Farmers submit ‘break glass’ plan to get workers on farm
Farmers need urgent action from government to address what is now a critical worker shortage. The National Farmers’ Federation’s Horticulture Council this week provided governments with 10 measures to attract displaced Australians to farm work and to safely restart the meaningful recruitment of foreign workers. A depletion of the foreign labour force – seasonal workers […]
Five out of eight a pass, farmers implore QLD, WA and Tassie to support Code
National Farmers’ Federation Chief Executive Tony Mahar has thanked the Premiers of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Chief Ministers of the Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory for their commitment to adopt consistent principles and protocols that will oversee the movement of agricultural workers and equipment. Mr Mahar said it was disappointing the […]
Statement on Murray Darling Basin Plan Reform
Today’s high level announcement of further reforms for the Murray Darling Basin, by Federal Water Minister, Keith Pitt, is welcomed by the National Farmers’ Federation. Minister Pitt made several key announcements following his consideration of the Water for Environments Special Account and the Sefton Socio-Economic Report, these include: A new ‘Trust and Transparency’ body; No […]
Independent review of the agvet chemicals regulatory system: future reform opportunities
The NFF strongly supports the independence and scientific rigour of our national regulator for agvet chemicals, and this must be maintained. However, we recognise the considerable opportunity for reform to improve efficiency, encourage innovation and investment and optimise access to agvet chemicals for Australian farmers. Download PDF File