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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
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 […]
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,’ […]
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