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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the announcement by the Prime Minister that disaster relief payments will be available to flood affected families. NFF President Jock Laurie said the floods have caused widespread damage to communities and farming land, with summer crops completely destroyed in some areas in NSW and Queensland. “Farmers in […]
6 February 2012
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on Coles to demonstrate how its latest campaign slashing the price of fresh fruit and vegetables is not going to impact on the farm gate prices for Australia’s food growers. NFF President Jock Laurie said that on the day the UN has released its latest report, warning of […]
31 January 2012
With some 100,000 jobs currently available in agriculture, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will this week convene an Industry Roundtable on the issues of education, skills and labour shortages. NFF President Jock Laurie says the Roundtable, which will see 50 industry, government and education representatives come together in Canberra on Friday, aims to find practical […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today has welcomed the appointment by the Australian Government of six experts to the interim Independent Scientific Committee to advise on the impacts of large coal mining and coal seam gas extraction on agricultural and environmental resources. “The concern from many in the agricultural sector of the long term impacts […]
27 January 2012
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has praised the comments made by the Governor-General, Her Excellency, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO in her Australia Day National Broadcast, where she highlighted vital role farmers play in Australian society. The Governor-General suggested that farmers are the “life force of our nation” delivering not only the food and fibre […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on all farmers and rural employers to have their say on the impact of Australia’s employment laws on their businesses. Chair of the NFF Workplace Relations Committee, Charles Armstrong, says the independent reviews of both the Fair Work Act and the Modern Awards give employers their first opportunity […]
24 January 2012
The NFF’s 23 January 2012 submission to the inquiry into the barriers to effective climate change adaptation acknowledges that agricultural industries will not experience climate change in a consistent way. The NFF believes Government policy that encourages and promotes adaptive behaviour and helps to build resilience is essential.
Tags: Environment
23 January 2012
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today acknowledged the release of the long-awaited ABARES report on foreign investment, and the Federal Government’s response. “Foreign investment continues to be a major source of contention for our members and the wider agricultural industry, but until now, we have not had a clear picture of what investment is […]
18 January 2012
Continued Government investment is critical to ensuring the future of the agricultural sector, the head of the peak national farming organisation said today. In releasing the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) 2012-13 Federal Budget Submission, NFF President Jock Laurie called on the Government to secure funding for key agricultural programs for the coming year. “We recognise […]
17 January 2012
The NFF’s 2012 Federal Budget submission calls on the Government to continue its investment in agriculture, despite a predicted tough budget in which the Government wishes to return Australia’s fiscal position to surplus. The submission outlines the 10 key priority areas for agriculture and the NFF under the budget.
Tags: Farm Business
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