The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is the peak national body representing farmers and, more broadly, agriculture across Australia. It is one of Australia’s foremost and respected advocacy organisations. Since its inception in 1979, the NFF has earned a reputation as a leader in the identification, development and achievement of policy outcomes – championing issues affecting farmers and dedicated to the advancement of Australian agriculture.
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The NFF’s 10 November 2008 submission is the latest response to a series of rules being developed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to enhance water market and trading regimes, and to ensure consistent pricing principles apply across the Murray-Darling Basin.
Tags: Environment & Climate Change
10 November 2008
Statement by NFF CEO Ben Fargher THE National Farmers’ Federation will be hosting the 151st Executive Committee meeting of the International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP) next week in Canberra, with delegates travelling from South America, Europe, the Middle East, Canada, Africa and Asia to attend. The NFF has been involved with IFAP, the world […]
7 November 2008
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today hit out at prevailing comments by some politicians, environmentalists, and others in the community that compare the Federal Government’s purchase of water to the purchase of “air”, “hot air” or “air space”. “Such comments show a lack of understanding for entitlements and water management across the Basin and NFF […]
The NFF’s 7 November 2008 submission supports the Water Amendment Bill but advocates an amendment to protect water entitlements in relation to critical human needs and reserves.
THE best Trade and Skill Agriculture Teacher and Conservation and Land Management Teacher were recognised at a prestigious ceremony in Sydney recently and thanked for their contribution to the skill needs of the nation and regional Australia. Mr Duncan Fraser, Chair of the NFF Rural Industry Reference Group of the Institute for Trade Skills Excellence […]
3 November 2008
Statement by NFF President David Crombie: NFF notes the release today of the Productivity Commission Draft Report into drought support. The Productivity Commission (PC) calls for a new policy framework that encompasses broader risk management challenges, not just drought. This is consistent with the NFF submission to the PC which called for a national policy […]
30 October 2008
AS all sectors weigh up the implications of the global financial crisis, Australian farmers are relatively well positioned to weather the storm. Notably, the Westpac-NFF Commodity Index declined by less than 2% in September despite sharp corrections across various global markets. Westpac Senior Agribusiness Economist Andrew Hanlan noted: “The Australian dollar can play a cushioning […]
23 October 2008
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has fully endorsed the findings of the Expert Social Panel on Drought – the result of the most comprehensive assessment of the social impacts of drought on Australian farm families and rural communities. “The Report emphasises that a dry climate may be a permanent challenge facing Australian farmers and our […]
The NFF’s 17 October 2008 submission highlights key areas where taxation can play a major role in influencing the behaviour of Australia’s farming community and, if used effectively, induce positives for the economy, the environment and society.
Tags: Economics & Farm Business
17 October 2008
The NFF’s 15 October 2008 submission outlines key infrastructure needs in the areas of water, energy, transport and telecommunications. Specific focus has been placed on the need to factor in the community service obligation within the Infrastructure Australia planning process, while highlighting specific needs including a new model for determining the future transport infrastructure needs […]
Tags: Economics & Farm Business
15 October 2008
