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THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the general principles outlined today in the Coalition’s climate change mitigation policy as it relates to the farm sector. While highlighting that many questions still remain about the policy details and how it will be implemented, the NFF is buoyed by the recognition of the positive role that farmers […]
2 February 2010
“AFTER two years in government and lots of reviews it is time for the Rudd Government to put in place a strategic and linked set of programs that empower our farmers to meet the challenges of feeding a hungry world,” is the blunt assessment National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Crombie made as the peak […]
1 February 2010
The NFF’s 1 February 2010 submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) raises shortcomings from the implementation of the Water Act, particularly water planning and management, and seeks development of advice to the Federal Government to resolve these legislative inadequacies.
Tags: Environment
“IMPROVING access to overseas markets can be a slow and tortuous process, but Australian cattle producers are finally seeing rewards for their patience,” National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Crombie declared on the announcement by the European Union (EU) that Australia has been approved to supply high quality beef under an additional global quota of […]
21 January 2010
2010: International Year of Biodiversity TODAY marks the launch of the ‘International Year of Biodiversity’. Biodiversity is of critical interest to farmers – since biodiversity and agriculture are interdependent and both are pivotal in addressing looming climate change and food security pressures. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) says the challenge before the Australian Government – […]
11 January 2010
The NFF’s 2010 Federal Budget Submission, released January 2010, outlines the capacity building areas that require continued or new Government funding in order to grow future prosperity.
Tags: Farm Business
10 January 2010
“HORTICULTURAL producers have secured a far better outcome from the award modernisation process after a decision of the Full Bench of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) yesterday”, according to the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Workplace Relations Committee Chairman, Mr Duncan Fraser. “The AIRC yesterday agreed to an application filed by the NFF, in conjunction […]
24 December 2009
The NFF’s 18 December 2009 submission regarding the development of Sustainable Diversion Limits (SDLs) for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan highlights that SDLs are a key component for an effective Murray-Darling Basin Plan covering the crucial need for a balance between the social, economic and environment needs of the river system.
Tags: Environment
18 December 2009
THE European Union’s decision to scrap their dairy export subsidies has been a welcome lift for Australian dairy producers, allowing them to gain some relief through a 13.1% lift in the global dairy price during November. On the back of this price lift, the Westpac-NFF Commodity Index gained 2.6% during the month, despite the continued […]
17 December 2009
The NFF’s 4 December 2009 submission on the National Water Initiative outlines the need for a consistent approach to water planning and management across all jurisdictions to ensure competitive neutrality and minimise the potential for negative impacts to water trade and markets.
Tags: Environment
4 December 2009
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