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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today called for a strong bipartisan effort to deliver the 1500 gigalitre cap on water buybacks under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan through its submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Water Amendment Bill 2015. “The cap on water buybacks is absolutely necessary to avoid serious political retribution from Murray-Darling […]
31 July 2015
NFF July 2015 Submission to the Australian Government titled ‘Capturing Value from Science in Agriculture’.
Tags: Farm Business
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Brent Finlay has today reiterated the importance of ratifying the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA), so that benefits for both nations can begin to be realised from 2016. “ChAFTA is a game-changer for Australian agriculture: providing unprecedented access to the world’s second largest economy and underpinning the competitiveness of many […]
30 July 2015
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today restated the importance of a comprehensive and trade liberalising Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement during the latest round of talks in Maui, Hawaii. A successful TPP will enhance export opportunities for Australian farmers and rebalance the playing field in a region where approximately 70 percent of our total trade […]
24 July 2015
Australian producers will soon have more options to sell their cattle overseas following the signing of an unprecedented cattle health protocol between Australia and China in Canberra yesterday. The landmark agreement is a significant step towards new trade for Australian feeder and slaughter cattle into China and is testament to our reputation for high quality, […]
21 July 2015
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) CEO Simon Talbot says improvements to Australia’s country of origin labelling system, announced by the Federal Government today, will provide consumers with a clearer understanding of where their food comes from. The new food labels – due to appear on supermarket shelves later this year – will allow products to be […]
New technology underpinned by improved access to digital infrastructure has the potential to revolutionise the agriculture sector, according to the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) in its submission to the 2015 Regional Telecommunications Review. NFF CEO Simon Talbot said the submission provides nine recommendations to help modernise telecommunications, aimed at improving quality, accessibility, affordability and reliability […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) joins with the community of the Liverpool Plains and NSW Farmers in raising serious concerns about the Federal Government’s decision to approve the Shenhua coal mine. A large open cut mine which has the potential to compromise food and fibre production should not be allowed in close proximity to some […]
10 July 2015
In its 10 July 2015 Submission, the NFF outlined the Seasonal Worker Program’s potential, saying it could deliver increased productivity for the agricultural sector, while bringing together foreign aid and labour market policy for mutually-beneficially economic outcomes. The NFF made a number of recommendations to improve the scheme’s effectiveness.
Tags: Workforce
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