NFF’s new boss Hamish McIntyre on climate focus and farm-level challenges
Opinion by Hamish McIntyre, National Farmers’ Federation President It’s been a busy first month as president of the National Farmers Federation. I’m listening, learning and ready to work on a clear set of priorities that will strengthen farm businesses, rural communities and Australia’s food security. I see agriculture reaching the $100 billion farmgate output goal […]
Peak bodies dispute misleading land clearing claims
Two peak industry bodies have joined forces to refute comments by Australian Climate and Biodiversity Foundation (ACBF) chair Dr Ken Henry about land clearing and loopholes in Australia’s environmental laws. During a Committee for Economic Development of Australia speech this week, Dr Henry claimed “irresponsible clearing” was occurring in Australia and current environmental laws and the […]