Productivity Commission issues paper on National Water Reform
The NFF’s 27 April 2017 submission highlighted the importance of secure water property rights back by a robust statutory water entitlement framework to underpin investment in irrigated agriculture. The submission highlights that this is not yet universal for all water users, and continued effort is required from states and territories to deliver this. The submission […]
NFF urges Government to remember every cent counts in 2017-2018 Budget
With less than 15 days until the Federal Budget, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is reminding Treasurer Scott Morrison that every cent counts when it comes to economic settings for the farm sector. NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the peak farming organisation had issued a broad but sensible Budget wish-list. “At the centre of […]