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The NFF recognises that there are initiatives in place in attempt to remedy the lack of incentives under the current Federal mandatory regulations for minor use permits. The NFF is particularly supportive of the work of the Agricultural Chemical Access Priorities Forum, which has resulted in the APVMA, government and industry working together to establish […]
11 September 2018
Cherries at Christmas and peach-topped Pavlovas are as Australian as backyard cricket, but the nation’s summer fruit harvest is again under threat. “Our peaches, nectarines, mangoes and cherries are almost ripe for the picking,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. “Unfortunately, again this season, growers will struggle to hire the workers they need to pick the […]
7 September 2018
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources’ review of the Sugar Code of Conduct (the Code). The NFF supports continued operation of the Code without amendment to enable management of the imbalance in market power between cane growers, mill owners and sugar […]
5 September 2018
The Indonesia–Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) was brought to fruition tonight in Jakarta by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his Indonesian counterpart, President Joko Widodo. Accompanying the Prime Minister to the Indonesian capital, NFF President Fiona Simson said IA-CEPA heralded a new era in the already-strong Australia-Indonesia agricultural trade relationship. “In 2017, almost half […]
31 August 2018
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has, in principle, welcomed plans to dramatically increase the food and fibre production capacity of northern Australia with the construction of three new dams. “The natural assets of the north, the tropical climate and abundance of water and of course, its proximity to Asia, logically says the region has significant […]
30 August 2018
The 2018 Drought Relief Fund, a partnership between Channel 9, Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS), and the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), has today announced $1.5 million in grants to assist farmers in drought. The funds will be provided in $250,000 allocations to the Country Women’s Association (CWA) in both New South Wales and Queensland, […]
28 August 2018
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has thanked Prime Minister, Hon Scott Morrison MP for making drought a priority in his first days in office. NFF President, Fiona Simson said it was time the Coalition Government put the chaos of last week behind them and got on with the job of leadership, including looking after rural […]
27 August 2018
Australian farmers need a system of chemical regulation and registration that facilitates the introduction of new chemicals onto the Australian market in a timely and cost efficient manner. The NFF commends the Government on their commitment to this process and would support passage of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 through Parliament.
Tags: Farm Business
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), WAFarmers and Sheep Producers Australia have confidence in a decision to cancel the licence of Emanuel Exporters Pty Ltd. The Regulator, the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, released the decision overnight. “From the beginning we have called for the Regulator to be robust and transparent in enforcing the regulation […]
22 August 2018
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Fiona Simson says new Federal Government drought relief in the form of tax write-offs, low interest loans, faster processing of applications for help and support for regional communities are welcomed. Speaking from Forbes, NSW, Hon Prime Minister Turnbull MP with Deputy Prime Minister Hon Michael McCormack MP, Agriculture Minister, Hon […]
19 August 2018
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