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Rural Research and Development Legislation Amendment Bill 2014: Submission


The NFF’s 22 October 2014 Submission suggests numerous recommendations for the Committee – highlighting that if there is to be legislative change, it must include requirements for consultation, reporting, value assessment and a sunset clause.

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22 October 2014


One voice a recurring theme for farmers


A unified voice for agriculture has emerged as the central theme of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) 2014 National Congress held in Canberra over the past two days. Leader of the Opposition, Bill Shorten MP, addressed the Congress on Labor’s vision for Australian agriculture. He talked about bi-partisanship and how industry organisations can inspire the […]

21 October 2014


Farmers want unified farm representation


Farmers across Australia want their advocacy efforts to be streamlined and strengthened through a more unified model of representation, a report on farm representation released today has found. The report, Newgate Review into the Future of Farm Sector Representation was released at the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) National Congress in Canberra today. The report is […]


Time for Australia to get real about agriculture


Showcasing the potential of Australian agriculture and exploring policies for a productive and profitable future will be a key focus of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF)’s 2014 Congress being held in Canberra today. Speaking ahead of his address to the NFF Congress, President Brent Finlay said that unlocking the potential of Australian agriculture will require […]

20 October 2014


Competitiveness on the agenda at NFF Congress


Today I welcomed the Federal Government’s Agricultural Competitiveness Green Paper announced by Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce MP at our biennial Congress in Canberra. The announcement inspired a day full of energy and interesting ideas about Australian agriculture, looking at where we are now and where we are headed. Key messages emerging from the day centred […]


A strong vision for Australian farmers


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the release of the Agricultural Competitiveness Green Paper, unveiled at the NFF’s 2014 National Congress by Minister for Agriculture, the Hon. Barnaby Joyce MP in Canberra today. “We are lucky to have an Agriculture Minister with such a passion for the agriculture sector. The Minister has clearly been instrumental […]


Final Call: NFF National Congress, Canberra


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) 2014 National Congress is taking place on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 October 2014 at the Australian Institute of Sport Arena, Canberra. More than 50 speakers and panellists are confirmed. Key speakers include: Monday 20 October 9:35am Welcome to Congress: Brent Finlay, NFF President Simon Talbot, NFF CEO 9:50am Opening […]

17 October 2014


Artesian Basin Funding Flows Again


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today congratulated the Federal Government for its continued commitment to the Great Artesian Basin Sustainability Initiative (GABSI), a long-running program that improves the condition of artesian waters. NFF President Brent Finlay said many farmers had been waiting on tenterhooks since June, when the Federal Government’s previous funding commitment expired. The […]

16 October 2014


Review of Skilled Migration and 400 Series Visa Programmes: Submission


The NFF 16 October 2014 Review of Skilled Migration and 400 Series Visa Programmes.

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Last week to register for NFF 2014 National Congress


More than 250 farmers, agribusinesses and government representatives will come together in Canberra next week for the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) 2014 National Congress – with only five days remaining until registrations close. Taking place at the Australian Institute of Sport Arena on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 October, the NFF’s National Congress ‘Producing Our […]

15 October 2014


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