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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
Access to new, valuable export market opportunities are a day closer for Australian farmers with the Federal Labor Party agreeing to ratify three important trade agreements. NFF President Fiona Simson said Labor’s support for the Indonesian, Hong Kong and Peru trade agreements was welcome good news for farmers, many of who were managing one of […]
National Farmers’ Federation President, Fiona Simson has acknowledged the priority focus the Federal Government continues to give to assisting farmers to manage drought. “We certainly appreciate Prime Minister Morrison’s commitment to continuing to listen to and engage with, drought-affected farmers and communities,” Ms Simson said. “The more than $7 billion in assistance the Government has […]
Tags: Environment
17 October 2019
At a meeting in Canberra today, the NFF and its Members agreed on a new approach to how our country prepares for, manages through and recovers from drought. “As we close in on another summer, one of the most severe droughts on record continues to challenge our farming families and rural and regional Australia as […]
Tags: Environment
16 October 2019
National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson said recognition that dairy farmers were under pressure was welcomed. “Consecutive tough seasons and resulting sky-rocketing water and grain prices are further eroding dairy farmers’ already small profit margins,” Ms Simson said. However, Ms Simson said the NFF did not support calls for market re-regulation “While domestic milk consumption […]
Tags: Farm Business
15 October 2019
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