NFF urges swift action on the back of Red Tape report
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s final report into Regulation of Agriculture, saying it should act as a wake up call on the issue of red tape. NFF President Fiona Simson said that while the NFF doesn’t support all the ideas put forward, the Report clearly highlights the […]
Farmers and doctors unite to call for quad bike five-star safety rating system
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) today called for a five-star safety rating system to be applied to quad bikes. Speaking from Parliament House, Canberra NFF President, Ms Fiona Simson and RDAA President, Dr Ewen McPhee made the call in a bid to reduce the number of tragic […]
Red meat exports to China on track to tip $1 billion per annum
The National Farmers’ Federation says Australia’s red meat exports to China could soon exceed $1 billion per annum following the Government’s ‘joint statement’ with China today. The Joint Statement on Enhancing Inspection and Cooperation coincides with a visit to Australia by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. Announced at Parliament House, Canberra by Premier Li Keqiang and […]
‘Effects test’ amendments a result of Government-farm sector consultation
The National Farmers’ Federation says the Government has listened to the needs of the farm sector in the putting forward amendments to its ‘effects test’ legislation in Parliament today. Today’s amendments to the Misuse of Market Power Bill seeks to protect small businesses from the impact of anti-competitive conduct by large, counterparty businesses. National Farmers […]
NFF: Basin Ministers must now put words into action
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Vice President and Water Taskforce Chair Les Gordon has welcomed the decisions of Murray-Darling Basin Ministers in Mildura today. Last night, while attending the Stakeholder Roundtable, Mr Gordon told Ministers they needed to finish the job of implementing the Basin Plan in a way that avoided adverse socio-economic outcomes and find […]
Ombudsman launches worrying ‘spy on your boss’ app
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is alarmed at an initiative of the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) that will undermine trust between employers and employees. The FWO this week formally launched a “record my hours” app which encourages employees to record their work activities and send their records to their “preferred representative”. The app includes GPS […]
NFF says the time has come for realistic Basin Plan discussions
National Farmers’ Federation Vice President Les Gordon will attend a roundtable of State and Commonwealth Water Ministers in Mildura this evening, ahead of their Murray Darling Basin Ministerial Council meeting on Friday. Mr Gordon said that NFF’s message to Ministers was clear – get on with the job of implementing the Basin Plan to give […]
Farmers team up with NRM Regions to leverage investment in natural resource management
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and Natural Resource Management Regions Australia (NRM Regions) have agreed to work together more collaboratively, to maximise the benefits achieved through collective investments in sustainable agriculture activities. Meeting in Canberra this week, the NFF and NRM Regions will develop a formal memorandum of understanding to drive better communication, collaboration and […]
Empowering women in agriculture: leaders celebrate International Women’s Day
Two of agriculture’s highest profile leaders are using this year’s International Women’s Day to celebrate the significant contribution women make to the sector. National Farmers Federation President Fiona Simson and Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) Chair Kay Hull AM lead two of the nation’s most influential rural-focussed organisations and have both pioneered careers […]
Electricity market overhaul needed to power our farms
The National Farmers’ Federation is calling for the transformational change of Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) and a bipartisan commitment to a long term plan that will deliver affordable, reliable and low emissions electricity. The peak body launched its electricity policy today. NFF President Fiona Simson said the farming sector depended on a secure, reliable […]