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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has released its submission to the Australian Government’s Energy White Paper, reinforcing the importance of affordable fuel and energy to the long-term competitiveness of Australia’s agricultural sector. “Fuel and energy are among the largest costs for Australian farmers, and the spike in fuel prices over the past decade has had […]
12 April 2012
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will host a forum about the future of the agricultural sector next week in Victoria. The forum, part of the NFF’s initiative, the Blueprint for Australian Agriculture, is designed to give farmers, the wider agricultural supply chain and those with an interest in, or involvement with agriculture the chance to […]
The NFF’s 12 April 2012 submission to Fair Work Australia for the review of the first three years of the Fair Work Act (including individual flexibility arrangements and the National Employment Standards) recommends that Fair Work Australia reduce red tape, confusion and complexities within the Fair Work Act.
Tags: Workforce
The NFF’s 10 April 2012 submission to the National Water Commission Amendment Bill 2012 highlights that full implementation of the National Water Initiative is incomplete and this Bill provides flexibility to the National Water Commission to determine, in conjunction with jurisdictions and stakeholders, the most appropriate work program to deliver the high-level water reforms required.
Tags: Environment
10 April 2012
The NFF’s April 2012 submission to the Government’s Energy White Paper reinforces the importance of access to relatively low cost energy in order to bolster our international competitiveness and ensure food security. The NFF urges Government to continue to focus on the important issue of fuel and energy security, which is so important to the […]
Tags: Farm Business
9 April 2012
As the Blueprint for Australian Agriculture forum gets underway in Wagga today, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s announcement of additional funding for the Blueprint. NFF Vice-President Duncan Fraser today joined Minister Ludwig for the announcement in Wagga, where $150,000 was committed by the Government to the […]
4 April 2012
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will host a Blueprint for Australian Agriculture forum in Wagga this week and all local farmers and agricultural businesses are invited to attend. NFF President Jock Laurie and CEO Matt Linnegar will be attending the forum, and are calling on all involved with, or interested in, agriculture in the Riverina […]
2 April 2012
The NFF’s 30 March 2012 submission to the QLD Rural Plant (quad bike and two wheel motorbike)Code of Practice 2004 states that it is appropriate and timely that independent research be undertaken as a proirity, with the aim of establishing an acceptable industry standard to reduce mortality and injury rates.
Tags: Workforce
30 March 2012
A Blueprint for Australian Agriculture forum will be hosted by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) in Darwin this week. NFF President Jock Laurie is calling on Northern Territory pastoralists and graziers, transporters, processors, retailers, consultants, rural businesses, agribusinesses and community groups to take part in the forum, which will take place at the Holiday Inn […]
27 March 2012
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will travel to Western Australia this week to host a Blueprint for Australian Agriculture forum immediately following the WAFarmers’ centenary conference. NFF President Jock Laurie is calling on local farmers and graziers, transporters, processors, retailers, consultants, rural businesses, agribusinesses and community groups to take part in the forum, which will […]
20 March 2012
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