Latest APVMA approval rates risk long-term farm productivity and competitiveness
The Government must act now to guarantee an improvement in the performance of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), particularly during the transition period of its relocation to Armidale, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) said today. President Fiona Simson said fears the controversial relocation would disrupt the agricultural sector’s access to productivity tools […]
Health of Great Artesian Basin boosted with $8 million in Federal funding
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today welcomed the announcement by Deputy Prime Minister and Agriculture and Water Resources Minister Barnaby Joyce to provide $8 million over two years for water infrastructure in the Great Artesian Basin (GAB). NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the GAB was one of Australia’s most significant water resources. “The GAB […]