Statement to the Federal Senate on the Murray Darling Basin Plan
The signatory organisations to this statement call on the Federal Senate to act in the best interests of the nation and reject a disallowance motion by the Greens to block the 605GL sustainable diversion limit (SDL) for the southern Murray Darling Basin. The motion is scheduled for debate tomorrow, 8 May. The Murray Darling Basin […]
Bi-partisan support needed to quash Green's Basin stunt and sure up Plan's future
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling for bi-partisan support to stem an attempt by the Greens to block the 605GL sustainable diversion limit (SDL) for the southern Murray Darling Basin. Greens water spokesperson Senator Sarah Hanson-Young will introduce a disallowance motion to this effect to the Senate next week, when the Parliament returns for […]
Eight 'outstanding' female agriculture leaders of the future selected for industry mentoring opportunity
Eight outstanding women have been selected to grow their leadership ability through the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. The Program is an initiative of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and aims to see more women join the senior executive and Board level ranks of Australian agribusinesses and farm-representative bodies. The below eight aspiring female leaders […]
National discussion on Australia’s farming future kicks off in WA
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and Telstra will visit Perth, York and Katanning this week for a series of roundtables to kick off the national ‘Talking 2030’ dialogue announced by the Prime Minister in March. The Western Australia meetings are the first of 14 events being held across the country, with the aim of capturing […]
Bush Communications Coalition welcomes 2018 Regional Telecommunications Review
The Rural Regional and Remote Communications Coalition (RRRCC) has today welcomed the start of the 2018 Regional Telecommunications Review (RTIRC). Georgie Somerset, Chair of the National Farmers’ Federation’s Telecommunications Committee, and a member of the 2015 RTIRC panel, highlighted the importance of the Review. “This Review is shaping to be one of the most important […]
OPINION: Farmers call for autumn break in energy debate
The Government’s National Energy Guarantee (NEG) gets its first airing with State and Federal Energy Ministers today when they meet in Melbourne. Like farmers and the growing season, Australians are looking for an ‘autumn’ break’. A circuit breaker in the stalemate dogging our nation’s energy future. For too long, getting a solution to our energy […]
Farmers call time on energy policy consternation
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is imploring Federal and State Energy Ministers to meet tomorrow with a genuine appetite to fix the national electricity market (NEM). “Consumers including farmers, demand an end to the political and policy stalemate hampering the development of a national energy policy,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. “The farm sector is clear on what we need. We require […]
Statement by President, Fiona Simson – Inspector General for the Welfare of Exported Animals –
The membership of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) was briefed last night by the Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council (ALEC) regarding its support for an Inspector General for the Welfare of Exported Animals. The NFF membership consists of representatives of the red meat industry including ALEC, Cattle Council of Australia, Sheep Producers Australia, Goat Industry Council […]
Farmers set Budget tone by signalling bush communications must be a priority
The National Farmers Federation (NFF) is calling on the Government to prioritise investment in bush telecommunications in this year’s Federal Budget on 8 May. “Better – more reliable, affordable mobile phone and internet services are a must if the farm sector is to reach its potential,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. Ms Simson said the […]
National Farmers' Federation response to 60 Minutes story
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), has expressed distress at footage contained in tonight’s 60 Minutes story. “The footage is disturbing and utterly unacceptable,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. “For farmers, the welfare of our animals is our number one priority. “It is blatantly clear that what we saw this evening does not meet the expectations […]