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In a monumental commitment, the Federal Government has delivered on the National Farmers’ Federation’s long called-for Agriculture-specific Visa (Ag Visa) to provide real long-term workforce relief to Australian farmers.“The NFF has been unrelenting in its call to Government for the introduction of an Agriculture-specific Visa to give farmers access to the workforce they need,” NFF […]
23 August 2021
Peak woolgrower representative body, WoolProducers Australia, is working with the National Farmers’ Federation and the Shearing Contractors’ Association of Australia to protect Australia’s shearing workforce. “In this unprecedented environment, growers and the shearing workforce are committed to doing what’s necessary to keep our workplaces safe and to ensure wool harvesting can continue,” WoolProducers CEO Jo […]
20 August 2021
Today the National Farmers Federation (NFF) is teaming up with the Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) the peak body for experts in smart energy management – to launch a new guide for farms that are looking to slash their energy costs through smart energy management. The new ‘sector spotlight’ on farms is the latest in the […]
19 August 2021
A new initiative launched today is sharing stories of the climate action Aussie farmers are taking while continuing to produce the food and natural fibres we all depend on.Research commissioned by the National Farmers’ Federation measured community sentiment towards agriculture, climate change and sustainability. Of those surveyed, 21% of Australians strongly believed farmers were committed […]
18 August 2021
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission into the Senate Standing Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Inquiry into Definitions of Meat and Other Animal Products. The NFF would like to take the opportunity presented through the development of our submission to comment on the broader regulatory environment […]
Tags: Farm Business
13 August 2021
The National Farmers Federation says Australian farmers are the amongst the world’s most progressive in their approach to mitigating climate change and are poised to go even further. “The findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Sixth Assessment Report of climate science details a concerning trend which warrants a plan for our nation, including […]
10 August 2021
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the formal appointment of Troy Grant as Inspector-General of Water Compliance for the Murray Darling Basin. “We expect the role of Inspector-General will deliver improved outcomes for Basin farmers, communities and the environment,” NFF CEO Tony Mahar said. “Additional confidence in the delivery of the Plan is crucial for […]
9 August 2021
The National Farmers’ Federation says new research into the impact of the labelling of fake meat products on shoppers is further evidence that action must be taken to correct labelling laws. The research carried out by Australia’s meat, poultry and seafood sectors, found that up to 61% of those surveyed reported to being misled by […]
6 August 2021
On this year’s AgDay, Friday 19 November, the NFF is challenging Australians to consider the career opportunities in agriculture and to embark on an #AgVenture. “There is a job for everyone in agriculture – whether it’s riding the boundary fences of a Top End cattle station or breeding the next breakthrough wheat variety in an […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has launched its telecommunications survey ahead of the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review.Every three years, the Australian Government conducts an Independent Regional Telecommunications Review, and the review committee will be consulting with regional communities and individuals across Australia prior to reporting to the Minister for Regional Communications by 31 December 2021. […]
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