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Sustainability the Key to Farmers' Future


The timing of the Australian Agriculture and Food Policy Reference Group report could not have been better for Australia’s environment. With the Government currently reviewing the Natural Heritage Trust program and beginning work on the next environmental flagship program, the report provides strong guidance on delivering environmental outcomes in the best possible way, the National […]

20 February 2006


Pay Phones Essential in Rural Australia


Responding to reports today that Testra will cut its pay phones services, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is seeking a detailed explanation from Government and Telstra on how services will continue to be provided. “Telstra has Universal Service Obligation’s (USO) it is required to meet as part of its licence condition, and so NFF would […]


Agriculture Report Must be Used as a Catalyst for Change


Today’s release of the ‘Creating Our Future: agriculture and food policy for the next generation’ report by the Agriculture and Food Policy Reference Group represents an important step towards the establishment of a blueprint for a sustainable and profitable future for Australia’s agriculture and food industries, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) said today. “The Reference […]

16 February 2006


Australian Farmers Navigate World Climate Extremes but not Rising Input Costs


Despite global climate extremes such as cyclones, droughts, fires and floods impacting on agricultural production at home and around the world during the past six months, Australia will produce one of the largest winter crops on record, with a 38 million tonne harvest boosting the gross value of agricultural production to $37 billion in 2005-06 […]

15 February 2006


Don't Forget the Future of Grains Farmers in AWB Matter


“THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will not comment on the actions of AWB until the Cole Inquiry has finalised its deliberations,” NFF President, Mr Peter Corish said today. “It should be recognised that the purpose of the Cole Inquiry is to examine AWB’s actions and not Australia’s grain marketing arrangements. “Despite this, politicians, media and […]

12 February 2006


WA To Join National Water Initiative


THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the announcement from Western Australia’s new Premier, Mr Alan Carpenter that the State will consider joining the National Water Initiative (NWI). “NFF is very encouraged by positive comments by the new Premier that Western Australia (WA) will benefit from signing up to the NWI,” NFF President, Mr […]

10 February 2006


WorkChoices Discussion Papers: Submission


The NFF’s 3 February 2006 submission highlights issues in relation to the simplification and rationalisation process under WorkChoices.

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3 February 2006


CSIRO must not lose its focus on farmers


THE release of CSIRO’s direction paper on research investments for 2006/2007 outlines some positive initiatives for the agriculture sector including a commitment of closer collaboration with industries and strategic long-term research partnerships, said the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today. “NFF welcomes CSIRO’s recognition of the need to forge better links with industry in the implementation […]

31 January 2006


2006 Federal Budget Submission


On 31 January 2006, the NFF lodged its submission to the Australian Government for three key budgetary pillars – Capital Gains Tax reform, a major upgrading of regional transport infrastructure and recognition of increasing role farmers play in achieving environmental outcomes on behalf of all Australians.

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Red tape chokes farmers


THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today called for all levels of Government to make the reduction of red tape on business a top priority for 2006. “The paperwork warfare faced by farmers, day in day out due to regulatory requirements of all levels of Government, Federal, State and Local, has to stop, said Mr […]

27 January 2006


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