Murray-Darling Basin Inter-Governmental Agreement: Submission
The NFF’s 4 June 2008 submission to the Council of Australian Government Murray-Darling Basin Water Reform Intergovernmental Agreement outlines the views of farmers and irrigators to the proposed concurrent legislation, consultation, Basin Community Committee, inclusion of on-farm projects and purchase of water from willing sellers.
Senate Inquiry into the Coastal Impacts of Climate Change: Submission
The NFF’s 4 June 2008 submission to the House of Representatives Inquiry into the impacts on coastal communities of climate change seeks to raise awareness of the tension between population pressures and land use change.
Sustainable farming is a modern reality
“AUSTRALIA’S farmers occupy and manage 61% of Australia’s landmass,” National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Crombie said as the nation’s peak farm group marks World Environment Day. “As such, they are at the frontline in delivering environmental outcomes on behalf of the broader community. “At a time of global food insecurity, where prices are spiralling […]