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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the announcement that a scientific expert committee will be established to conduct research into the impacts of mining and coal seam gas extraction on agricultural and environmental resources. NFF President Jock Laurie said that the announcement, made in Federal Parliament this afternoon, is a positive move for farmers […]
21 November 2011
The NFF’s 21 November 2011 submission to the ‘Draft threat abatement plan to reduce the impacts on northern Australia by the five listed grasses’ highlights the concerns of our members in the seemingly inconsistent listing of five northern grasses. Of the five listed grasses, three have high production and economic values (gamba, olive hymenachne and […]
Tags: Environment
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on all involved in Australian agriculture to get involved in the development of the Blueprint for Australian Agriculture as it hits the road for the first in a series of forums around the country. The first forum, taking place in Rockhampton, QLD, on Tuesday 29 November will provide […]
18 November 2011
The NFF’s 15 November 2011 submission to the Senate Inquiry into higher education and skills training in agriculture seeks to demonstrate that there are no easy solutions in attracting more people to the agricultural industry and increasing the level of skills. Instead, industry and Government needs to work collaboratively to develop workable solutions.
Tags: Workforce
15 November 2011
While welcoming a renewed commitment to concluding the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) by the end of 2012, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has laid down the challenge to world leaders to back up the political rhetoric by concluding an agreement that truly improves the market access environment and lifts prices received for Australia’s farm exports. […]
14 November 2011
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called on the Government to renew its investment in road, rail and port infrastructure following the release of a RIRDC report this week which highlights that current funding is inadequate. NFF President Jock Laurie says the findings of the RIRDC agricultural transport infrastructure report will come as no surprise […]
11 November 2011
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has expressed its disappointment at the passage of the carbon tax legislation through the Senate today. “Ultimately, the carbon tax risks compromising the competitiveness of our agricultural industry,” NFF President Jock Laurie said. “We have fought against the introduction of this tax, as we know that it is going to […]
8 November 2011
The NFF’s 8 November submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into Business Regulation Benchmarking – the role of local government as a regulator – outlines key concerns including the increasing shift in cost from state to local governments and the increasing regulatory responsibilities of local government.
Tags: Farm Business
The NFF’s 6 November 2011 submission regarding the Constitutional Corporations (Farm Gate To Plate) Bill, highlights that although NFF is supportive of a transparent value chain and obtaining appropriate prices for primary producers, it does not believe that the Bill will improve farm gate prices – instead creating a confusing layer of information for consumers.
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
6 November 2011
Walcha farmer Jock Laurie has been returned as the President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) for a second term at the NFF Members’ Council meeting and AGM in Canberra. Speaking at the Members’ Council meeting yesterday, Mr Laurie said that despite a generally positive outlook for the sector on a production front, the agricultural […]
3 November 2011
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