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TODAY the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) issued its Pastoral Partnerships Project Discussion Paper, aimed at breaking down the barriers for the long-term unemployed, indigenous Australians, disabled people and women to enable them to take up jobs and careers in farming. “We’re seeking input from all individuals and groups with an in-depth understanding of the employment […]
27 August 2008
The NFF’s 18 August 2008 submission responds to a series of rules being developed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission regarding bulk water charges.
Tags: Environment
18 August 2008
THE Australian Government will implement a pilot program to trial the National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF’s) Workforce from Abroad Employment Scheme – today approving a new Pacific Island seasonal workers visa in key horticultural regions. The announcement has been warmly welcomed by NFF Vice-President Charles Burke, who co-launched the program with Agriculture Minister Tony Burke at […]
17 August 2008
The NFF’s August 2008 submission comments on issues arising from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s position paper for water market rules.
Tags: Environment
15 August 2008
THE acceleration of water buyback in the Murray-Darling Basin is understood by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), who today congratulated Prime Minister Kevin Rudd for his Government’s commitment to national reform – including recognition of water property rights and purchases from ‘willing sellers’ only. “Voluntary acquisition remains the cornerstone of the Government’s approach and we’re […]
The NFF’s August 2008 Submission to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Government Drought Support calls for a new approach to agriculture policy where drought policy is one aspect within a national framework, and focuses on partnerships between government and primary producers.
Tags: Farm Business
ELEVENTH-HOUR scaremongering over Pacific Islanders working on Australian fruit and vegetable farms evoked the ire of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today, frustrated that out-dated attitudes and misinformation have been seized upon in a bid scuttle such a vital part of filling 22,000 job vacancies in horticulture. “Since 2005 we’ve been completely transparent about the […]
12 August 2008
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling for nominations to recognise outstanding achievement under the ‘Trade and Skills Teacher of the Year Awards’ run in conjunction with the Institute for Trade Skills Excellence (the Institute). Three Awards – each worth $5,000 – aim to raise the profile of rural trade skill teaching and its importance […]
8 August 2008
WHILE new analysis on grocery prices is welcome, Australian farmers remain frustrated that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC’s) Grocery Price Inquiry has been unable to shine significant new light on the operations of the food supply chain. “Although the ACCC analysis has started the process, farmers remain bemused as to why there is […]
6 August 2008
The NFF’s 31 July 2008 submission to the Australian Government’s Innovation Review notes that agriculture boasts one of the highest productivity rates of any industry in Australia through a strong commitment to research and development, which must continue in order to compete in the global marketplace.
Tags: Farm Business
31 July 2008
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