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The NFF’s 10 October 2018 submission responds to the Productivity Commission’s draft recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the implementation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. These recommendations are critical moving forward into the implementation phase of the Plan. The NFF broadly supports recommendations in the report, but caution is needed to extended deadlines of water […]
Tags: Environment
10 October 2018
Glyphosate (or RoundUp as it is commonly sold) is in the spotlight following claims it may cause cancer. The National Farmers’ Federation busts the myths and explains why the science doesn’t support this claim. What is glyphosate? Glyphosate is the active ingredient in the popular weed killer RoundUp, and about 500 other herbicide products. It’s […]
8 October 2018
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Fiona Simson said tonight’s ABC Four Corners’ titled ‘The Monsanto Papers’, placed disproportionate weight on unfounded ‘opinions’ when compared to that given to the established science. “The scientific evidence on glyphosate’s safety is clear and overwhelming. “Unfortunately, the opinions offered by a number of sources, did not draw on this evidence.” The Liverpool […]
While the NFF considers markets to be the primary arbiter of agricultural supply and demand, government regulation is needed to enable competition in parts of the agricultural supply chain where competition did not previously exist. Consequently, the NFF considers a “class exemption” for collective bargaining a potential way to address the structural inequalities in bargaining […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
28 September 2018
Carting hay to livestock farmers in drought has become easier with approved load dimensions for hay trucks increased and standardised across states. NFF President Fiona Simon joined Prime Minister Scott Morrison at Royalla, just south of Canberra, this morning where the Drought Assistance Dimensions Exemption Notice was announced. The new Notice will harmonise load dimensions […]
20 September 2018
The National Farmers’ Federation is calling for a national energy policy that provides affordability and reliability and which supports a towards reduced-emissions energy supply. The Federal Government’s National Energy Guarantee (NEG) framework aims to tackle this trilemma. See the document attached for more information on the NEG and NFF’s Energy Policy.
18 September 2018
Food, Fibre & Forestry Facts is published annually by the NFF as a compendium of useful and authoritative facts and figures about Australian agriculture, based on fully attributed data from independent sources. It is designed as a fast reference to national and state-by-state facts about Australia’s farm sector, including specific data on Australia’s leading agricultural […]
17 September 2018
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed Labor’s support for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Borne out of the embattled TPP, the CPTPP will reduce and eliminate tariffs on a range of agricultural products, including red meat, cereals, dairy and wine. NFF President Fiona Simson said greater market access was key […]
14 September 2018
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the passing of legislation to extend the $20,000 instant asset write-off for another year. “The instant asset write-off is an effective way to assist farm businesses to build resilience by incentivising investment in farm equipment and machinery valued at $20,000 or less,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. “At […]
The Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement that it will soon identify location options for the next round of mobile black spot funding. Today Minister for Regional Services, Bridget McKenzie declared open nominations from local and state governments, as well as Federal politicians, for Round Four of the $220 […]
13 September 2018
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