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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the Federal Government’s continued support for the future of Australia’s live export trade. NFF President Jock Laurie said the Government has made a joint commitment with the Australian livestock industry to improve animal welfare standards in overseas markets, securing the long-term sustainability of the trade. “Today, the […]
21 October 2011
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today released the October NFF Agribusiness Loan Monitor which shows agribusiness rates remaining on hold against the RBA official cash rate for the fifth consecutive month. NFF Economics Committee Chair John McKillop says that although interest rates and agribusiness loan rates remain on hold, the fluctuating dollar and further […]
18 October 2011
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has paid tribute to former AgForce President and NFF Board Director, Peter Kenny, who passed away over the weekend after a long battle with cancer. NFF President Jock Laurie said Mr Kenny was a true farm leader with a long involvement in, and passion for, Australian agriculture. “After a long […]
11 October 2011
The NFF has this week been taking part in the Tax Forum in Canberra, along with 150 representatives of the community, business, unions, government, academia and tax experts to discuss priorities and directions for further tax reform. The forum continued the conversation the Government started with the release of the Australia’s Future Tax System Review […]
5 October 2011
Offering meaningful tax incentives to those who live in rural and regional Australia through revamping Australia’s Tax Zone Rebate scheme could encourage more people to move to country areas, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has said today. NFF President Jock Laurie said the proposal to review regional tax offsets, put forward by the Queensland and […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and Westpac will today jointly launch the Blueprint for Australian Agriculture at Parliament House in Canberra. The Blueprint is an opportunity for all within the agriculture sector to contribute to setting the future direction of an industry that generates $155 billion in production, and to raise the issues they believe […]
4 October 2011
Farmers, agribusinesses, regional communities and the wider food and fibre supply chain will have the opportunity to shape the future of Australia’s farming sector under the Blueprint for Australian Agriculture, launched today by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), Westpac and the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Hon. Joe Ludwig. “Australia’s 140,000 farmers and […]
With World Rivers Day rapidly approaching, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is urging the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) to consider health of the river, local farmers and dependent communities in making their final decisions regarding the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. “This Sunday marks World Rivers Day, a day dedicated to recognising the important role our […]
24 September 2011
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the ABARES agricultural commodities report for the September quarter, showing that earnings for Australian wheat, wool, rice, canola, cotton and sheepmeat are all expected to rise. The report has been released on the same day as the NFF Agribusiness Loan Monitor for September, which shows that agribusiness […]
20 September 2011
The NFF’s 16 September 2011 submission outlines the NFF’s position regarding the review of the Permanent Employer Sponsored Visa Categories, particularly the key challenges and opportunities for rural and remote employers.
Tags: Workforce
16 September 2011
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