NFF urges against complacency following 3G shutdown extension
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed news today the 3G network closure will be extended, with Telstra and Optus launching a public safety awareness campaign to make sure people take action. NFF President David Jochinke said while people now had until October 28 to prepare, it was important they didn’t leave it to the last […]
Calls to declare buffel grass a national weed are rash and misinformed
Calls to declare productive agricultural plant as a Weed of National Significance (WoNS) are misinformed and risk jeopardising an important livestock feed source, according to the National Farmers’ Federation. NFF Sustainable Development and Climate Change Committee Chair Mr Angus Atkinson said buffel grass was a vital resource for livestock operations and was carefully managed by […]