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The NFF’s 2011 Federal Budget Submission, released 22 February 2011, draws together the threads necessary for a national response to flood and cyclone ravaged communities, but also addresses the perennial problems that plague the nation.
Tags: Farm Business
22 February 2011
The NFF’s 11 February 2011 submission to the National Codes of Practice for the Humane Control of Invasive Animals supports mechanisms that aim to reduce the pain and suffering in managing and eradicating invasive animals.
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
11 February 2011
The NFF’s 10 February 2011 submission to the Inquiry into the Food Standards Amendment (Truth in Labelling – Genetically Modified Material) Bill 2010 advocates Australian farmers should have the opportunity to adopt production methods best suited to their business and production system needs.
Tags: Farm Business
10 February 2011
The NFF’s 10 February 2011 submission on the Draft National Strategic Rural Research and Development Investment Plan reiterates the NFF’s call for the Australian Government to reverse the decline in agricultural research and development funding and supports the Councils’ recommendation for a Government boost to investment.
Tags: Farm Business
“DROUGHT may be the last thing on most peoples’ minds right now, but drought management and preparedness reforms need to be bedded down to set Australia up for the next big dry,” National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Jock Laurie warned today. “The NFF has championed a fundamental shift in the way Australia prepares for, and […]
1 February 2011
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is pleased the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) finally has a new Chair in former NSW Minister and one-time Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Council member Craig Knowles. “We hope that Mr Knowles’ experience prepares him for the job ahead,” NFF President Jock Laurie explained. “He no doubt has a good understanding of […]
28 January 2011
NATIONAL Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Jock Laurie has announced the appointment of Mr Matt Linnegar (pictured) as the new CEO of Australia’s peak farm body. Mr Linnegar, 40, comes to the NFF after 17 years in agricultural representation. Most recently he has been General Manager – Corporate and Customer Operations with Murrumbidgee Irrigation. Prior to […]
WHILE political debate rages over a levy to partially fund the Federal Government’s $5.6 billion flood recovery plan, Australian farmers are fixed on replacing, and improving on, the critical infrastructure destroyed during this unprecedented crisis. “A levy may be a hot topic in Canberra but, ultimately, the Government is responsible for getting the rebuilding job […]
27 January 2011
ALTHOUGH unknowns remain under the Federal Government’s Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI), the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) says it is optimistic any kinks can be ironed out well before the final legislation enters Parliament. “We’re cautious but broadly supportive of the concept and intent of the Carbon Farming Initiative,” NFF President Jock Laurie explained. “There are […]
24 January 2011
The NFF’s 24 January 2011 submission on the Federal Government’s Carbon Farming Initiative, outlines the need for greater flexibility to realise farming’s full offset potential and the need for costs and processes to be streamlined.
Tags: Environment
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