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Representatives of both the Australian Logistics Council and the National Farmers’ Federation met in Sydney today to discuss the critical infrastructure challenges facing Australia over the next generation. With less than a fortnight until the Federal Budget is handed down, it was an opportune moment for the peak bodies representing the nation’s freight logistics and […]
28 April 2017
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and FarmSafe Australia are reminding farmers and their families about the importance of farm safety as part of today’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work. During 2016, 63 people lost their lives as result of on-farm injuries. Farm machinery, including tractors and quad bikes, are involved in 40% […]
The NFF’s 28 April 2017 submission highlighted the opportunity for climate policy frameworks to be improved to better support the participation of farmers in the carbon market. The submission highlighted opportunities for carbon policy to be framed in way that recognise multiple benefits of activities– such as productivity, and the biodiversity and water quality services.
Tags: Environment
The NFF’s 28 April 2017 submission highlighted key lessons in planning and consultation from the recent defence land acquisition process in the Townsville and Shoalwater Bay. NFF’s submission flags the need for a longer term approach to land use planning by State Governments is required that recognises the need to prioritise farming land for agriculture […]
Tags: Environment
With less than 15 days until the Federal Budget, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is reminding Treasurer Scott Morrison that every cent counts when it comes to economic settings for the farm sector. NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the peak farming organisation had issued a broad but sensible Budget wish-list. “At the centre of […]
27 April 2017
The NFF’s 27 April 2017 submission highlighted the importance of secure water property rights back by a robust statutory water entitlement framework to underpin investment in irrigated agriculture. The submission highlights that this is not yet universal for all water users, and continued effort is required from states and territories to deliver this. The submission […]
Tags: Environment
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has been buoyed this week by the Federal Government’s proclamations about their ongoing commitment to the development of Australia’s inland rail corridor. However NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said it was now time to support words with action. “We have welcomed the Government’s almost $900 million commitment so far to […]
21 April 2017
‘Refreshing’ is how the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has described plans to attract more big business to regional Australia. Speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra today Minister for Regional Development, Senator Fiona Nash outlined her intention to lure more top tier corporate entities to regional cities and towns. Minister Nash said companies including […]
19 April 2017
Enhanced access to psychological services for rural people has been welcomed today by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and the National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA). Speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra today Minister for Regional Development, Senator Fiona Nash said the 2017-2018 budget would include a new […]
The vaccine guarding against the new strain of Calicivirus has enabled one important rabbit to continue undeterred by the biological control. Thanks to the foresight and quick thinking of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), boys and girls will still wake up to chocolate eggs on Easter Sunday after the Easter Bunny was successfully vaccinated against […]
12 April 2017
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