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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 […]
22 June 2009
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 & 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
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
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.
Tags: Environment
5 June 2009
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.
Tags: Environment
29 May 2009
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
THE growing sense of optimism on global markets, highlighted last month, continued through April. Notably, the most recent sharp sell-off in global equities has been reversed, with markets returning to levels prevailing last November. The risk of another calamitous event – like the Lehman Brothers collapse of last September – has receded. Government actions to […]
13 May 2009
Statement by NFF Vice-President Charles Burke THE current economic slowdown shines a bright light on how fundamental our farm sector is to our economy. People often take agriculture for granted, especially in the good times. But our farm sector is the backbone of the national economy because it’s always there, through the ups and downs. […]
12 May 2009
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