Farmers & retailers work together on Fair Farms initiative
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed a move by Coles to adopt the Fair Farms program into its ethical sourcing program for suppliers. Coles joins Woolworths and Aldi as the major retailers to adopt the program. Fair Farms is led by Queensland-based horticulture industry body Growcom and is focused on fostering fair and responsible employment […]
Agriculture supports PM’s plan for skills sector and IR changes
The National Farmers’ Federation today welcomed Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s outline of steps to promote a strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and a process of reforming Australia’s skills sector and industrial relations system. “Evidence-based reforms to the vocational education and training sector, including a rational approach to funding arrangements, are sorely needed,” NFF CEO […]