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The NFF supports the role of the APVMA in ensuring that AgVet chemicals sold in Australia are safe and effective. The NFF believes further detail surrounding the APVMA’s financial forecasts and assumptions is needed to justify any changes in cost recovery structures. As such, the NFF does not support any of the APVMA’s cost recovery […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
9 months ago
The NFF rejects the need for this nomination. The river and its environs are highly developed landscapes that are tightly governed under state and federal law related to the Water Act 2007 and its subordinate Murray Darling Basin Plan, the implementation of which has seen significant and ongoing investment in the acquisition and utilisation of significant quantities of environmental […]
Tags: Natural Resource Management
9 months ago
The NFF rejects the need for this nomination. The river and its environs are highly developed landscapes that are tightly governed under state and federal law related to the Water Act 2007 and its subordinate Murray Darling Basin Plan, the implementation of which has seen significant and ongoing investment in the acquisition and utilisation of significant quantities of environmental […]
Tags: Natural Resource Management
9 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today welcomes two familiar faces to its Board. Former Director Mark Horan was elected and current Director Georgie Somerset was re-elected at the NFF’s Annual General Meeting, held online today. Mark Horan and Georgie Somerset join the eight-member NFF Board, following a vote from representatives from the NFF’s member organisations. […]
Tags: Board
9 months ago
The NFF believes that Minor Use Permits play an invaluable role in addressing market failures and ensuring Australian farmers have access to safe and effective agricultural chemicals and veterinary medicines. This is especially important given Australia constitutes a small share of the global agvet chemical market. The APVMA must engage with industry and ensure the […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
9 months ago
In recognition that Australian farming families and landholders manage 55% of the national landscape, it is critical that ample opportunities are provided to facilitate farmer engagement. As key stakeholders, the agricultural sector plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of this initiative. The NFF supports the government’s vision for market-driven solutions to enhance biodiversity […]
Tags: Natural Resource Management
9 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today opened applications for its National Agriculture Leadership Program. The flagship program provides exclusive opportunities for emerging leaders in the agriculture sector, including mentoring, policy development guidance, and meetings with Parliamentarians. NFF President David Jochinke said the program is targeted at Australians aged under 35. “It’s an honour […]
Tags: leadership
9 months ago
Comments attributable to NFF President David Jochinke: We note the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority’s (APVMA’s) immediate cancellation of the registration and use of all products containing chlorthal-dimethyl, commonly referred to as Dacthal or DCPA. We commend the APVMA for doing its job swiftly and urge all farmers to immediately comply with the directive […]
Tags: Rural Affairs
9 months ago
Following the passage of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions and Other Measures) Bill 2023 through the House of Representatives, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is once again warning Parliamentarians of the Bill’s consequences on thousands of family farms and small businesses. NFF President David Jochinke said the sector has expressed consistent concern […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
9 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today opened its popular photography competition, ahead of National AgDay next month. NFF President David Jochinke said the competition attracts hundreds of entries each year. “It’s a real highlight of AgDay celebrations to see the amazing snaps of life on the land from every corner of this beautiful country,” […]
Tags: AgDay
9 months ago
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