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The NFF Horticulture Council has today welcomed improvements to the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct tabled in Parliament by the Federal Opposition. Chair of the Council, Jolyon Burnett said industry had appreciated the time the Opposition had taken to understanding the unique concerns of fresh produce growers when supplying the major supermarkets. “From the […]
8 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the Federal Government’s detailed response today to the report on the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority’s (APVMA) structure and governance and other reviews. The response addresses over 100 recommendations from three reviews of the APVMA and Australia’s agricultural and veterinary chemicals (agvet chemicals) regulatory system. NFF President David Jochinke […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare, Farm Business
8 months ago
This entire document ignores farmers’ knowledge and understanding of the landscape as it delegates significant influence to outside groups with regards to the assessment process. It is important to recognise and codify that the sustainable management of Australia’s landscape by successive generations of farming families have resulted in an expert understanding and knowledge of nature, […]
Tags: Natural Resource Management
8 months ago
The NFF supports the development of a transparent information source and biodiversity assessment capability for the Nature Repair Market that is aligned to support a range of market methodologies. It is essential that the Nature Repair Committee maintain a priority focus on undertaking work to deliver EKS coverage across all of Australia. This will ensure […]
Tags: Natural Resource Management
8 months ago
In recognition that more options are a positive outcome for landholders, the NFF expresses our in-principle support for the development of a methodology for the replanting of native forest and woodland ecosystems. This proposed methodology falls far short of Government’s intended vision and aspiration of a Nature Repair Market. This methodology appears to be more […]
Tags: Natural Resource Management
8 months ago
Drought is a fundamental characteristic of Australia’s landscape and agricultural sector. Along with other climate challenges, Australian producers have demonstrated intrinsic resilience in the face of historical periods of drought, with the sector delivering sustained growth over many decades.A key factor of the sector’s resilience is the recognition of drought as an ever-present business risk […]
Tags: Environment
8 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation warns that the Federal Government’s dismal response to the Red Imported Fire Ant Senate Inquiry Report will come back to bite. In the Government’s response to the Senate inquiry, it says it has confidence in the National Fire Ant Eradication Program (NFAEP) and its delivery, and is not committing funding beyond […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
8 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and Regional Tech Hub (RTH) are issuing a final reminder to Australian farmers and those living in the bush that 3G devices may stop working as the 3G mobile network is progressively shut down from today until 4 November. NFF President David Jochinke warned: “If you haven’t checked or replaced […]
8 months ago
The NFF Horticulture Council has today confirmed it cannot support an updated Food and Grocery Code of Conduct that resembles the draft recently shared for comment. Chair of the Council, Jolyon Burnett said while the industry had welcomed improvements proposed for the Code, including making it mandatory, increased penalties, and more accessible dispute resolution processes, […]
9 months ago
A cohort of 12 emerging agricultural leaders has been congratulated for graduating from the nationally-recognised Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. The program is facilitated by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and is supported by 30 corporate partners who make a pledge to make change towards diversity in their workplaces. NFF Chief Executive Officer and […]
Tags: Diversity, leadership
9 months ago
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