Australian biofuels – the issues & the prospects for farmers
TODAY the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) helped launch a new study, Biofuels in Australia – an overview of issues and prospects, commissioned by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) and undertaken by the CSIRO. “While Australian farmers recognise that biofuels is a key issue for agriculture, and is already having a significant impact […]
Claims NFF is involved in IR advertising push are ‘wrong’
“MEDIA reports claiming the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has agreed to fund an advertising campaign on workplace relations are wrong,” NFF President David Crombie categorically stated today. “The NFF is not involved in any way, shape or form, and we have made that clear to those parties seeking support. “While the NFF is a strong […]
Dry Inflow Contingency Planning ‘pragmatic’ says NFF
DESPITE improved rainfall over recent weeks, inflows into the Murray-Darling system continue to be at record lows with farmers facing severely depleted storage levels across the entire Murray-Darling Basin. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is encouraged by the outlook for some improved water availability in the Murray system, however, the situation remains acute ‘on the […]
NFF restructure to build on national strength
AT its recent annual Policy Council meeting in Canberra, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) called for reform to build on the strength of the nation’s peak farm body and its associated entities, in recognition of the changing face of Australian agriculture. This was agreed to by all of the NFF’s 15 member state farming and […]
TPA changes to address market power abuse & unconscionable conduct
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) firmly supports changes to the Trade Practices Act (TPA) to strengthen its powers in the areas of Misuse of Market Power and Unconscionable Conduct. “Australia’s farmers are proud of their strong record of productivity growth and know only too well that they need a strong, competitive environment throughout the supply […]
Australian farmers connected: NFF
TODAY’S announcement that Australia Connected will deliver metropolitan comparable high speed broadband services now – and into the future – is of paramount importance to Australian farmers, according to the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). “Importantly, the funding injection of some $1.8 billion will help ensure rural and regional Australians can keep pace with new technologies […]
North-South Railway finally ‘on track’
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has endorsed the Australian Government’s decision to commission a $15 million engineering and scoping study to determine the best alignment for an inland railway from Brisbane to Melbourne. The NFF has called for a signal from the Government to investors that it is serious about delivering solutions to overcome the […]
Environmentally-sustainable farming is a drought-buster
“THE outlook for the farming sector is the most robust we have seen since the late 1980s,” Justin Smirk, Westpac Senior Economist, said today as the Westpac-NFF Commodity Index for June 2007 was released. “The Index rose 1.8% in May to 18% higher than a year ago. While the fortunes of the year ahead will […]
Emissions trading: where do farmers stand?
WITH the Australian Government poised to unveil its carbon emissions trading scheme to cover all industries, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is eagerly awaiting news on how agriculture – a sector with more at stake than most – fares under the new regime. “Managing over 60% of this country’s landmass, farmers know that perhaps the […]
City slickers to get a taste of life on the land
FOR most city families a day on a farm exploring the way modern farmers work is not usually on the weekend itinerary, however, ‘Farm Day’ – which is going national on 26-27 May 2007 – aims to change that. Farm Day is a unique opportunity for metropolitan families to get a taste of life on […]