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Following calls for action by the National Farmers’ Federation and Australian Pork Limited, the Minister for Agriculture Bridget McKenzie today announced that the Government would fund a new National Feral Pig Coordinator. Feral pigs are a major pest to Australia’s $60 billion agriculture industry and cause serious damage to the natural environment. NFF CEO Tony […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
8 November 2019
No-interest periods on drought loans for farmers and small businesses, support for remote students and economic stimulus for regional communities are positives in the Government’s latest drought package announced today. “As summer looms the situation for many farmers and communities is becoming ever more dire,” National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson said. “While rainfall last […]
Tags: Farm Business
7 November 2019
Australia’s farmers need a system of chemical regulation and registration that facilitates the introduction of new chemicals into the Australian market in a timely and cost-efficient manner, without compromising safeguards. The NFF supports the board and other improvements brought forward in this bill.
Tags: Farm Business
31 October 2019
The National Farmers’ Federation has a goal for Australia’s farm energy sources to be 50% renewable by 2030. NFF CEO Tony Mahar said today’s pledge by the Federal Government to inject $1 billion in new energy generation, storage and transmission would assist in achieving that goal. “While renewable energy investment continues to develop at pace, […]
Tags: Environment
30 October 2019
The Nationals Farmers’ Federation has high hopes for a review of the core tenet of federal environment law. The release of the terms of reference and announcement of the independent panel to undertake the 10-year statutory review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999 was released today. NFF CEO Tony Mahar said […]
Tags: Environment
29 October 2019
The NFF supports a nationally consistent approach to animal welfare regulation, underpinned by the animal welfare standards and guidelines process. Language in the draft regulations should be amended to be consistent with the livestock welfare standards and guidelines and Australian Animal Standards for Sheep.
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
26 October 2019
The National Farmers Federation (NFF) welcomes the invitation to prepare a submission to the Carbon Abatement Expert Panel discussion paper examining opportunities for further carbon abatement. In the transition towards a low carbon future, the farm sector will play a key role in reducing emissions consistent with the Paris Target Agreement. To view the full […]
Tags: Environment
25 October 2019
The NBN project has the potential to deliver a multitude of economic and social benefits. Access to communications services has been proven to increase average household income and employment.2 Digital connectedness reduces costs,3 boosts productivity, and delivers better social engagement, health, and wellbeing. These benefits should be shared with all Australians. DOWNLOAD PDF FILE
Tags: Innovation
The National Farmers Federation met with Prime Minister, Scott Morrison last night to discuss both what more could be done to assist farmers and communities managing this drought and a long-term policy to guide the nation’s response to future droughts. Drought Minister David Littleproud and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack also attended the meeting. “The […]
Tags: Environment
23 October 2019
The National Farmers’ Federation has called on governments to act immediately to control Australia’s 24 million-strong feral pig population. “Feral pigs destroy crops, degrade soil and water and spread weeds. Alarmingly they also have the potential to spread endemic and exotic diseases such as African Swine Fever,” NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said. “Specifically, we’re […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
21 October 2019
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