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Right decision to maintain independent water regulator


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to retain the National Water Commission’s position as an independent body overseeing water reform implementation by all jurisdictions. NFF President Jock Laurie said that the independent review of the Commission had noted the important role the Commission has played in overseeing the implementation of […]

15 March 2012


Taxation of Trusts: Submission


The NFF’s 7 February 2012 submission to the review paper ‘Modernising the Taxation of Trust Income’ outlines important role that trust structures play for the agriculture sector, and suggests the review should focus on fixing known problems and clarifying uncertainties in the existing law.

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Farmers, have your say on wildlife corridors


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on farmers and rural landholders to contribute to the consultation phase of the Draft National Wildlife Corridors Plan. NFF President Jock Laurie says that it is imperative the Plan, which outlines how the Government may establish and manage a national network of wildlife corridors across Australia, takes into […]

8 March 2012


Asian Century White Paper: Submission


The NFF’s 7 March 2012 submission to the Asian Century White Paper notes that the Australian agricultural sector is well positioned to capitalise on the Asian Century, provided that enabling policies are enacted by Government.

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7 March 2012


Report confirms: 2012 is a good year to be a farmer


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the release of the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) forecast for Australia’s agricultural commodities, which shows that the agricultural sector will continue to grow over the short and medium term. NFF President Jock Laurie said the ABARES report, which shows that for the […]

6 March 2012


Yoghurt grows on trees, say kids: Farmers call for action


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today called for greater investment in agricultural education after a study by the Primary Industries Education Foundation (PIEF) found that student and teacher knowledge of Australia’s food and fibre sector is alarmingly low. NFF President Jock Laurie said the study, which found that 75 percent of students believe cotton […]

5 March 2012


Blueprint forum travels to Toowoomba


The Blueprint for Australian Agriculture forum will travel to Toowoomba next week, and the National Farmers’ Federation is calling on all local farmers, transporters, processors, retailers, consultants, rural businesses, agribusinesses and community groups to take part. The forum, taking place at the Highfields Cultural Centre from 1-5pm on Wednesday 7 March, will provide an opportunity […]

2 March 2012


Farm Facts 2012: Farmers are batting above the average


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today released Farm Facts 2012, which shows that agriculture continues to grow both its food and fibre production and its contribution to Australia’s economy. NFF President Jock Laurie says that Farm Facts 2012 shows that the agricultural industry continues to play a vitally important role in Australia’s society, economy […]

1 March 2012


Canberra host to Blueprint forum for agricultural industry


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will host a http://www.nff.org.au/blueprint.html[Blueprint for Australian Agriculture] forum in Canberra tomorrow, bringing together key industry representatives from across the agricultural supply chain. The forum, which will take place from 3pm at Manuka Oval, is one of seven forums taking place in each State and Territory across the country as part […]

27 February 2012


Liaison Officers provide valuable service for farmers


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed a Biosecurity Liaison Officer, on secondment from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, to its team, bringing the total number of NFF Liaison Officers to three. The Biosecurity Liaison Officer, Tim Lester, will provide a valuable service to NFF members – answering queries about biosecurity reform, and […]

24 February 2012


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