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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
15 October 2019
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
Lives will be saved with the Federal Government today mandating a new safety standard for the manufacture of all new quad bikes. The change is the result of a high-profile campaign led by the National Farmers’ Federation compelling the Government to accept recommendations to improve quad bike safety by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. […]
Tags: Workforce
10 October 2019
The National Farmers’ Federation says a new government report looking at agriculture’s workforce doesn’t match farmers’ lived experience and fails to provide appropriate or current evidence that will help fix the much talked about problem of labour shortages. The Demand for Farm Workers Farm Survey 2018 published today by the Australian Bureau of Agriculture and […]
Tags: Workforce
2 October 2019
The NFF has repeatedly called for governments to review, strengthen and harmonise trespass laws and procedures for enforcement. It has been highly encouraging to see several state governments, and the Commonwealth, recently moving to introduce new offences and increased penalties for trespass and related behaviour, including penalties that recognise the biosecurity risk created by unauthorised […]
1 October 2019
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the opportunity to host a Community Engagement Roundtable with the Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack, Drought Minister David Littleproud and Regional Services Minister and Parkes MP, Mark Coulton, in Sydney tomorrow. The Roundtable will take stock of the Inland Rail route selection and community engagement to date. It will […]
Tags: Farm Business
The NFF strongly supports the right of farmers to adopt the method of production best suited to their business needs, be that utilising GM, conventional, organic or any combination of these methods of production. We therefore support the proposed regulations, which will facilitate grower choice in mainland South Australia, promote investment in research and development […]
Tags: Tech & Innovation
30 September 2019
The NFF strongly supports the right of farmers to adopt the method of production best suited to their business needs, be that utilising GM, conventional, organic or any combination of these methods of production. We therefore support the proposed regulations, which will facilitate grower choice in mainland South Australia, promote investment in research and development […]
Tags: Farm Business
The National Farmers’ Federation said the Federal Government’s announcement of ongoing assistance to support farmers and rural and regional communities to manage the current drought was some good news in what are tough times. “While drought is a feature of the Australian landscape and farmers are well practiced at managing dry times, for some these […]
Tags: Environment
27 September 2019
The NFF recommends that the Zone Tax Offset and remote area concessions for Fringe Benefits Tax be maintained.
Tags: Farm Business
26 September 2019
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