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Registrations for the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) 2012 National Congress, to be held in Canberra on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 October, have opened today – with the potential for a global food and fibre boom to be the topic of hot debate. “Australian agriculture is standing at a crossroads – and it is up […]
14 August 2012
With the threat of a return to dry El Niño conditions currently being predicted for the eastern half of Australia, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and its members have today continued to push for drought policy reform. A meeting between the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Hon. Joe Ludwig, his Department, the NFF […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has responded to the release of the Fair Work Act review, acknowledging the incremental improvements recommended by the review panel, but noting that the review does not go far enough in addressing the concerns raised by farmers. “In making our submission to the Fair Work Act review, we outlined ten […]
6 August 2012
The latest version of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan has failed to find the crucial balance called for by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), the basin community and the Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Council. The ‘Altered Proposed Murray-Darling Basin Plan,’ released today, shows that the Murray-Darling Basin Authority has ignored the call to do more to balance […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has acknowledged the release of the Federal Coalition’s discussion paper on foreign investment today, welcoming the proposal to develop a national register of foreign-owned agricultural land. NFF President Jock Laurie says today’s paper shows the Opposition, like the Government, are listening to the concerns of the community, and taking the […]
3 August 2012
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the Government’s announcement of improvements to Australia’s rural research, development and extension efforts. NFF President Jock Laurie said that the Government’s plan to increase transparency, coordination and value for money within the existing research and development (R&D) model is positive, yet more needs to be done to […]
23 July 2012
The NFF’s 23 July 2012 supplementary submission to the revised Basin Plan s.43A(4) Minister’s consensus comments outlines the key position of the NFF regarding the major policy consensus of the Ministers and highlights the aspects of the Minister’s dissenting reports that are worthy of further consideration by the Murray-Darling Basin Authority.
Tags: Environment
Agribusiness loan rates have fallen across the board over the past month, with all financial lenders passing on interest rate cuts, the July Agribusiness Loan Monitor shows. The Monitor, released today by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), shows that each of the seven lenders have reduced rates by between 0.20 and 0.44 percent for their […]
20 July 2012
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling for greater action on four wheel motorbike safety during this year’s National Farm Safety Week, to address the ever-increasing number of fatalities from quad bike accidents on Australian farms. NFF President Jock Laurie said the time had come for real action on quad bike safety, with the NFF […]
18 July 2012
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the release of the green paper into the National Food Plan as the next step towards securing a sustainable food system. Speaking from the launch of the National Food Plan green paper in Sydney this morning, NFF President Jock Laurie says the Plan has the potential to […]
17 July 2012
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