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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
AT its recent annual Policy Council meeting in Canberra, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) called for reform to build on the strength of the nation’s peak farm body and its associated entities, in recognition of the changing face of Australian agriculture. This was agreed to by all of the NFF’s 15 member state farming and […]
TODAY’S announcement that Australia Connected will deliver metropolitan comparable high speed broadband services now – and into the future – is of paramount importance to Australian farmers, according to the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). “Importantly, the funding injection of some $1.8 billion will help ensure rural and regional Australians can keep pace with new technologies […]
18 June 2007
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has endorsed the Australian Government’s decision to commission a $15 million engineering and scoping study to determine the best alignment for an inland railway from Brisbane to Melbourne. The NFF has called for a signal from the Government to investors that it is serious about delivering solutions to overcome the […]
15 June 2007
The NFF’s 15 June 2006 submission to inform the Productivity Commission about the impacts of regulatory burdens on farm businesses aims to reduce red tape for farmers. The submission identifies key areas where regulation hampers farm businesses and makes recommendations for change.
Tags: Farm Business
The NFF’s 14 June 2007 submission to the Migration Amendment (Sponsorship Obligations) Bill reiterates the NFF’s opposition to the current minimum salary level, asserting that foreign and Australian workers should be paid at the same rate in accordance with the relevant industrial instrument.
Tags: Workforce
14 June 2007
“THE outlook for the farming sector is the most robust we have seen since the late 1980s,” Justin Smirk, Westpac Senior Economist, said today as the Westpac-NFF Commodity Index for June 2007 was released. “The Index rose 1.8% in May to 18% higher than a year ago. While the fortunes of the year ahead will […]
13 June 2007
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