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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
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed indications by the Australian Government that it will further explore alternative energy options – including biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel – to alleviate the impact of high oil prices on Australian businesses and the broader community. At a time when sustained high fuel prices are having serious […]
7 June 2006
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the cash-flow security and greater flexibility the Federal Government’s interim changes to the fuel tax credit system will give farmers, with the new arrangements now phasing in over two years – rather than effective from 1 July 2006. “The NFF has been overwhelmed by concerns from members on the […]
1 June 2006
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today strongly urged all levels of government to protect the rights of Australian farmers if the sale of the Snowy Hydro goes ahead. “Certainty of irrigation entitlements is a key plank of the National Water Initiative (NWI). We are asking whether these entitlements and associated annual water allocations will be […]
29 May 2006
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Peter Corish has just completed a four-day visit to the United States where he has met with a number of senior Bush Administration, Congressional and farm industry leaders. “Very pleasingly at all levels the United States retains a strong and genuine commitment to achieving a highly-ambitious outcome from the Doha […]
26 May 2006
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