The impact of Defence training activities and facilities on rural and regional communities
The NFF’s 28 April 2017 submission highlighted key lessons in planning and consultation from the recent defence land acquisition process in the Townsville and Shoalwater Bay. NFF’s submission flags the need for a longer term approach to land use planning by State Governments is required that recognises the need to prioritise farming land for agriculture […]
‘Action on the land: reducing emissions, conserving natural capital and improving farm profitability – an issues paper’
The NFF’s 28 April 2017 submission highlighted the opportunity for climate policy frameworks to be improved to better support the participation of farmers in the carbon market. The submission highlighted opportunities for carbon policy to be framed in way that recognise multiple benefits of activities– such as productivity, and the biodiversity and water quality services.
Reminder of the importance of farm safety this World Day for Safety & Health at Work
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and FarmSafe Australia are reminding farmers and their families about the importance of farm safety as part of today’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work. During 2016, 63 people lost their lives as result of on-farm injuries. Farm machinery, including tractors and quad bikes, are involved in 40% […]
ALC and NFF agree key freight strategy priorities
Representatives of both the Australian Logistics Council and the National Farmers’ Federation met in Sydney today to discuss the critical infrastructure challenges facing Australia over the next generation. With less than a fortnight until the Federal Budget is handed down, it was an opportune moment for the peak bodies representing the nation’s freight logistics and […]