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NFF’s 31 July 2007 submission containes key concerns for farmers who own over half the national heavy vehicle fleet and are directly affected by any change in the heavy vehicle pricing structure.
Tags: Farm Business
31 July 2007
FACING an unprecedented demand for skilled labour in rural Australia, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Minerals Council of Australia and the Australian Government. “The future sustainability of regional areas is heavily reliant on our ability to provide interesting and rewarding employment opportunities – as well […]
17 July 2007
ALREADY leaders in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the firm resolve of Australian farmers to be part of the climate change solution has strengthened with the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) signing on as a member of the Greenhouse Challenge Plus Programme. “Over the past 15 years, Australian farmers have led primary industries in reducing greenhouse gas […]
13 July 2007
FOR the first time in over a year, Australian farmers are in a position to capitalise on strong world commodity prices. The Westpac-NFF Commodity Index for June 2007 brings into sharp focus the global strength in agricultural commodity demand – with the Index soaring 15.5% above the levels of June 2006 – and, as drought […]
11 July 2007
“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
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