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The membership of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) was briefed last night by the Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council (ALEC) regarding its support for an Inspector General for the Welfare of Exported Animals. The NFF membership consists of representatives of the red meat industry including ALEC, Cattle Council of Australia, Sheep Producers Australia, Goat Industry Council […]
19 April 2018
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is imploring Federal and State Energy Ministers to meet tomorrow with a genuine appetite to fix the national electricity market (NEM). “Consumers including farmers, demand an end to the political and policy stalemate hampering the development of a national energy policy,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. “The farm sector is clear on what we need. We require […]
The National Farmers Federation (NFF) is calling on the Government to prioritise investment in bush telecommunications in this year’s Federal Budget on 8 May. “Better – more reliable, affordable mobile phone and internet services are a must if the farm sector is to reach its potential,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. Ms Simson said the […]
17 April 2018
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), has expressed distress at footage contained in tonight’s 60 Minutes story. “The footage is disturbing and utterly unacceptable,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. “For farmers, the welfare of our animals is our number one priority. “It is blatantly clear that what we saw this evening does not meet the expectations […]
8 April 2018
Applications are closing soon for the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program (DiALP) mentoring opportunity. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Fiona Simson is urging aspiring female leaders to apply for the chance to take part in a one-on-one mentoring program, tailored to individual career needs. “If you are over 25 years of age, have an interest in […]
6 April 2018
A national survey has revealed the extent of the challenges agriculture faces when it comes to attracting the people power needed to drive productivity. The 2018 Farm Workforce Survey was carried out by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). A key finding was the gravity of the sector’s workforce shortage. “Most farmers surveyed reported a significant […]
4 April 2018
Shearing sheds are an iconic part of Australian life. But they can also be dangerous workplaces. A new campaign, including the National Farmers’ Federation, is aiming to make Aussie shearing sheds safer. Woolgrowers, shearing contractors and members of shearing teams are reminded of their responsibility to maintain a drug and alcohol free shed, as part […]
31 March 2018
Preventing spray drift is an essential aspect of using agricultural chemicals responsibly. The NFF is supportive of the aims of the APVMA’s proposed spray drift management approach to enable more reasonable buffer zones to be set; provide clearer label instructions and increased flexibility; and support the use of drift reducing technologies
Tags: Farm Business
30 March 2018
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed an ‘agriculture specific’ review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) as announced today by Environment Minister, the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP and Agriculture Minister, the Hon David Littleproud MP. NFF President Fiona Simson said farmers managed 48 per cent of Australia’s landscape. “It […]
29 March 2018
Farmers have until May 4 to have their say on proposed changes to quad bike safety regulation. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a consultation paper outlining a number of different regulatory options to improve the safety of quad bike operation. Options include some or all of the following elements: applying a […]
27 March 2018
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