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Science, infrastructure & productivity top NFF’s MDB agenda


IN A high level ministerial meeting headed by Prime Minister Julia Gillard overnight, National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Jock Laurie pressed the government on its pledge to “support landholders” in the Murray- Darling Basin, recommit to on-farm “infrastructure investment” and ensure “regional communities have confidence in the science that will underpin the eventual Plan”. “That’s […]

25 November 2010


Putting foreign investment under the microscope


A FEDERAL Government-led investigation to shed light on the extent and impact of foreign investment in Australian agriculture and its supply chain has been welcomed by National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Jock Laurie as “long overdue”. “We need to recognise that the growth and expansion of Australian enterprises – including agriculture, which accounts for 12% […]

23 November 2010


Jock Laurie elected new NFF President


TODAY Australia’s peak farm body, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), elected Alexander ‘Jock’ Laurie (pictured) as its 10th President, with outgoing President David Crombie stepping down after completing his full four-year term. Mr Laurie, 51, returns to farm representation after a year off, following his four years as President of the NSW Farmers’ Association (NSWFA), […]

17 November 2010


Universal Service Policy for the Transition to the National Broadband Network: Submission


The NFF’s 5 November 2010 response to the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy’s discussion paper outlines the NFF’s position on the implementation of Universal Service Policy for the transition to the National Broadband Network.

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5 November 2010


Indonesian talks could herald new era of trade growth


A NEW Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with our nearest economic powerhouse, Indonesia, announced by Prime Minister Julia Gillard, offers real opportunities to free up trade between both countries, according to the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). “Australian farmers already enjoy a strong bilateral agricultural relationship with Indonesia, but the growth potential in this burgeoning market could […]

4 November 2010


Burke clear to bring MDBA to heel


“LEGAL advice released by Federal Water Minister Tony Burke today will come as a relief to all with a stake in sensible water reform in the Murray-Darling Basin – none more so than farmers and their besieged communities,” National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Crombie declared. “The severe water cuts proposed by the Murray-Darling Basin […]

25 October 2010


Resignation of NFF Chief Executive


NATIONAL Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Crombie today announced that NFF Chief Executive Ben Fargher has informed him of his decision to resign from the organisation. “After almost six years as Chief Executive and 11 at the NFF, Ben has informed me and the NFF Board of his decision to step down,” Mr Crombie said. […]

19 October 2010


South Australia’s water cuts blow out: NFF analysis


“CUTS to water for food production in South Australia run deeper than the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) headline numbers suggest,” National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Crombie declared today as he revealed new analysis exposing the severity of water cuts in the state. “This new data is a bitter pill for farmers along the Murray […]

17 October 2010


Parliamentary Inquiry into the ‘Guide to the Basin Plan’


“TODAY’S announcement of a Parliamentary Inquiry into the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s (MDBA’s) ‘Guide to the Basin Plan’ is a welcomed circuit-breaker,” National Farmers’ Federation President David Crombie said. “While in of itself it does nothing to ease the distress caused by the savage and unworkable cuts floated in the Guide, it does make good on […]

14 October 2010


MDBA cuts massively understated: NFF


NEW analysis by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) exposes the savage reality of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s (MDBA’s) guide to the Basin Plan, with proposed cuts to water for food production slashing deeper than the Authority is letting on. “Having crunched the numbers over the last few days, the actual amount of water available for […]

13 October 2010


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