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The NFF 22 August 2014 Submission says that agriculture would benefit from a meaningful structure to create policies and actions designed to prevent the incursions of new species, and assist stamping out species considered eradicable. A holistic approach, as against the current ‘often piecemeal’ method of dealing with incursions, is strongly preferred and would complement […]
Tags: Biosecurity Health & Welfare
22 August 2014
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will today host its third Blueprint for Australian Agriculture forum, bringing together over 100 organisations across the supply chain to pursue the collective priorities for Australian agriculture. Federal Minister for Agriculture Barnaby Joyce MP confirmed the Blueprint will complement the Government’s Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper: cementing its importance as a […]
19 August 2014
Agricultural infrastructure will be the focus of a forum in Canberra today where key stakeholders from across the sector have joined with the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) to discuss the priorities that must be addressed to ensure ongoing efficiencies in the agribusiness industry. NFF President Brent Finlay said ‘the […]
18 August 2014
The NFF’s August 2014 submission highlights the important role played by the Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS), yet also recognises that improvements to the program may be required in order to optimise outcomes for the farming community.
Tags: Farm Business
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today expressed its concern over Russia’s decision to impose a ban on food imports from Australia, a market that contributes roughly $400 million to Australia’s economy each year. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said the year-long ban, introduced yesterday, would affect imports on beef, pork, fruit, vegetables, poultry, fish […]
8 August 2014
The NFF 8 August 2014 Submission responds to the Developing Northern Australia Green Paper: setting out the opportunities, barriers and potential policy directions necessary to achieve a long-term vision for Northern Australia.
The NFF welcomes the opportunity to provide comments on the Work Health Safety (WHS) Issues Paper and Consultation Regulation Statement.
Tags: Workforce
7 August 2014
Positioning Australia as a primary food and fibre provider to China was a key focus at the Australia-Sino Hundred Year Agricultural and Food Safety Partnership (ASA 100) meeting held in Sydney today. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President, Brent Finlay joined business and government leaders from Australia at the inaugural meeting to discuss the significant opportunities […]
31 July 2014
Australia’s peak national farm advocacy body, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), based in Canberra, is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the full-time role of Manager, Public Affairs. Reporting to the CEO, the Manager, Public Affairs works closely with the NFF’s senior executive team, including the President, Vice-President, Board, Members’ Council, CEO and Policy […]
29 July 2014
Members of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) have today committed to strengthen and unify the voice of farmers across Australia, endorsing a way forward for reform of farm sector representation. An interim report of the review of farm sector representation by Newgate Communications, presented to the NFF Members’ Council this week, outlined the results of […]
25 July 2014
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