Draft National Strategic Rural Research and Development Investment Plan: Submission
The NFF’s 10 February 2011 submission on the Draft National Strategic Rural Research and Development Investment Plan reiterates the NFF’s call for the Australian Government to reverse the decline in agricultural research and development funding and supports the Councils’ recommendation for a Government boost to investment.
Inquiry into the Food Standards Amendment (Truth in Labelling – Genetically Modified Material) Bill 2010: Submission
The NFF’s 10 February 2011 submission to the Inquiry into the Food Standards Amendment (Truth in Labelling – Genetically Modified Material) Bill 2010 advocates Australian farmers should have the opportunity to adopt production methods best suited to their business and production system needs.
Carbon Farming Initiative: Submission
The NFF’s 24 January 2011 submission on the Federal Government’s Carbon Farming Initiative, outlines the need for greater flexibility to realise farming’s full offset potential and the need for costs and processes to be streamlined.
National Water Initiative 2011 Biennial Assessment Progress in Implementation Discussion Paper: Submission
The NFF’s 20 January 2011 submission to the National Water Initiative 2011 Biennial Assessment Progress in Implementation Discussion Paper focuses on national water reform (including the Murray-Darling Basin), as well as addressing discussion paper questions.
Inquiry into the Management of the Murray-Darling Basin: Submission
The NFF’s 22 December 2010 submission to the Inquiry into the Management of the Murray-Darling Basin calls for a more holistic view of water reform and the need to back this up with major infrastructure – on-farm irrigation systems and environmental infrastructure – as well as bolstering research and development.
The Impact of the Murray-Darling Basin in Regional Australia: Submission
The NFF’s 20 December 2010 submission to the Inquiry into the Impact of the Murray-Darling Basin in Regional Australia argues that environmental assets in the Basin can be maintained using less water through improvements to infrastructure and wetland management.
Guide to the Basin Plan: Submission
The NFF’s 17 December 2010 response to the Guide to the Basin Plan exposes detailed faults in the assumptions, methodologies and proposals underpinning the Plan’s development.
National Regulatory Framework on Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals: Submission
The NFF’s 16 December 2010 submission to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry outlines the NFF’s position on the National Regulatory Framework on agricultural and veterinary chemicals and its implications for farmers.
The Role of Government in Rail Frieght Investment: Submission
The NFF’s 15 December 2010 submission to the National Transport Commission raises vital efficiencies that have been generated within farm production to maintain international competitiveness, which are currently constrained by inefficiencies in related sectors, such as transport.
Universal Service Policy for the Transition to the National Broadband Network: Submission
The NFF’s 5 November 2010 response to the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy’s discussion paper outlines the NFF’s position on the implementation of Universal Service Policy for the transition to the National Broadband Network.