Nissan sold

612-734: The Nissan Sunny Truck as a ute in Australia. Since 1985, Nissan has sold the Nissan Navara pickup-style ute in Australia. Between 2002 and 2010, the Proton Jumbuck was sold in Australia as a ute. Subaru produced the Subaru Brumby , a small AWD model derived from the second generation Leone . It was sold between 1978 and 1993 and known as the BRAT, Shifter, MV, and Targa in countries other than Australia. It

648-534: The Toyota Hilux , for a couple of years before it was discontinued. Toyota also sold a locally produced CKD ute based on the second- and third-generation Crown (also known as S40 and S50), assembled by Australian Motor Industries . Toyota currently sells a ute variant of the Toyota Land Cruiser (J70) . In 2011, the Toyota Hilux was Australia's highest-selling ute. Between 2017 and 2020,

684-475: The roadster utility was produced in limited numbers by Ford in the 1930s. In 1951, Holden released a "utility" model, which was based on the 48–215 sedan . With both Ford and Holden now producing utes, this started the long-standing tradition of Australian-designed two-door vehicles with a tray at the back, based on a passenger-car sedan chassis. Australia has developed a culture around utes, particularly in rural areas with events known as ute musters . It

720-527: The Falcon sedan front-end and cabin. The cargo bed was separated so that both "utility" and " cab chassis " body styles could be produced together. Utes produced by Ford in Australia: In addition, the Ford Ranger (T6) was designed by Ford Australia, but built elsewhere. It was the second best selling new car in Australia in 2019 and 2020. From 1951 to 1968, the "utility" was sold as part of

756-565: The Government's electric car rebate scheme to include a waiver for farmers and tradespersons due to the lack of electric vehicle alternatives for the utes commonly used by these occupations. Presidents include: In 2021 the chief executive is Terry Copeland. Formed in 1926 as part of the New Zealand Farmers' Union "to associate farmers' wives and other country women", its name changed to Women's Division of Federated Farmers in 1946 and in 1999 to Rural Women New Zealand . "In

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792-523: The Government's new National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) scheme, claiming that it would impose extra costs on farmers which outweighed the benefits. Farmers also feared that the NAIT scheme would be used to impose a greenhouse gas emissions tax under an emissions trading scheme. A Federated Farmers survey found that 2% supported NAIT and 80% opposed it. In November 2019, Federated Farmers meat and wool chairman Miles Anderson welcomed amendments to

828-481: The application of plant breeding for turfgrass development has resulted in a reduction in the demand for fertilizer and water inputs (requirements), as well as turf-types with higher disease resistance. Agronomists use biotechnology to extend and expedite the development of desired characteristics. Biotechnology is often a laboratory activity requiring field testing of new crop varieties that are developed. In addition to increasing crop yields agronomic biotechnology

864-509: The best crops for various conditions. Plant breeding has increased crop yields and has improved the nutritional value of numerous crops, including corn , soybeans , and wheat . It has also resulted in the development of new types of plants. For example, a hybrid grain named triticale was produced by crossbreeding rye and wheat. Triticale contains more usable protein than does either rye or wheat. Agronomy has also been instrumental for fruit and vegetable production research. Furthermore,

900-401: The cargo tray integrated with the passenger body (as opposed to a pickup truck , where the cargo tray is separated from the passenger body). In the 21st century, the term has become more broadly used, for any vehicle with a cargo tray at the rear (which would be called a pickup truck in other countries). The concept of a two-door vehicle based on a passenger car chassis with a tray at

936-544: The development of alternative cropping systems. Theoretical production ecology is the quantitative study of the growth of crops. The plant is treated as a kind of biological factory, which processes light , carbon dioxide , water , and nutrients into harvestable products. The main parameters are temperature, sunlight, standing crop biomass, plant production distribution, and nutrient and water supply. Ute (vehicle) A ute ( / juː t / YOOT ), originally an abbreviation for "utility" or " coupé utility ",

