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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
The Federal Government’s Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper, launched by Prime Minister the Hon Tony Abbott MP in Woolsthorpe today, contains a host of valuable initiatives to boost the profitability and competitiveness of the Australian farm sector. President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Brent Finlay said the White Paper—a central Coalition election commitment—looks to create […]
4 July 2015
In anticipation of the upcoming Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper (the White Paper), the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today outlined the farm sector’s measures of success for the announcement. NFF President, Brent Finlay, said the White Paper comes at a critical time for the industry – as strong commodity prices drive record earnings. “The record […]
1 July 2015
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the release of a report that reaffirms the importance of Australia’s R&D agricultural levy system, handed down by the Australian Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee in Canberra yesterday. The report, Industry structures and systems governing the imposition and disbursement of marketing and research and […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) recognises the importance of reviewing policies and legislation, especially those of the scale of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. The NFF will engage with the review to ensure the views of our members are considered. The NFF maintains its commitment to driving a competitive and sustainable farming sector. Government must support […]
25 June 2015
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today commended the Federal Government on its decision to expand and streamline the Seasonal Worker Program to better align with the seasonal nature of Australian agriculture. Established by the Government in 2008 in response to an NFF recommendation, the aid based Program benefits both farmers and workers, helping to […]
The NFF 25 June 2015 submission into the joint inquests into deaths involving the use of quad bikes and related vehicle details the organisation’s support for ongoing initiatives to improve quad bike safety on Australian farms.
Tags: Workforce
Members of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) have voted against the relocation of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) at a meeting in Adelaide today. The decision follows a proposal by the federal Minister for Agriculture to relocate the APVMA to Armidale or Toowoomba. The proposal also includes plans to relocate the Grains […]
19 June 2015
At a Members’ Council meeting of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) in Adelaide this week, Members have overwhelmingly endorsed ongoing efforts toward a unified model for Australian farmers, paving the way for more effective representation of farmers across the country. NFF President, Brent Finlay, said securing the future of Australian agriculture requires a holistic, unified […]
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