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“FEDERAL and State Government negotiations on the National Plan for Water Security (NPWS) are now at a critical stage,” National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Crombie declared today. “All our governments must remain fully committed to negotiating in good faith – there can be no wavering, political grandstanding or petty parochial bickering now. It’s too […]
10 July 2007
NFF’s 10 July 2007 submission demonstrates farmers’ support for the Australian Government’s Trade Practices Act amendments to Section 46 (Misuse of Market Power) and Section 51AC (Unconscionable Conduct).
TODAY Australian farmers won an historic ruling as the Australian Fair Pay Commission (AFPC), for the first time, formally recognises the extenuating circumstances farmers face. In an unprecedented decision, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has won the automatic deferral of today’s wage increases – for a period of 12 months – for all farmers in […]
5 July 2007
AMID encouraging signs the drought is easing, and with international markets at near 20-year highs, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) says Australia’s farmers are poised for a big rebound from the worst drought on record – with on-farm job prospects to soar. “Farmers have become much more adept at managing drought,” NFF President David Crombie […]
2 July 2007
TEN young farmers have been selected to represent Australia at the World Congress of Young Farmers in Argentina next month, then embark on a Study Tour of Argentina and Brazil. In coordinating both events, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) chose from over 100 applicants, all keen to join the Australian delegation to the International Federation […]
25 June 2007
“THE breakdown of the G4 Ministerial talks in Germany is an on-going blight on protectionist countries incapable of rising above their petty self-interests to take charge of the responsibilities they hold,” National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) CEO Ben Fargher lamented today. “The G4’s failure will make it extremely difficult to make any headway in the coming […]
22 June 2007
TODAY the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) helped launch a new study, Biofuels in Australia – an overview of issues and prospects, commissioned by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) and undertaken by the CSIRO. “While Australian farmers recognise that biofuels is a key issue for agriculture, and is already having a significant impact […]
21 June 2007
“MEDIA reports claiming the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has agreed to fund an advertising campaign on workplace relations are wrong,” NFF President David Crombie categorically stated today. “The NFF is not involved in any way, shape or form, and we have made that clear to those parties seeking support. “While the NFF is a strong […]
DESPITE improved rainfall over recent weeks, inflows into the Murray-Darling system continue to be at record lows with farmers facing severely depleted storage levels across the entire Murray-Darling Basin. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is encouraged by the outlook for some improved water availability in the Murray system, however, the situation remains acute ‘on the […]
20 June 2007
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) firmly supports changes to the Trade Practices Act (TPA) to strengthen its powers in the areas of Misuse of Market Power and Unconscionable Conduct. “Australia’s farmers are proud of their strong record of productivity growth and know only too well that they need a strong, competitive environment throughout the supply […]
19 June 2007
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