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National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson has implored the Government to expand its focus when negotiating partner countries for the Ag Visa. Speaking at a NSW Farm Writers event in Sydney today, Ms Simson said faster progress was needed on the visa, as announced by the Government last September. “We welcomed the Government’s committment, led […]
Tags: Workforce
7 March 2022
The National Farmers’ Federation is responding to farmer needs by supporting the development of a farm-friendly tool that shows how the natural resources of soil, waterways, productive plants, animals, and ecological health can be connected and accounted for, in terms of farm productivity and profit. “Together with our partners, we are launching an exciting program […]
Tags: Farm Business
3 March 2022
The world has moved on from when the Basin Plan was established in 2012 and it must adapt to new circumstances. “The upcoming election will be crucial for Basin communities. The next Government will preside over the critical 2024 reconciliation and there have been no answers to how this issue will be addressed,” NFF Water […]
1 March 2022
The National Farmers Federation has identified 20 regional centres and recommended more than $1.4 billion in new investment to secure their bright future and to provide a blueprint for regional renewal. The NFF’s Regional Development Precincts was launched at SPC headquarters in Shepparton today with Regionalisation Minister, Senator Bridget McKenzie; Victorian Farmers Federation, Business Council […]
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the tabling of the Commonwealth Senate Inquiry report into the labelling of alternative protein products. In its submission to the Inquiry last year, the NFF explained that the language used on some plant-based protein products had the potential to be misleading to customers. “It is essential that when making their […]
Tags: Farm Business
25 February 2022
The NFF is buoyed by the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee’s tabled response to submissions received through the 2021 Regional Telecommunications Review. “The Review Committee has demonstrated an in-depth understanding of the inequalities faced by regional Australians and highlighted the urgent need to bridge the connectivity gap,” NFF Telecommunications Committee Chair and Roma farmer Peter […]
14 February 2022
The National Farmers Federation welcomes the introduction of a Bill to Federal Parliament to improve protections for farmers against unfair contract terms. The Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Tax Integrity and Supporting Business Investment) Bill seeks to make unfair contracts illegal and establish pecuniary damages for those who impose such terms. “This is a reform the […]
10 February 2022
Farmers are one step closer to being recognised and rewarded for their efforts in enhancing and maintaining biodiversity across 51% of the Australian landscape.
9 February 2022
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
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