Farmers welcome bipartisan support for biodiversity stewardship and certification initiatives
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed Shadow Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister, Joel Fitzgibbon and Federal Labor’s support for the concepts of an Agricultural Biodiversity Stewardship Program and sustainability certification. NFF President Fiona Simson said bipartisan support for these important policy areas was critical to assisting the farm sector to continue to deliver positive environmental […]
Farmers support recognition of their role in managing the environment
The National Farmers’ Federation says a Government initiative to financially reward farmers for their role in managing the environment was sensible and welcomed planned investment in a ‘sustainability certification’ for Australian farm products. “Farmers are the custodians of about half of Australia’s landmass,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. “The NFF has long called for farmers […]