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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has reaffirmed its support for the ongoing safe use of glyphosate by Australian farmers following the announcement this week by the Vietnamese Government that it will move to ban glyphosate usage. “Glyphosate remains an important tool in Australian agricultural production systems,” NFF CEO Tony Mahar said. “Australia’s world class agricultural […]
12 April 2019
This Federal Election, Australian farmers are seeking the investment and policy leadership agriculture needs to reach its $100 billion potential. “We have a goal and a plan for Australia’s food and fibre sector to achieve a farm gate output of $100 billion by 2030, up from about $60 billion today,” National Farmers’ Federation, Chief Executive […]
11 April 2019
Australian agriculture is poised for growth, with a bold vision to achieve $100 billion in farm gate output by 2030. Our industry’s agenda is ambitious, and we can’t do it alone. We need whoever forms the next government on board as a proactive and engaged partner. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has put forward a […]
Farmers have applauded the Federal Government’s proposed tough new punishments for radical extremists who incite farm invasions. Attorney General, Christian Porter and Agriculture and Water Resources Minister, David Littleproud today revealed a plan to introduce new laws to see extremist ringleaders face up to 12-months jail if they publish the private address details of farmers […]
10 April 2019
National Farmers’ Federation Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar said the so-called ‘world’s biggest’ action had failed to have the impact and reach organisers desired, reflecting the group’s out-of-touch sentiments. “These people are opposed to pets, guide dogs and even aquariums, their views are not representative of the general community.” However, Mr Mahar said at least […]
9 April 2019
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the release of the Australian Competition and Consumers Commission’s (ACCC) comprehensive final report into quad bike safety including recommendations for measures to establish a safety standard. Importantly, the report supports the introduction of a 5-Star Star Safety Rating System, a change the NFF has advocated for for some […]
The recently announced Assessment of the Environmental, Social and Economic Impacts of the Murray Darling Basin Plan will be crucial to keeping the Plan on track and delivering for all stakeholders, National Farmers’ Federation Water Taskforce Chair Les Gordon said. The Assessment is one of the recommendations of the Productivity Commission’s Basin Five Yearly Review […]
Australia’s peak farm body has welcomed the Labor leader, Bill Shorten’s speech to Parliament last night – noting a series of commitments aimed at agriculture and regional Australia. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Fiona Simson said smart investments in regional infrastructure, education and connectivity were critical for the farm sector’s growth. “As an industry, we’ve […]
5 April 2019
Extremist group Aussie Farms Incorporated will, from tomorrow be compelled to comply with the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988. In January, the group published the addresses of more than 3000 farm and farm-related businesses on a map designed to incite people to enter the identified premises without authorisation to obtain covert footage. Immediately, the National Farmers’ […]
Extremist group Aussie Farms Incorporated will, from tomorrow be compelled to comply with the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988. In January, the group published the addresses of more than 3000 farm and farm-related businesses on a map designed to incite people to enter the identified premises without authorisation to obtain covert footage. Immediately, the National Farmers’ […]
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