NFF wins national gong for Public Affairs campaign
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has taken out the Highly Commended Award in Public Affairs at the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) 2008 national ‘Golden Target Awards’, announced at a gala ceremony in Fremantle overnight. NFF General Manager – Public Affairs Brett Heffernan and Public Affairs Officer Emma Keogh won peer recognition for Drought […]
NFF to hold 1st National Congress in ‘09
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will hold its 1st National Congress at the Brisbane Convention Centre over 22-23 June 2009, including the inaugural NFF 2009 Innovation in Agriculture Awards. The Congress theme: ‘Modern Farmers – growing opportunities today… meeting the challenges of tomorrow’ will be a timely examination of world food needs and Australia’s important […]
NFF responds to Garnaut’s Final Report
PROFESSOR Ross Garnaut’s Final Report reinforces the National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF’s) imperatives, highlighting the central role Australian agriculture can play in meeting the climate change challenge – provided the right policy settings are in place. Responding to each issue under Chapter 22: Transforming rural land use of Prof Garnaut’s Final Report, below the NFF addresses […]
COAG must remain true to water reform principles
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling tomorrow’s Council of Australian Government (COAG) meeting to task, wanting the Prime Minister and Premiers to commit to principles for assistance to irrigators in the Murray-Darling Basin and prevent any further ad hoc drought responses on a state-by-state basis. “Any assistance to farmers must not undermine the water […]
Five-year pension pause fails fairness test: NFF
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling for changes to the aged pension to take account of the succession planning realities of modern family farm businesses, saying greater flexibility is needed to manage the hand-over of the farm to the next generation without imposing economic and social hardship. The NFF’s proposal labels the five-year waiting […]
Lower dollar means things are looking up for farmers
DESPITE a recent rebound, the Aussie dollar has fallen by about 15% since July, with the Westpac-NFF Commodity Index reporting that Australian farmers are breathing easier on the back of improved international competitiveness and better prices on the global market. “While the modern use of risk management practices ensure Australian farmers are more insulated from […]
NFF wins consecutive PRIA Awards for Excellence
ON Friday night – for the second year running – the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) won the prestigious Public Affairs Award under the 2008 ACT Public Relations Institute of Australia’s (PRIA’s) State Awards for Excellence, presented during a gala ceremony at The Deck at Regatta Point in Canberra. NFF General Manager – Public Affairs Brett […]
Farmers sign off on Govt’s ‘Fair Dismissal Code’
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today endorsed the Australian Government’s Fair Dismissal Code, launched by Deputy Prime Minister The Hon Julia Gillard MP, as “striking a sensible, practical balance for employers and employees”. “We’ve enjoyed a practical working relationship with the Government and its consultative approach demonstrates it is serious about a sensible balance in […]
Stewardship: farmers to deliver environmental works
TODAY the Australian Government kicked off the Environmental Stewardship Program – long advocated by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) – under a $42.5 million pilot program. The pilot will initially target endangered Box Gum Grassy Woodlands in the Lachlan and Murrumbidgee Valleys of NSW. NFF CEO Ben Fargher, Master of Ceremonies at the launch in […]
Want to make a ‘real’ difference to world hunger and the environment? Make farming your uni choice
SOON the class of ’08 will be thinking about career options and further study next year… many with a desire to make a real difference in the world. According to the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), a career in Australian agriculture should be the first choice for students filling out their university enrolment applications. “If students […]