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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and KPMG Australia (KPMG) today released research showing new opportunities for farmers to unlock the value of natural capital, such as the land and ecosystems that underpin farm production. The new sustainable finance mechanisms could unlock billions in additional farm income. The report shows an immediate opportunity to implement sustainable […]
Tags: Environment
5 December 2019
The Prime Minister’s decision to merge the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources with the environment portfolio is a pragmatic decision. “The environment, water management and agriculture are mutually dependent,” National Farmers Federation President Fiona Simson said. “Farmers manage more than half of Australia’s landscape. Almost all of the policy decisions taken in the environment […]
Tags: Workforce
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
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
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
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