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Last night’s 4Corners program, failed to provide viewers a factual and balanced analysis of irrigation and water management in the Murray Darling Basin and continued a pattern by some parts of the ABC of misrepresenting rural and regional Australia and the complexities of the Plan. “The management of the Murray Darling Basin is an issue […]
Tags: Environment
9 July 2019
Today, regional and rural Australia’s most respected voices have asked the Government just how many lives need to be lost before action will be taken to improve quad bike safety. Already this year seven people, including children, have been killed as the result of quad bike accidents. In February, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission […]
Tags: Workforce
4 July 2019
Today the Attorney General, Christian Porter introduced the Criminal Code Amendment (Agricultural Protection) Bill to the House of Representatives, delivering on a 2019 election commitment to protect farmers from trespassers. This year has seen a surge in anti-farm activism, including highly distressing incidents where farms and supply chain businesses have been invaded by large groups […]
Tags: Farm Business
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the release of the final report into the interactions between the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation 1999 Act (the Act) and the agriculture sector, prepared by Dr Wendy Craik AM. “The NFF has worked closely with Dr Craik and the review process since 2018, advocating for outcomes that […]
Tags: Environment
27 June 2019
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has joined other like-minded regional and rural organisations in the battle to improve internet and mobile phone connectivity. “We’re delighted that the much-loved and valued RFDS is now a member of the Rural, Regional & Remote Communications Coalition (RRRCC),” Founding Coalition member, National Farmers’ Federation, President Fiona […]
Tags: Farm Business
17 June 2019
The National Farmers’ Federation has developed a national code of conduct incorporating principles to guide respectful and constructive engagement between farmers and industries that require access to land. It relates to activity on farmland including: renewables (solar and wind) development, cultural heritage studies and surveys, carbon industry, the resources industry as well as others that […]
Tags: Farm Business
15 June 2019
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed innovative thinking by Coles to improve the farm gate returns of some dairy farmers. The supermarket today announced plans to ‘cut out the middle man’ and source milk direct from farmers for its Coles Brand Fresh White Milk two and three litre products. “Farmers are price takers and unfortunately […]
Tags: Farm Business
5 June 2019
National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson said trust must be put in the regulator and the overwhelming, established science, in any legal matters considering the impacts of the use of chemicals including glyphosate. Ms Simson said the independent, expert scientific advice from the regulator, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) confirmed that glyphosate, […]
Tags: Farm Business
4 June 2019
The NFF recommends a more risk-based approach to heavy vehicle law which focuses on safety and efficiency. We also recommend national harmonisation of heavy vehicle regulations.
Tags: Farm Business
The National Farmers’ Federation has congratulated Nationals Deputy Leader and Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie on her appointment as the Minister for Agriculture in the 46th Parliament and the first female to hold the portfolio in the Commonwealth’s history. “Senator McKenzie has been a long-time vocal and effective advocate for regional and rural Australia,” the NFF’s […]
Tags: Farm Business
27 May 2019
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