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FROM today Western Australia’s farmers have an important stake in taking their issues to the national policy setting table, as the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) into its ranks. Through an 18-month review of farm representation in Australia, the NFF consulted extensively with farmers – across all states, […]
10 July 2009
DESPITE the Australian economy faring better than most, mounting unemployment pressures continue to depress the domestic market. These pressures weighed heavily in today’s Australian Fair Pay Commission (AFPC) wage freeze decision, consistent with the National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF’s) submission. Australian farmers, who employ some 300,000 Australians directly on farms, urged a wage freeze for the […]
7 July 2009
AS THE Cairns Group Ministers kick-started the Doha Development Round talks in Bali this month, the Westpac-NFF Commodity Index demonstrates the important role that trade plays for the world’s farmers. During May, dairy was one of only two commodities to experience declining prices as global trade distortions within the sector escalated. “The uninhibited flow of […]
26 June 2009
The NFF’s 26 June 2009 submission examines the collapse of two of the largest Managed Investment Scheme (MIS) operators – intensifying the focus on the MIS mechanism and how appropriate it is (or isn’t) for rural Australia. The NFF is concerned about the exponential growth in MIS forestry projects and believes that in many instances, […]
Tags: Farm Business
QUEENSLAND farmers Charles and Elizabeth Frith and Tim Scott have taken out the prestigious Value Adding Award under the NFF/DAFF 2009 Innovation in Agriculture Awards, announced last night at a gala ceremony at the Brisbane Convention Centre attended by over 300 guests. * Tim, who accepted the Award, is pictured between NFF President David Crombie […]
22 June 2009
TOP End cattle farmers Chris and Marie Muldoon have taken out the prestigious Sustainability Award under the NFF/DAFF 2009 Innovation in Agriculture Awards, announced last night at a gala ceremony at the Brisbane Convention Centre attended by over 300 guests. * The Award was accepted by Marie’s father, John Underwood (pictured between NFF President David […]
NEW South Wales farmer Gary Johnston has taken out the prestigious New Technology Award under the NFF/DAFF 2009 Innovation in Agriculture Awards, announced last night at a gala ceremony at the Brisbane Convention Centre attended by over 300 guests. * Gary is pictured between NFF President David Crombie [left] and Senator Glenn Sterle who filled […]
The NFF’s June 2009 submission to the Productivity Commission Issue Paper outlines the need to improve Australia’s anti-dumping system for industries with legitimate claims against dumped products, while ensuring that any changes do not result in increased applications from industry sectors seeking to use anti-dumping as a means of industry protection.
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
20 June 2009
TODAY’S announcement of the Federal Government’s $650 million investment in water infrastructure in NSW is an important kick-along for the state’s farmers, irrigators, regional communities and the environment, according to the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). “The NFF has insisted the Federal Government improve the balance between water buy-backs and infrastructure upgrades under its water plan,” […]
19 June 2009
The NFF’s 16 June 2009 submission relates to the Australian Government’s rationale for tightening the non-commercial loan provisions under Division 7A. The NFF encourages the Government to ensure that farmers are not unintentionally affected by the new legislation through their legitimate use of company assets owned exclusively for business use – in particular farm land.
Tags: Farm Business
16 June 2009
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