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A new report has confirmed that investment in on-farm water efficiency projects leads to wider economic, social and environmental benefits than water purchases or ‘buybacks.’ The report, released yesterday by Dairy Australia, shows that on-farm water efficiency programs result in longer lasting and more effective benefits to the farm and the region than simple buybacks […]
24 July 2013
As National Farm Safety Week draws to a close, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is urging all Australian farmers, farm workers and farm families to stay safe on their properties year round. “To a farmer, a farm is both his home and his livelihood, which makes farms very unique workplaces,” National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President […]
19 July 2013
The Federal Government’s decision to bring forward the floating carbon price by one year has been cautiously welcomed by the nation’s farmers – but their decision to offset the cost of doing so by slashing farm programs has been heavily criticised. The Prime Minister has today confirmed that the carbon tax will be replaced by […]
16 July 2013
The NFF’s submission to Safe Work Australia in relation to the Draft Model Work Health and Safety Code of Practice for Preventing and Responding to Workplace Bullying responds to key issues within the draft code, and recommends specifically that rather than a ‘Code of Practice’, this be reworked into a set of guidelines.
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The Federal Minister for Agriculture, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon, has today announced that Queensland farmers will be the first to benefit from the Federal Government’s Farm Finance package, with Queensland the first state to sign up to the deal. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomed today’s announcement, but urged the Federal and Queensland Governments to […]
11 July 2013
A new report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics has found that Australian farmers revegetated almost 70 million hectares of agricultural land in 2011-12. CEO of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Matt Linnegar said that the data shows just how important a role Australia’s 157,000 farmers play in managing the natural environment. “70 million […]
4 July 2013
Two months after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut rates to a historic low of 2.75 percent, the RBA Board has today opted to again keep the official interest rate on hold. Today’s RBA decision comes as the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) releases its June Agribusiness Loan Monitor, which shows that only one bank […]
2 July 2013
Following a tumultuous week in Federal politics, a new Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has today been appointed: the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) CEO Matt Linnegar welcomed Mr Fitzgibbon to the role, saying it was positive to see an MP with a regional background being promoted to the portfolio. “Mr […]
1 July 2013
The passing of the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill through Parliament has today been met with disappointment by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). The Bill, passed by the Senate this afternoon, will place stronger regulations on employers seeking to sponsor skilled migrant workers on 457 visas. NFF CEO Matt Linnegar says this disadvantages Australian […]
28 June 2013
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the release of a Senate Committee report that recognises the need for greater information about foreign investment in Australian agriculture and supports the development of a register of agricultural land, agribusiness and water entitlements. The report into foreign investment and the national interest, handed down by the Senate […]
27 June 2013
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