Contact the NFF Media Team:
media@nff.org.au
(02) 6269 5617
Click here to subscribe to our media releases.
THE most comprehensive independent review of gene technology in Australia has called on governments to reach agreement on a way forward to allow Australian farmers to embrace the benefits of GM technology. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today echoed that plea. The Review of Australia’s Gene Technology Act 2000 concluded that Australia’s regulatory framework for […]
1 May 2006
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is encouraging Australian farmers to log on and test drive the live pilot version of the new National Agricultural Monitoring System (NAMS). The NAMS live pilot, launched by Primary Industries Ministers in Sydney today, is an important step towards streamlining the application and assessment process for Exceptional Circumstances (EC) via […]
26 April 2006
The NFF’s 21 April 2006 submission supports sanctions against reckless breaches of employment legislation, while seeking reasonable thresholds for proving such offences.
Tags: Workforce
21 April 2006
FARMERS are Australia’s frontline environmentalists, embracing eco-friendly farm practices and innovative technology to enhance their (and the nation’s) natural resources. It’s only fitting they should be provided incentives for preserving and managing Australia’s natural treasures and environmental icons. Under our stewardship proposal announced in the media today by Federal Minister for Agriculture Peter McGauran, farmers […]
12 April 2006
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the release of findings from the Australian Government’s Taskforce on Reducing the Regulatory Burdens on Business – Rethinking Regulation, however, the Government’s interim response must actually address the concerns of small business, not just tinker at the edges or, worse still, give rise to yet another review. “Unnecessary, […]
11 April 2006
GLOBAL climatic extremes have driven the Westpac-NFF rural commodity index up 7.3% over 2005-06, however, Australian farmers were hit hard in March as 230,000 tonnes of sugar (worth over $100 million) was destroyed in the wake of the worst cyclone to ravage north Queensland in 40 years. “Cyclone Larry was a cruel blow to the […]
Despite the failure of protests over live animal exports to attract public support, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) knows animal welfare is a key social license trigger for the future of Australian agriculture, stretching well beyond the meagre numbers of recent rallies. “The more people are exposed to some of the groups involved in ‘animal […]
3 April 2006
The critical labour shortage affecting Australian agriculture is so debilitating that it hamstrings our farmers’ ability to achieve their full productive potential – and this will only become more chronic into the future, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) said today. In a submission to the ‘Senate Inquiry into Pacific Region Seasonal Contract Labour’, the NFF […]
28 March 2006
THE introduction of a new era of workplace relations laws in Australia this week will bolster the ability of Australian farmers to improve productivity to the ultimate benefit of farmers, farming families, farm workers and regional communities. “WorkChoices provides a wealth of new opportunities for small businesses to implement more flexible arrangements that better suit […]
Comments made today by British Prime Minister, Mr Tony Blair suggesting it is time for the world to deliver on trade reform and for Europe to end its agricultural protection has been applauded by National Farmers’ Federation President, Mr Peter Corish. “As one of the leading members of the European Union, it is very heartening […]
27 March 2006
Copyright © 2024 · Created by the National Farmers' Federation
