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The NFF’s 20 November 2006 submission to the Australian Government presses the case for a ‘sustainable’ farming commitment across five key pillars – Capacity Building (including Drought Preparedness), The Environment, Supply Chain Efficiency, Labour Force Issues and Biosecurity – under the 2006-07 Federal Budget.
Tags: Farm Business
20 November 2006
THE Westpac-NFF Commodity Index rose 6.4% in October – for the most part reflecting the strength of a global grain market as supply falls. “With Australia usually contributing around 12% of the world trade in grain, concerns over the drought’s affect on our crops have contributed to world grain prices going through the roof – […]
16 November 2006
Today’s High Court decision to uphold the validity of WorkChoices and the Federal Government’s use of the ‘corporations power’ to effectively legislate with respect to industrial relations was welcomed by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). The decision, affirming the Federal Government’s ability to create a national system based on the constitutional corporations power, should be […]
14 November 2006
Farmers across Australia are united in their commitment to effective water management and reform to ensure supply to rural and urban users alike, certainty for farmers and the preservation of the nation’s environmental resources. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Crombie today called for assurances that governments and all those with an interest in water […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the announcement by the Federal Government that support will be provided to small businesses in Exceptional Circumstance (EC) declared areas whose income is dependent on farming. “It is well known that it is not only farmers and their families who are impacted by such a severe drought […]
7 November 2006
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is greatly encouraged by the joint meeting of the Prime Minster, State Premiers and Ministers responsible for water this week. “Resource allocation issues are always fraught with difficulties – politically, socially and environmentally – NFF wants to make sure that Governments make these hard decisions using credible and independent information […]
6 November 2006
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today welcomed the launch of a mobile bus service which will tour drought-affected areas to provide farmers with information and assist in preparing drought assistance applications. “Farmers in remote regions may have difficulty in accessing their local Centrelink office, therefore the pilot mobile service will be of great assistance to […]
The NFF’s 6 November 2006 submission to the Productivity Commission on future models of road and rail infrastructure pricing outlines the NFF’s view on ensuring a fair and equitable system that takes into account the economic contribution of the farm sector.
Tags: Farm Business
While recognising the decision by the Australian Fair Pay Commission to increase the minimum wage by $27.36-a-week may be representative of the broad economic conditions across Australia, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) said today’s announcement failed to take account of the realities facing farmers. “We are disappointed in today’s decision,” NFF President David Crombie said. […]
26 October 2006
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today welcomed the Federal Government’s extension of Exceptional Circumstances provisions as a “measured and timely response to a disaster on a national scale”. “The Federal Government is moving to deal with the ‘here and now’ issues first, notably the need to help farm families to survive the worst drought on […]
24 October 2006
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