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Investment to safeguard agriculture’s most important resource, it’s people, has been applauded today by the National Farmers Federation. Agriculture Minister, Senator Bridget McKenzie, today announced $1.9 million in funding for Farmsafe Australia, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making farms safer places to work and live. NFF CEO Tony Mahar said too many lives continued to […]
Tags: Workforce
4 December 2019
In Canberra today, the National Farmers Federation met with representatives of the Speak Up 4 Water rally. NFF CEO Tony Mahar said NFF and its members and those taking part in the peaceful protest were largely in agreement. “Today’s discussions were robust but constructive. We all want a better outcome. “The NFF and Speak Up […]
Tags: Environment
3 December 2019
The National Farmers Federation shares many of the concerns being expressed by farmers rallying in Canberra tomorrow in relation to the Murray Darling Basin Plan. We have continued to advocate, increasingly stridently, for changes and reforms to the way the Plan is being implemented and welcome the support from farmers also seeking to improve the […]
Tags: Environment
1 December 2019
The NFF is of the view that extensive consultation and engagement with those impacted is critical to the success of inland rail. That consultation should fully consider the impact on farm and rural businesses, families and communities, and take into serious consideration local knowledge of the environment. DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
Tags: Farm Business
29 November 2019
Today the Minister for Agriculture, Senator Bridget McKenzie, announced she has established a new biosecurity advisory group, Biosecurity Futures, to provide government with industry intelligence, advice and ideas on biosecurity matters. The group will be chaired by the Minister and include representatives from industries and sectors with a strong interest in biosecurity, including agriculture. National […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
27 November 2019
The Government’s recent announcement of $2.5million support for farmers to establish new cooperatives comes as welcome news for farmers looking to build farm business profitability. Industry peak body, the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals, will receive $2.5m and Southern Cross University $500,000 to help farmers, fisheries and foresters establish farm cooperatives and other collaborative […]
Tags: Farm Business
26 November 2019
The Government’s recent announcement of $2.5million support for farmers to establish new cooperatives comes as welcome news for farmers looking to build farm business profitability. Industry peak body, the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals, will receive $2.5m and Southern Cross University $500,000 to help farmers, fisheries and foresters establish farm cooperatives and other collaborative […]
Tags: Farm Business
The Federal Parliament today passed the enabling legislation for Australia’s free trade agreements with Indonesia, Peru and Hong Kong. The passage of this legislation means that Australia’s farmers are one step closer to reaping the benefits of these trade agreements. NFF CEO Tony Mahar said that access to international markets is critically important for Australian […]
The National Farmers’ Federation Horticulture Council acknowledges the Government’s recognition of the chronic workforce shortages facing Australian farmers, in an announcement made in the Victorian Mallee region this morning. Led by Minister for Agriculture, Senator Bridget McKenzie the announcement confirmed and slightly expanded a number of the initiatives introduced to address farm workforce shortages over […]
Tags: Workforce
19 November 2019
Farmers across Australia have welcomed a decision by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission to revoke the charity status enjoyed by radical organisation Aussie Farms Inc. The National Farmers’ Federation has led the call for action since Aussie Farms launched an online ‘attack map’ in January this year, revealing the locations of thousands of Australian […]
Tags: Farm Business
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