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Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has today announced three initiatives led by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) that promise to digitally transform Australian agriculture and help the industry seize the vast growth opportunities before it. Today’s announcement includes: • a bold new online platform for Australian farmers; • the National Farmers’ Digital Agriculture Service; and • […]
14 December 2015
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed todays’ announcement of the National Innovation and Science Agenda, and urged the government to consider agribusiness when legislating proposed changes. NFF CEO, Simon Talbot, said the announcement marked the start of an important cultural shift for the Australian economy which would have important implications for the farm sector. […]
7 December 2015
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) says the Senate’s failure to pass coastal shipping reform is a missed opportunity to restore competition around the Australian coast. “A vibrant shipping industry is vital to a competitive agriculture sector. Open markets mean a more competitive economy and in the end, lower prices for consumers,” NFF President Brent Finlay […]
2 December 2015
NFF President Brent Finlay said a new report released today by the Business Council of Australia (BCA) reinforces the message that Australian agriculture has a very positive story to tell. “Agricultural productivity has grown 58 per cent over the last ten years – a great result by any measure. “We know, as the BCA report […]
1 December 2015
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling for the urgent introduction of a new safety star rating system for quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles, following yesterday’s NSW Coronial Inquest findings into nine quad bike deaths. Quad bikes are the leading cause of death on Australian farms. More than 200 people have died in quad bike […]
27 November 2015
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today committed to continuing the case for legislation to strengthen section 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, dealing with the misuse of market power. “It is disappointing that reform to s46 will be further delayed, despite recommendations in the Harper Review that followed exhaustive examination of all […]
24 November 2015
The Regional Wellbeing Survey’s mission is to support research that improves the wellbeing and quality of life of people living in rural and regional Australia. To achieve this, we need to hear the views of all people living in rural and regional Australia. Everyone aged 18 or over who takes part in the survey can […]
23 November 2015
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the release today of the Terms of Reference for the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry Into Regulation of the Australian Agricultural Sector. NFF President Brent Finlay anticipates that a detailed analysis of the regulatory burden imposed on farm businesses will provide the policy settings to generate greater certainty for farmers and […]
20 November 2015
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) notes the Federal Government’s decision that the acquisition by foreign investors of S. Kidman and Co. Limited will not be given authorisation to proceed as currently proposed. NFF CEO Simon Talbot said the peak farm body has been watching the sale closely, and will be seeking clarity on how the […]
19 November 2015
Queensland farmer Brent Finlay has been re-elected unopposed as the President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) for a third term at the NFF Members’ Council meeting and AGM in Canberra today. Speaking at the meeting, Mr Finlay said he was humbled to continue at the helm at such an important time for Australian agriculture. […]
11 November 2015
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