Agricultural chemical bill passes: More red tape for farmers
The passing of the agricultural and veterinary chemicals amendment Bill by the lower house of Federal Parliament today is potentially another cost and regulatory burden for the agricultural sector, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today said. NFF President Duncan Fraser said the Bill, designed to make the system under which chemicals are registered for […]
Not much in it for farmers: food & fibre forgotten in Budget
The peak national body representing the Australian agriculture sector says tonight’s Federal Budget has brought little change for Australian farmers – and the little change there has been is simply a re-diversion of funds from one Government-funded project to another. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) says it is pleased that agriculture has been spared from […]