Farmers seek assurance on Basin Inspector General role & outline expectations for water ministers meeting
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) says a proposal today by Water Minister David Littleproud to appoint an Inspector General for the Murray Darling Basin must lead to improved outcomes, confidence and accountability. “Additional confidence in the delivery of the plan is crucial for communities challenged by the implementation of the Plan and the corresponding impacts […]
Farmers and doctors deliver an ultimatum to Government
Fed-up farmers, doctors, surgeons, farm safety experts and rural community members will deliver an ultimatum to the Government in Canberra this week: take action on quad bike safety or more lives will be lost. Unbelievably, the Government continues to stall on implementing recommendations to improve the safety of the popular but dangerous farm vehicle. Led […]
Big names join forces to better connect farmers with consumers
Leading Australian voices have come together to better connect farmers with consumers through the Telling Our Story Initiative. In leading the project, NFF President, Fiona Simson is joined by business people Richard Goyder, Alison Watkins and Robbie Sefton. The National Farmers’ Federation has also welcomed Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) as a founding partner. Ms […]
Leading bush voices demand Government leadership on quad bike safety
Already this year, seven Australians, including children, have lost their lives in quad bike accidents. Despite the horrifying statistic, the Government is stalling on implementing the mandatory fitting of operator protection devices (OPDs) to all new quad bikes within two years. Following an extensive inquiry, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission made the recommendation to […]
Bipartisan support for farm sector's future as Future Drought Fund passes House of Representatives
The National Farmers’ Federation has heralded the passing of the Future Drought Fund and the ushering in of a new era in drought preparedness support for farmers. NFF President Fiona Simson praised the Labor Party, under the leadership of Anthony Albanese, for supporting the enabling legislation in the House of Representatives last night. “Support for […]
Farmers congratulate Morrison Government for prioritising protection of farmers
As the second sitting week of the new parliament gets underway in Canberra, the Morrison Government is delivering on its commitment to prioritise the passage of legislation to criminalise the behaviour of those who incite farm trespass. The Criminal Code Amendment (Agricultural Protection) Bill, which creates tough new penalties for those who incite trespass, property […]
NFF calls on Parliament to support Future Drought Fund
The National Farmers’ Federation calls on Parliament to support swift passage of the Government’s Future Drought Fund this week. NFF President Fiona Simson said drought was a part of Australia’s landscape and managing drought was a feature of Australian agriculture. “For too long all levels of government have reacted to the impact of drought by […]
PM cues regional renaissance with $100 billion push
The National Farmers’ Federation says announcements today by Prime Minister Scott Morrison have the potential to usher in an exciting new era for regional Australia. Speaking at the Bush Summit in Dubbo today, the PM has pledged his Government’s support to transform agriculture into a $100 billion industry by 2030. The Prime Minister’s target is […]
NFF welcomes $2 million initiative to insure farmers against drought
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the New South Wales Government’s announcement of $2 million to explore options for developing financial risk management tools that help farmers manage drought. “Drought continues to severely impact farmers and rural and regional communities across the east coast,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. “With the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting […]
Farmers disgusted by yet another unbalanced water report by the ABC
Last night’s 4Corners program, failed to provide viewers a factual and balanced analysis of irrigation and water management in the Murray Darling Basin and continued a pattern by some parts of the ABC of misrepresenting rural and regional Australia and the complexities of the Plan. “The management of the Murray Darling Basin is an issue […]