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The NFF’s 3 June 2011 submission regarding Heavy Vehicle Funding and Implementation supports transparency in road pricing, but notes that the economic benefits from pricing signals will be limited in many areas of rural and remote Australia where there is no route choice or no flexibility to optimise vehicle type or configuration.
Tags: Farm Business
3 June 2011
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the release of the Inquiry into the impact of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan in Regional Australia, saying it provides a common-sense approach to implementing a balanced Basin Plan. NFF President Jock Laurie said the Report is a positive step in acknowledging the importance of balance, and called for […]
2 June 2011
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has acknowledged the launch of Oxfam’s international GROW campaign today, confirming the role Australian agriculture will play in addressing global food security. NFF President Jock Laurie noted that the report highlights a number of key interests for the NFF, including the need for an increase in agricultural research and development […]
1 June 2011
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and the entire livestock industry in Australia have condemned the shocking examples of animal cruelty depicted on the Four Corners program. All farmers, like all Australians, found the footage highly distressing and totally unacceptable. The NFF agrees with the Australian Government’s decision to suspend the supply of Australian cattle to […]
The release of the final climate change report by Professor Ross Garnaut has not eased the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) concerns that agriculture’s competitiveness will not be compromised under the Government’s proposed carbon tax. NFF President Jock Laurie said that the Garnaut Review acknowledges that farmers are naturally anxious about the costs they will bear […]
New research revealed today by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) confirms that Australian farmers will be hit by massive rises in input costs under the Federal Government’s proposed carbon tax. The figures show that farmers may face more than $36,000 a year in additional farm business costs under the proposed tax, severely impacting the profitability […]
30 May 2011
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling for a balanced approach to the development of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, following the decision by scientists involved in the process to withdraw on the basis of environmental science alone. NFF President Jock Laurie has today criticised the single-minded perspective of the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists in […]
24 May 2011
The NFF’s 20 May 2011 submission to the Caring for our Country Review has called for a more comprehensive review of the Government’s initiative in response to the NFF’s concerns, particularly regarding the Government’s focus on acquiring large areas of land for biodiversity and ecological outcomes, without demonstrating these outcomes.
Tags: Environment
20 May 2011
Key programs retained but more needed for agriculture – for all Australians The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today welcomed the Federal Government’s commitment to funding for some key agricultural programs, yet emphasised that future government investment is still required that goes well beyond the scope of today’s budget. “The NFF was preparing for a conservative […]
10 May 2011
The NFF’s 10 May 2011 submission regarding the Heavy Vehicle National Law Draft Regulatory Impact Statement supports the establishment of a single national system of laws for heavy vehicles to improve efficiency in the operation of heavy vehicles and reduce the administrative and regulatory burden for heavy vehicle operators.
Tags: Farm Business
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