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Queensland farmers win national innovation award


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


NT farmers win national innovation award


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 […]


NSW farmer wins national innovation award


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 […]


Australia’s Anti-Dumping And Countervailing System: Submission


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.

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20 June 2009


$650M for water savings in regional NSW good news for all


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


Tightening the non-commercial Loan Rules: Submission


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.

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16 June 2009


NFF leads fight for fairer trade rules


THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is playing the pivotal role of co-ordinating a key meeting of international farm groups in Indonesia today – ahead of tomorrow’s meeting of Trade Ministers – in a bid to kick-start trade reform in the wake of the global financial crisis. Co-hosting the farm leaders with Indonesia, the meeting is […]

7 June 2009


ACCC: Water Planning & Management Charges Draft Rules Submission


The NFF’s 5 June 2009 submission is the latest response to a series of rules being developed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to enhance water charge regimes, and to ensure consistent pricing principles apply across the Murray-Darling Basin.

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5 June 2009


Biodiversity Conservation Strategy: Submission


The NFF’s 29 May 2009 submission highlights the unique knowledge and contribution landholders make to the effective management of Australia’s biodiversity. The past and current efforts of farmers, particular the voluntary efforts to retain and re-establish native vegetation, should be acknowledged, while also planning for the next decade of biodiversity management.

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29 May 2009


Re-emergence of protectionism hinders economic recovery


AS THE world stumbles further towards protectionism – the United States’ (US) announcement of dairy subsidies the latest misstep – the issues affecting Australia’s ability to trade agricultural commodities on the world stage will be high on the agenda at the ‘Innovation Generation Conference’ being held in Tamworth over 7-9 July 2009. “The US announcement […]

25 May 2009


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