Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2011: Submission
The NFF’s 24 Feb 2012 submission regarding the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 seeks to ensure that any changes to the legislation undergo a comprehensive evaluation, focusing on the impact of the changes to chemical availability and cost and the diversity of chemicals on the market.
Telstra’s Regional and Rural Presence Plan: Submission
The NFF’s 24 Feb 2012 submission to Telstra’s draft Regional and Rural Presence Plan seeks to ensure that Australian farmers have equal access to telecommunication services and upgrades to these services. The NFF believes access to communication technologies is a fundamental requirement for modern businesses, including agricultural businesses.
Liaison Officers provide valuable service for farmers
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed a Biosecurity Liaison Officer, on secondment from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, to its team, bringing the total number of NFF Liaison Officers to three. The Biosecurity Liaison Officer, Tim Lester, will provide a valuable service to NFF members – answering queries about biosecurity reform, and […]