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The NFF’s 12 November 2014 Submission to the Department of Industry outlines the NFF’s support for the Cooperative Research Centres and continued government investment into this important program.
Tags: Farm Business
12 November 2014
The NFF 12 November 2014 Submission responds to the directions made by the Fair Work Commission on 1 October 2014, requiring parties to: make submissions on whether certain issues should be dealt with as ‘common issues’; and outline any proposed provisions in relation to the casual employment and part-time employment common issues.
Tags: Workforce
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today announced that the Australian Chicken Growers Council (ACGC) has joined the national peak farm body as an Associate Member. NFF President Brent Finlay says ACGC’s addition to the NFF family further enhances it strength as the united voice for farmers and, more broadly, agriculture across Australia. “The NFF exists […]
7 November 2014
The NFF’s submission encourages the government to address energy related issues including rising energy costs, the need for greater transparency in energy pricing, regulation and development of resource projects, the securing of Australia’s energy supplies and the assurance that energy sector expansion occurs in a manner that compliments, not compromises, Australian agriculture.
Tags: Farm Business
4 November 2014
The NFF’s 3 November 2014 submission encourages the government to work collaboratively with industry and continue any further reforms of agricultural and veterinary chemicals through a more holistic approach.
Tags: Farm Business
3 November 2014
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today announced that Primary Employers Tasmania (PET) has joined the national peak farm body as an Associate Member. Primary Employers Tasmania represents the interests of employers in Tasmania’s agricultural, horticultural and viticultural industries at all levels of government. NFF President Brent Finlay says the addition to the NFF family […]
31 October 2014
The 2013-14 Annual Review includes feature articles and reports on the NFF’s highlights, achievements and policy portfolio areas. The Annual Review 2013-14 includes feature articles and reports on the NFF’s highlights, achievements, activities and portfolio areas over the past 12 months. The Annual Review includes reports from NFF President Brent Finlay, Immediate Past President Duncan […]
30 October 2014
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes proceedings filed in the Federal Court late yesterday afternoon seeking compensation for Northern Territory cattle producers affected by the former government’s decision to suspend the live export trade to Indonesia in June 2011. The northern cattle industry is a vital part of Australian agriculture, representing 50% of Northern Territory […]
28 October 2014
Sydney, Australia – OCTOBER 24, 2014 – At the round of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations taking place this week in Australia, agri-food producer and processor groups from Canada, Australia and New Zealand are calling for negotiators to maintain a high level of ambition in the trade talks, and to conclude a comprehensive trade agreement with […]
24 October 2014
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