Drought pilot up and away
“THE new drought scheme to be trialled over 12 months in Western Australia is a sensible, practical and forward-looking approach that takes account of climate risks and proactively manages them,” National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Crombie said today. “We all know drought relief is a stop gap measure. Farmers, the broader community and politicians […]
Four weeks to go for Innovation in Agriculture Awards entries
JUST four weeks remain for farmers to get their nominations in for the National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF) 2010 Innovation in Agriculture Awards. “The Awards recognise and encourage excellence in farming but, more than that, provide an important platform to demonstrate and showcase what today’s farmers are all about,” NFF President David Crombie said. The NFF […]
Call for farmers to get involved in ‘FarmDay 2010’
AUSTRALIAN farmers – across all states – are being asked to throw open their gates to a city family for a day in May as part of breaking down barriers to metropolitan understanding of modern farm practices. FarmDay provides city families with a unique hands-on experience and insights from farmers who can answer all those […]
Families & natural justice suffer as property rights usurped
“A CLANDESTINE campaign is eroding people’s rights as Australian governments usurp property through regulation, leaving property owners stranded and out-of-pocket,” National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Crombie declared today. “Farmers’ property rights are being stripped away due to government land and water decisions. Full and adequate compensation ought to be a given where property rights […]
On-farm water infrastructure rolls out
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes today’s roll-out of the first instalment of the Federal Government’s $300 million On-Farm Water Efficiency project for the Southern Connected Basin and Lachlan Valley. The NFF has been consistently calling on the Government to accelerate delivery of water infrastructure projects, so we and our members are delighted that this […]
Australia can lead world food push, NFF challenges Govt
TODAY the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) dropped a bombshell on the Federal Government’s review of agricultural research and development (R&D) calling for an “expanded probe”, upping the ante on Federal Agriculture Minister Tony Burke “to show real vision and leadership by setting Australia up as the global hub for farm food and fibre science”. “People […]
New Basin Plan could be a disaster for agriculture
“For agriculture, the new Murray-Darling Basin Plan is a train smash waiting to happen,” is the assessment of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) four months out from a draft Plan being presented, President David Crombie declared today. “The NFF’s assessment follows months of discussion with the Federal Government and the new Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) […]
NFF launches 2010 Innovation in Agriculture Awards
FROM today the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling for nominations under its second annual national Innovation in Agriculture Awards, recognising and encouraging excellence in modern farming. The NFF established the Awards in 2009 as part of its highly successful National Congress to celebrate the pioneering advances and outstanding contributions made by Australian farmers. “Australians […]
Ridley Corporation joins the NFF as an Associate Member
THE ranks of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) have been boosted yet again today as Ridley Corporation joined the peak farm body as a full Associate Member. “We’re very pleased with the broad spectrum of groups that are coming on board with the NFF,” NFF President David Crombie said. “It’s a vast array of commodities […]
Goat Industry Council of Australia joins NFF
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has announced that the Goat Industry Council of Australia (GICA) has joined the national peak farm body as a small Associate Member. “The GICA has had a long-standing relationship with the NFF and we are delighted that under our new membership structure, which came into effect on 1 July 2009, […]