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Managed Investment Schemes (MIS) are failing to promote sound investment decisions in rural and regional areas and can undermine Australian agriculture as a competitive investment option for people in metropolitan areas, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) said today. Responding to the proposed Taxation Arrangements for Plantation Forestry, the NFF is pressing for the debate to […]
17 July 2006
The NFF’s 14 July 2006 submission to the Dutton Inquiry into Managed Investment Schemes and their detrimental impacts on long-term sustainability and profitablity of agricultural production.
Tags: Farm Business
14 July 2006
The NFF’s 12 July 2006 submission calls for the balanced implementation of the National Water Initiative, particularly relating to ongoing delivery and maintenance of water infrastructure in regional Australia.
Tags: Environment
12 July 2006
Australian farmers have been buoyed by the continued strength of world agricultural commodity prices, which are providing some insulation from the prospect of continued dry conditions. The Westpac-NFF rural commodity price index is now 7.6 per cent up on a year ago, supported by recent depreciation of the Australian dollar against the United States currency. […]
5 July 2006
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Crombie has wrapped up talks in Geneva during a crucial meeting of trade ministers, leading a delegation of Australian agricultural representatives aimed at setting up the Doha Round of World Trade Organisation negotiations for conclusion this year. However, ministers failed to make the necessary progress. Despite Australian Trade Minister […]
3 July 2006
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will facilitate a meeting among industry and government representatives on 14 July 2006 in Canberra to examine Australia’s quarantine and biosecurity arrangements, NFF CEO Ben Fargher announced today. “Farmers support Australia’s science-based quarantine system,” Mr Fargher said. “However, among some sectors, concerns emerging from a lack of confidence in the […]
26 June 2006
Adapting to a changing environment is a major challenge for Australia’s agricultural sector. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) describes a new discussion paper by Allen Consulting Group as a ‘seminal document’ – clearing the air of common misconceptions and providing the framework for a more informed debate on environmental policy reform. Reflecting climate change’s importance, […]
15 June 2006
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has elected David Crombie as the farm lobby’s new President. Mr Crombie brings over 30 years commercial and representational experience in agriculture to his new role. He has worked with NFF and member organisations on various activities and programs during his eight-year leadership of Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA). Early […]
14 June 2006
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the approval of Telstra’s Rural and Regional Presence Plan by Communications, Information Technology and the Arts Minister Senator Helen Coonan, recognising the important role telecommunication plays in rural and regional Australia. “The combination of regulation contained within Telecommunications Acts, along with the Customer Service Guarantee, the Network Reliability […]
13 June 2006
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today welcomed the announcement of the ‘Call for Expressions of Interest’ for the $878 million component of the Australian Government’s $1.1 billion telecommunications ‘Connect Australia’ program. “This is great news for farmers and rural communities who do not currently enjoy the opportunities provided by quality, affordable broadband internet services,” NFF […]
8 June 2006
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