NFF welcomes Littleproud, McKenzie & McVeigh to key rural portfolios
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed David Littleproud MP to the role of Minister for Agriculture & Water Resources. Ms Simson said the Member for Maranoa was an advocate for Australian agriculture and the regional communities that support it. “A regional Queenslander from a diverse rural electorate, Mr Littleproud is a strong supporter of […]
Basin States squander opportunity for meaningful progress on Plan implementation
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is deeply disappointed at the outcome of today’s meeting of Murray Darling Basin Ministers in Albury, NSW. The Ministerial Council failed to re-commit to working together to ensure the delivery of the Basin Plan in full and ‘squabbled’ over already agreed measures. NFF President Fiona Simson said politicking by the […]
Farm sector welcomes commitment to a long-term emissions reduction strategy
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the final report of the 2017 Climate Policy Review which coincided with the release of a report card on Australia’s emissions. NFF President Fiona Simson said a reduction in emissions in the past quarter of 0.6 percent (the largest in four years) was particularly good news. “Australia is […]