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The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed new evidence and commentary from Dr Brian Fisher which seeks to analyse to two key policy propositions in relation to climate change and emissions reduction. “Dr Fisher’s analysis predicting cumulative impacts of $472 billion by 2030 are a stark reminder that climate reform, while absolutely essential, will have a […]
21 February 2019
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the passage of Future Drought Fund legislation through the House of Representatives today. “This is a great outcome,” President Fiona Simson said. “Drought is an integral part of farming in most parts of Australia. Yet to date, no Australian government has been able to successfully determine how to best […]
The NFF commends the government on their commitment to reforming the national system of agvet chemical regulation, and mainly support the proposals set out in the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Regulations 2018. Australian farmers need a system of chemical regulation and registration that facilitates the introduction of new chemicals onto the Australian market […]
Tags: Farm Business
The National Farmers’ Federation says ‘sure’ ask the ACCC to look at a floor price for milk, but it remains highly cautious about simple solutions to the dairy industry’s complex problems. “Our dairy sector is under significant pressure, there’s no doubt about that,” NFF President Ms Simson said. “We are always willing to listen to […]
20 February 2019
A total of $10.1 million is now making a difference to the lives of drought affected farmers, thanks to the 2018 Drought Relief Appeal and the generosity of Australians. Organised by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), Channel 9 and Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS), the money raised has gone towards livestock fodder, everyday living […]
19 February 2019
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has expressed its extreme disappointment at last week’s ‘look at me’ politics where at least four motions were moved in relation to the Murray Darling Basin, including by South Australian Senators Patrick, Hanson-Young and Storer. Today, the idiocy continues with Centre Alliance MP Rebecca Sharkie moving the same foolish ‘ban […]
18 February 2019
The National Farmers’ Federation says a decision by Woolworths to do away with $1 per litre milk was welcome news for dairy farmers. “Today Woolworths has demonstrated it understands the pain the $1 milk disaster inflicted on farmers and is willing to begin to unwind the hurt caused,” CEO Tony Mahar said. Woolworths announced it […]
Keep the cap, that’s the message from the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and hundreds of concerned Basin residents who signed a petition overnight to oppose (another) shortsighted Greens stunt. In a bid to further politicise the Murray Darling Basin Plan, Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, introduced a motion calling for the removal of the 1500 gigalitre […]
13 February 2019
The National Farmers’ Federation led a meeting between Australian farm representatives and European Union Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan in Canberra today. The meeting included delegates spanning the red meat, grain, dairy, pork, wool, wine, sugar and horticulture sectors. Commissioner Hogan was in Canberra as part of a five-day multi-city visit to Australia. NFF President Fiona […]
A new report released today by the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions has found that the agricultural cost of weeds is on average, $4.8 billion per year, or $13 million a day. National Farmers’ Federation Chief Executive Officer, Tony Mahar said the figure was up 20% from the last comprehensive national economic analysis carried out […]
11 February 2019
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