Ag research a priority, but no new funding in sight
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the release of the Federal Government’s Strategic Research Priorities, which list ‘managing our food and water assets’ as a key research priority for the coming decade. “Whilst we’re pleased to see food and water rating in the top five research priorities for the next decade, the lack of […]
One-stop-shop welcomed to reduce farmers’ green tape
A one-stop-shop for environmental approvals, announced yesterday as a key policy for the Coalition, has been welcomed by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). Fifteen months after the Coalition first announced their streamlined approach to environmental policy, NFF CEO Matt Linnegar says it’s positive to see a major party putting a commitment to cut green tape […]
Senate inquiry supports foreign investment register
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the release of a Senate Committee report that recognises the need for greater information about foreign investment in Australian agriculture and supports the development of a register of agricultural land, agribusiness and water entitlements. The report into foreign investment and the national interest, handed down by the Senate […]