972-474: The development of new technology and practices in the 20th century. From the 1960s, the Green Revolution saw the introduction of high-yield variety of crops, modern fertilizers and improvement of agricultural practices. It led to an increase of global food production to help reduce hunger and poverty in many parts of the world. This topic of agronomy involves selective breeding of plants to produce

1008-402: The effects of [erosion] by wind and water. For example, a technique known as contour plowing may be used to prevent soil erosion and conserve rainfall. Researchers of agronomy also seek ways to use the soil more effectively for solving other problems. Such problems include the disposal of human and animal manure , water pollution , and pesticide accumulation in the soil, as well as preserving

1044-908: The first Australian ute to feature independent rear suspension, the Ford Falcon ute retained a live axle rear suspension design until production ended in 2016. In 2008, the VE Commodore Ute was proposed to be exported to North America as the Pontiac G8 ST . At least one prototype was built, but GM decided not to proceed with production due to the Global Financial Crisis. Utes produced by Holden or its parent company General Motors in Australia: Holden also sells rebadged utes produced elsewhere. They include: Models: Models: Models: Isuzu sells

1080-456: The management of soil fertility , irrigation and crop rotation . During the 18th and 19th centuries, advances in science led to the development of modern agronomy. German chemist Justus von Liebig and John Bennett Lawes , an English entrepreneur, contributed to the understanding of plant nutrition and soil chemistry . Their work laid for the establishment of modern fertilizers and agricultural practices. Agronomy continued to evolve with

1116-780: The national animal identification and tracing legislation and thanked the Primary Production Select Committee for listening to representations from Federated Farmers and other parties. In mid–May 2021, the group welcomed the 2021 New Zealand budget 's allocation of $ 22 million in funding to the NAIT scheme, streamlining farm planning, and agricultural emissions research. By 2003, research into greenhouse gas emissions in New Zealand had indicated that approximately half of total emissions were attributable to agriculture - mostly methane and nitrous oxide . However, in 2003 Federated Farmers became involved in

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1152-465: The rear began in the United States in the 1920s with the roadster utility (also called "roadster pickup" or "light delivery") models. These vehicles were soft-top convertibles, compared with the fixed steel roof used by most utes. Ford Australia was the first company to produce an Australian Coupe ute, which was released in 1934. This was the result of a 1932 letter from the unnamed wife of

1188-462: The rear, which would be called a pickup truck in other countries. Historically, the term "ute" (short for ' utility vehicle ') has been used to describe a 2-door vehicle based on a passenger car chassis, such as the Ford Ranchero, Holden Commodore , Australian Ford Falcon , Chevrolet El Camino and Subaru BRAT . Australian-produced utes were traditionally rear-wheel drive and with

1224-514: The soil for future generations such as the burning of paddocks after crop production. Pasture management techniques include no-till farming , planting of soil-binding grasses along contours on steep slopes, and using contour drains of depths as much as 1 metre. Agroecology is the management of agricultural systems with an emphasis on ecological and environmental applications. This topic is associated closely with work for sustainable agriculture , organic farming , and alternative food systems and

1260-610: The year to August 2018, for example, parliamentary submissions covered rural environment, health, business, technology, education and social issues, as well as some areas, such as taxation reform, which had once been left to Federated Farmers." Chairs include: Agronomy Agronomy has a long and rich history dating to the Neolithic Revolution . Some of the earliest practices of agronomy are found in ancient civilizations, including Ancient Egypt , Mesopotamia , China and India . They developed various techniques for

1296-633: Was originally incorporated in 1902 as the New Zealand Farmers Union . In 1944, a joint initiative by the New Zealand Farmers Union and the New Zealand Sheepowners' Federation led to the formation of Federated Farmers, and a new incorporated society, Federated Farmers of New Zealand Inc was registered on 30 November 1944. There were 43,000 members of Federated Farmers in 1971. The organisation

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