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The draft HSRA Review report makes recommendations for moving from a risk assessment based on mortality, to one focused on animal welfare. The NFF supports the move to an animal welfare-based indicator, as recommended by the 2018 review into the export of live sheep to the Middle East during the Northern Hemisphere summer (the McCarthy […]
1 March 2019
National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson says further wide-ranging Government support for North Queensland cattle producers would be transformative to the recovery process for producers and their communities. “Prime Minister Scott Morrison recently visited Townsville and surrounding areas and took in the devastation for himself. “He witnessed the heartbreaking loss of animals and the destruction […]
The NFF supports the continuation of a sustainable live sheep export industry that is accountable and delivers positive animal welfare outcomes. The live sheep export trade is critical to many Australian farmers and regional communities, and makes a significant contribution to the broader Australian economy (more than $250 million in 2016-17). Australia is a leader […]
The NFF does not support the proposed amendments to the Water Act 2007, to repeal Division 5 of part 2, that would remove the statutory limit of 1500 gigalitre on Commonwealth purchases of surface water across the Murray-Darling Basin. The NFF is of the view that acquiring water from irrigation should be balanced with other […]
Tags: Environment
27 February 2019
The National Farmers’ Federation says the Government’s proposed Climate Solutions Package contains a number of measures that must help support agriculture to reach its potential. “Reducing emissions and being valued for our land stewardship are key parts of the NFF’s plan for the farm sector to reach $100 billion by 2030 – up from $60 […]
25 February 2019
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes further progress aimed at reducing retail electricity prices with the Australian Energy Regulator’s release of its Default Market Offer (DMO) draft Determination for consultation. “The DMO will help reduce prices for those on standing offers by acting as a reference price for retailers to advertise their market offers,” CEO […]
23 February 2019
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
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