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Tags: Innovation
25 October 2019
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
In the city or the country we’re all part of the same cycle…. we are Australian farmers. We Are Australian Farmers is the beginning of a new conversation between farmers and the community designed to better connect all Australians with agriculture and people behind it. As the leader of Australian agriculture, the National Farmers’ Federation […]
Tags: Farm Business
Australian farmers hold a special place in the hearts and minds of Australians, with people from all walks of life giving generously and providing a myriad of support during times in need. However, new research by the National Farmers’ Federation reveals over two thirds of urban dwellers have no connection to farming, agriculture or rural […]
Tags: Farm Business
The National Farmers’ Federation has today released an assessment of the sector’s performance 12 months on from the launch of its goal for agriculture to be a $100 billion industry by 2030. The plan behind the goal, the 2030 Roadmap, has driven a conversation across industry and government about how Australian agriculture can reach $100bn […]
Tags: Farm Business
14 October 2019
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