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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 […]
1 March 2022
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
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
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