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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 […]
1 June 2011
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
Budget must not fuel Australian dollar, say farmers The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will closely scrutinise tomorrow’s Federal Budget to ensure that it does not inject further upward pressure on the Australian dollar, in doing so eroding farm incomes and removing opportunities for rural and regional Australia. “It is becoming clear that there will be […]
9 May 2011
The NFF’s 6 May 2011 submission to the National Land Freight Strategy has continued to call for a structured approach to defining the current and future freight infrastructure needs of rural Australia.
Tags: Farm Business
6 May 2011
The National Farmers Federation (NFF) today urged the Government to reinforce its commitment to rural research and development funding. The NFF has been deeply concerned by the draft recommendations of the Productivity Commission’s review of the Rural Research and Development Corporations (RDC) that point towards a dramatic reduction in funding for agricultural research. “The NFF […]
3 May 2011
The NFF’s 21 April 2011 submission to the Drought Pilot Review Panel calls for a shift in the policy focus from drought relief to drought management and preparedness.
Tags: Farm Business
21 April 2011
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