Right decision to maintain independent water regulator
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to retain the National Water Commission’s position as an independent body overseeing water reform implementation by all jurisdictions. NFF President Jock Laurie said that the independent review of the Commission had noted the important role the Commission has played in overseeing the implementation of […]
Farmers, have your say on wildlife corridors
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on farmers and rural landholders to contribute to the consultation phase of the Draft National Wildlife Corridors Plan. NFF President Jock Laurie says that it is imperative the Plan, which outlines how the Government may establish and manage a national network of wildlife corridors across Australia, takes into […]
Report confirms: 2012 is a good year to be a farmer
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the release of the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) forecast for Australia’s agricultural commodities, which shows that the agricultural sector will continue to grow over the short and medium term. NFF President Jock Laurie said the ABARES report, which shows that for the […]
Yoghurt grows on trees, say kids: Farmers call for action
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today called for greater investment in agricultural education after a study by the Primary Industries Education Foundation (PIEF) found that student and teacher knowledge of Australia’s food and fibre sector is alarmingly low. NFF President Jock Laurie said the study, which found that 75 percent of students believe cotton […]
Blueprint forum travels to Toowoomba
The Blueprint for Australian Agriculture forum will travel to Toowoomba next week, and the National Farmers’ Federation is calling on all local farmers, transporters, processors, retailers, consultants, rural businesses, agribusinesses and community groups to take part. The forum, taking place at the Highfields Cultural Centre from 1-5pm on Wednesday 7 March, will provide an opportunity […]
Farm Facts 2012: Farmers are batting above the average
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today released Farm Facts 2012, which shows that agriculture continues to grow both its food and fibre production and its contribution to Australia’s economy. NFF President Jock Laurie says that Farm Facts 2012 shows that the agricultural industry continues to play a vitally important role in Australia’s society, economy […]
Canberra host to Blueprint forum for agricultural industry
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will host a http://www.nff.org.au/blueprint.html[Blueprint for Australian Agriculture] forum in Canberra tomorrow, bringing together key industry representatives from across the agricultural supply chain. The forum, which will take place from 3pm at Manuka Oval, is one of seven forums taking place in each State and Territory across the country as part […]
Liaison Officers provide valuable service for farmers
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed a Biosecurity Liaison Officer, on secondment from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, to its team, bringing the total number of NFF Liaison Officers to three. The Biosecurity Liaison Officer, Tim Lester, will provide a valuable service to NFF members – answering queries about biosecurity reform, and […]
Infrastructure, not purchase, key to water savings
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called for a greater focus on investment to improve water savings in the Murray-Darling Basin, after the Government today announced a water purchase program for the southern end of the system. NFF President Jock Laurie says that water purchases should be the option of last resort from the Government, […]
Banks pass on cuts to farmers, NFF Monitor shows
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today released the February NFF Agribusiness Loan Monitor – the first for 2012 – which shows that all financial institutions in the Monitor, bar one, have reduced their agribusiness rates in the last two months. BananaCoast Credit Union, Bendigo Bank and Suncorp have all reduced their term rates by […]