Minister’s consensus comments re Murray-Darling Basin Plan: Submission
The NFF’s 23 July 2012 supplementary submission to the revised Basin Plan s.43A(4) Minister’s consensus comments outlines the key position of the NFF regarding the major policy consensus of the Ministers and highlights the aspects of the Minister’s dissenting reports that are worthy of further consideration by the Murray-Darling Basin Authority.
More investment needed in rural R&D to drive innovation
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the Government’s announcement of improvements to Australia’s rural research, development and extension efforts. NFF President Jock Laurie said that the Government’s plan to increase transparency, coordination and value for money within the existing research and development (R&D) model is positive, yet more needs to be done to […]