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The Westpac-NFF rural commodity price index for July rose 2.5% on the same time last year providing some upside for Australian agricultural producers who have otherwise been disappointed by the suspension of the Doha Round and a rise in interest rates. “While the suspension of the WTO negotiations does not mean Australian farmers will be […]
10 August 2006
FINALLY commonsense is creeping into the public environmental debate. Farmers and those concerned about genuine conservation have long known that many of the accepted ‘norms’ supposedly protecting Australia’s environment have actually done more harm than good. Last weekend’s Sunday program brought to light the reality check long overdue in Australia. ‘Woody weeds’ (or invasive native […]
9 August 2006
The NFF’s 28 July 2006 submission in relation to the Australian Fair Pay Commission’s inaugural wage setting decision.
Tags: Workforce
28 July 2006
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has rejected comments by Labor’s Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Simon Crean, claiming the impact of WorkChoices has been to the detriment of regional Australia. “WorkChoices provides flexibility and a focus on productivity gains that regional communities have sought for many years to overhaul workplace relations regulation and enable farmers […]
25 July 2006
All Australian agricultural industries are extremely disappointed at the suspension of the latest round of World Trade Organisation (WTO) negotiations, having so far failed to fulfil the promise of international trade reform to deliver improved access for our exporting farmers to overseas markets. “This is a huge lost opportunity for Australian farmers,” NFF Trade Committee […]
The NFF’s 21 July 2006 submission provides support for the Bill introducing greater freedom to enter into genuine independent contracting arrangements, while also raising concerns about the Corporations Power and deeming provisions within State legislation.
Tags: Workforce
21 July 2006
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
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