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National Farmers Federation Chief Executive Tony Mahar says the green light for a major fertiliser manufacturing plant in regional Western Australia is hugely positive news. “Today’s announcement by the Federal Government of the granting of major project status to a urea processing facility, is exactly what is needed to propel Australia’s self-sufficiency when it comes […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare, Farm Business
4 February 2022
Getting a ‘fair go’ is a quintessential part of Australia’s national identity, which is why this Australia Day the National Farmers Federation’s Horticulture Council is officially endorsing and supporting Growcom’s Fair Farms program. NFF President and Horticulture Council Chair, Fiona Simson, said the quality of Australia’s fresh produce stood out domestically and overseas and its […]
Tags: Farm Business
28 January 2022
The National Farmers Federation has welcomed a shot in the arm for the sector’s goal to reach $100 billion in farm gate output by 2030 with the Government significantly bolstering investment in the traceability of Australian agricultural products. NFF CEO Tony Mahar said $64.8 million to expand and streamline traceability, as announced by Agriculture Minister […]
Tags: Farm Business
24 January 2022
A new joint investment by Federal, state and territory governments in managing feral pests and weeds is good news for farmers. The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences estimates farmers dedicate on average 66 days and spend about $11,500 on weed control and $8000 on feral animal control per property every year. […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
19 January 2022
The NFF’s pre budget recommendations centre around the five pillars of the NFF’s roadmap to becoming a $100 billion industry by 2030. These recommendations seek to address key industry priorities including sustaining the natural environment, responding to supply chain disruptions, securing the farm workforce, supporting smarter growth in regional and rural Australia and ensuring equitable […]
Tags: Farm Business
Four of Australia’s top agricultural peak bodies have united to send an important message to all farmers about adhering to best practice during the summer spraying region. Combined, the National Farmers Federation, Cotton Australia, Grain Growers Limited, and the Ricegrowers Association of Australia represent primary producers who generate hundreds of millions of dollars for the […]
Tags: Farm Business
17 January 2022
National Farmers Federation Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the announcement of new jointly-funded federal and state Government grants to help agriculture rebuild after November’s flood events was good news for farmers. NSW and Queensland farmers can now apply for grants of up to $50,000 to salvage damaged crops and stock, rebuild fences and replace machinery. […]
Tags: Environment, Farm Business
Telstra and the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today announced their continued partnership through a new 4-year agreement aimed at advancing the agricultural industry’s 2030 Roadmap. The agreement will see Telstra continue to work with Australia’s peak farming body with a focus on promoting uptake of digital technologies, investing in emerging industry leaders, and driving awareness and […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare, Farm Business
21 December 2021
Australia’s farm sector has recorded strong progress this year towards its ambition to become Australia’s next $100 billion industry, according to an annual snapshot released by the National Farmers’ Federation today. NFF President Fiona Simson said farmers had overcome numerous challenges to post another record-breaking year. “Official forecasts have us on track to exceed $78 […]
Tags: Farm Business
Today, Federal Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction Minister, Angus Taylor, has announced a government agreement with fertiliser manufacturer Incitec Pivot to secure local production of refined urea for the supply of diesel exhaust fluid (AdBlue) in Australia. “This is a welcome relief to potential supply disruptions to AdBlue that is used in some farm machinery […]
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