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The National Farmers’ Federation has praised Federal Government changes to see Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) and biodiversity credits treated as farm income. Agriculture Minister David Littleproud today announced the Government would make the adjustment to the primary production definition of ACCUs and biodiversity credits. NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the change was due […]
Tags: Farm Business
21 March 2022
The National Farmers Federation has welcomed remarks by Labor’s energy spokesperson, Chris Bowen about the importance of compensation and genuine, early consultation with communities and landholders in the development of renewable energy transmission infrastructure. Mr Bowen directly referenced the NFF in his address to the Energy Networks Australia Conference today, where he committed Labor to […]
Tags: Farm Business
18 March 2022
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes today’s release of Infrastructure Australia’s Regional Strengths and Infrastructure Gaps report, which aligns with the NFF blueprint for regional renewal. On March 1, the NFF launched its Regional Development Precincts, which identified 20 regional centres and recommended more than $1.4 billion in new investment to guarantee their vibrant future. “It’s […]
17 March 2022
To celebrate International Women’s Day, the National Farmers Federation is opening applications for its flagship Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. The program is designed to increase the representation of women in leadership positions in Australian agriculture and achieve the NFF’s goal to double the number of women in agriculture’s leadership ranks by 2030. NFF President Fiona […]
8 March 2022
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
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