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By Teresa Corbin & Fiona Simson* Anyone who lives in a rural or regional area knows the pain of poor telecommunications services. We often hear stories of people pulling their hair out trying to run businesses, apply new technologies and educate their kids on small data allowances and unreliable connections. We heard your concerns and […]
5 December 2017
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today called for calm and for the industry to be afforded due process as public consultation begins on the Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for poultry production. “The standards and guidelines is comprehensive and robust and one that has a proven track record with other industries,” NFF Chief Executive […]
1 December 2017
Unlocking the full potential of ‘digital agriculture’ could increase the value of agricultural production by $20.3 billion, helping to achieve the industry’s goal of $100 billion in farm gate output by 2030. The finding has emerged from the Precision to Decision (P2D) Project, a collaboration between 15 Rural Research and Development Corporations, universities, industry and […]
29 November 2017
It’s official ….. the South Australian Parliament has stifled the growth of the State’s grain growers, yesterday passing a bill to extend the moratoria on genetically modified (GM) technology to 2025. NFF President Fiona Simson said the move represented a monumentally bad day for South Australian grain growers. “The Parliament has chosen to dismiss, to […]
The membership of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has elected a number of new Directors and voted to change the tenure of Board members at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Canberra today. The role of President was uncontested with Fiona Simson returning for a second term. Victorian Farmers Federation President and mixed farmer David […]
28 November 2017
By 2020, half of the world’s population will be on Australia’s northern doorstep, representing unparalleled opportunities for Australia’s economy, especially our dynamic farm sector. Last year, Australian farms surpassed $60 billion in farm gate income. The National Farmers’ Federation has a vision to grow this figure to $100 billion by 2030. The story of agriculture […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling for Basin Governments to focus on strengthening the Murray Darling Basin Plan, rather than pulling it down. The call comes following the Murray Darling Basin Authority’s (MDBA) release of a review of Plan compliance on Saturday. NFF Vice President and Water Taskforce Chair Les Gordon said the Review […]
27 November 2017
Australians from all walks of life are being urged to get involved today, as we celebrate our first National Agriculture & Related Industries Day (AgDay). AgDay is a national day to celebrate the remarkable contribution of agriculture to Australia’s economy and society. President of the National Farmers’ Federation, Fiona Simson, says it’s a celebration everyone […]
21 November 2017
On National Agriculture Day (AgDay), the farm sector’s peak body, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed $206,000 in Federal Government funding for the development of leadership and advocacy capability across agricultural representation. The announcement was made by Assistant Minister for Agriculture & Water Resources Hon Luke Hartsuyker MP, at a special AgDay event at […]
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Fiona Simson says all Australians, including farmers, will benefit from a focussed, national effort to reduce food waste. Ms Simson represented the farm sector on the National Food Waste Advisory Group that today unveiled a national strategy to tackle the social and economic problem. “The loss of fresh produce during […]
20 November 2017
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