Farm sector welcomes commitment to a long-term emissions reduction strategy
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the final report of the 2017 Climate Policy Review which coincided with the release of a report card on Australia’s emissions. NFF President Fiona Simson said a reduction in emissions in the past quarter of 0.6 percent (the largest in four years) was particularly good news. “Australia is […]
Basin States squander opportunity for meaningful progress on Plan implementation
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is deeply disappointed at the outcome of today’s meeting of Murray Darling Basin Ministers in Albury, NSW. The Ministerial Council failed to re-commit to working together to ensure the delivery of the Basin Plan in full and ‘squabbled’ over already agreed measures. NFF President Fiona Simson said politicking by the […]
NFF welcomes Littleproud, McKenzie & McVeigh to key rural portfolios
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed David Littleproud MP to the role of Minister for Agriculture & Water Resources. Ms Simson said the Member for Maranoa was an advocate for Australian agriculture and the regional communities that support it. “A regional Queenslander from a diverse rural electorate, Mr Littleproud is a strong supporter of […]
International agricultural exporters reaffirm commitment to 'rules-based' global trading system
On Saturday 9 December in Buenos Aires, Argentina National Farmers’ Federation President Ms Fiona Simson joined with the President of Sociedad Rual Argentina, Mr Daniel Pelegrina, and counterparts from 14 farm representative organisations across 10 countries to make a strong statement in support of a global rules based trading system. Ms Simson is Chair of […]
NFF welcomes swearing in of Barnaby Joyce as Agriculture and Water Resources Minister
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed Barnaby Joyce back to the Deputy Prime Ministership and to the Agriculture and Water Resources Portfolio. NFF President Fiona Simson said Minister Joyce’s swearing in today ended a period of uncertainty. “The farm sector certainly appreciated Prime Minister Turnbull assuming ‘caretaker’ responsibility for agriculture and water resources, however, […]
EDITORIAL: Bush Communications Coalition celebrates one year together
By Teresa Corbin & Fiona Simson* Anyone who lives in a rural or regional area knows the pain of poor telecommunications services. We often hear stories of people pulling their hair out trying to run businesses, apply new technologies and educate their kids on small data allowances and unreliable connections. We heard your concerns and […]
Peak body calls for calm on poultry standards and guidelines process
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today called for calm and for the industry to be afforded due process as public consultation begins on the Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for poultry production. “The standards and guidelines is comprehensive and robust and one that has a proven track record with other industries,” NFF Chief Executive […]
New report finds 24 billion reasons to end the #datadrought
Unlocking the full potential of ‘digital agriculture’ could increase the value of agricultural production by $20.3 billion, helping to achieve the industry’s goal of $100 billion in farm gate output by 2030. The finding has emerged from the Precision to Decision (P2D) Project, a collaboration between 15 Rural Research and Development Corporations, universities, industry and […]
South Australian Parliament snubs science and fails farmers as GM-ban Bill passes Lower House
It’s official ….. the South Australian Parliament has stifled the growth of the State’s grain growers, yesterday passing a bill to extend the moratoria on genetically modified (GM) technology to 2025. NFF President Fiona Simson said the move represented a monumentally bad day for South Australian grain growers. “The Parliament has chosen to dismiss, to […]
NFF elects new Directors and votes to extend Board terms
The membership of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has elected a number of new Directors and voted to change the tenure of Board members at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Canberra today. The role of President was uncontested with Fiona Simson returning for a second term. Victorian Farmers Federation President and mixed farmer David […]