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A one-stop-shop for environmental approvals, announced yesterday as a key policy for the Coalition, has been welcomed by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). Fifteen months after the Coalition first announced their streamlined approach to environmental policy, NFF CEO Matt Linnegar says it’s positive to see a major party putting a commitment to cut green tape […]
27 June 2013
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the release of the Federal Government’s Strategic Research Priorities, which list ‘managing our food and water assets’ as a key research priority for the coming decade. “Whilst we’re pleased to see food and water rating in the top five research priorities for the next decade, the lack of […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on quad bike manufacturers to commit to a range of measures to ensure greater on-farm quad bike safety, including producing a safer quad bike for agriculture and introducing a safety star rating similar to cars for quad bike stability. Chair of the NFF Workplace Relations committee Charles Armstrong […]
26 June 2013
Today, all Federal Parliamentarians will receive a reminder of the importance of agriculture to the Australian community, in the form of hampers of Australian food and fibre products. The hampers, delivered by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) on behalf of all Australian farmers, contain produce sourced from or donated by NFF members and key Australian […]
25 June 2013
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the findings of the 2013 Environmental Scan, which reiterates the need for skills development and growth in the agriculture workforce. Released annually by AgriFood Skills Australia, this year’s Scan focuses on the theme ‘Mind the Gap: Why Agrifood’s Potential In The Asian Century Is Far From Assured,’ […]
As the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Members’ Council meets in Darwin today, the Coalition has released its northern Australia policy, boasting an ambitious plan to develop a northern food bowl and double agricultural output. NFF President Duncan Fraser welcomed today’s announcement and the dedicated focus from the Coalition to developing northern Australian agriculture. “Northern Australia […]
21 June 2013
The Presidents and CEOs of the nation’s peak farm bodies will this week travel to Darwin to discuss the key issues facing the northern agricultural sector. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Duncan Fraser and CEO Matt Linnegar will lead the two-day NFF Members’ Council meeting, co-hosted by the Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association (NTCA), which will […]
18 June 2013
2013’s World Environment Day is seeking to share the message ‘Think. Eat. Save’, encouraging people to be mindful of food wastage – a message that Australian farmers can relate to, as the producers of almost 93 percent of the nation’s food supply. Australians throw away approximately 7.5 million tonnes of food every year – some […]
5 June 2013
Australian farmers are today getting on with the job of continuously improving Australia’s animal welfare, in conjunction with respected animal welfare groups, after standing up for themselves and the Australian farming sector on social media and preventing the sale of animal activist shopping bags in major retailer Coles. NFF CEO Matt Linnegar said the decision […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today acknowledged the Annual Wage Review decision to increase the national minimum wage by $15.80 per week, commencing from 1 July this year. In a submission to the Fair Work Commission in March, the NFF called for a $9 per week increase, including the Superannuation levy increase of $1.50. […]
3 June 2013
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