Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Proposal P1055 – Definitions for gene technology and new breeding techniques
The NFF recognises the potential of genetic modification (GM) and particularly new breeding techniques (NBTs) as a valuable tool within agricultural production systems. The NFF welcomes the FSANZ proposal to modernise Australia’s genetic technology regulations and bring Australia into line with the growing international market. Australian farmers are well-placed to reap the benefits of genetic […]
Statement in response to ABC Landline story on paraquat
We acknowledge and sympathise with the farmers and families that were featured in Landline’s program on Sunday 1 September. It is absolutely critical that the products farmers use are safe for humans and the environment. Australian farmers put their faith in the Australia’s independent and science-based regulator, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicine Authority (APVMA), […]