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The National Farmers Federation welcomes the Productivity Commission review into Australia’s maritime logistics systems initiated by the Treasurer and the Trade Minister. “We welcome any review that can work through structural issues with our international freight supply chains, noting that Australia’s port and stevedoring services have been rated as some of the most unproductive in […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
14 December 2021
Just in time for holiday listening the National Farmers Federation has unveiled a new podcast Australian Farmers – Telling Our Story, an immersive series designed to better connect Australians with their food and fibre and the practices and personalities behind the farm gate.The podcast is hosted by Channel 7 weather presenter, newsreader and former Gundagai local, […]
Tags: Environment, Farm Business, Innovation
The Government’s fast-tracking of money to transform a renaissance of Australian manufacturing is pragmatic and prudent, NFF President Fiona Simson said. “COVID-19, the resulting supply chain congestions and other challenges have highlighted the real risk Australian agriculture, and the wider nation faces by a reliance on the import of key inputs such as plant protection […]
Tags: Farm Business, Innovation
10 December 2021
National Farmers’ Federation President, Fiona Simson has welcomed the release of Labor’s Powering Australia plan, saying the policy and associated modelling provide a commendable level of transparency heading into the election. “With so much at stake for our regions in the transition to net zero, we commend the Opposition for putting forward a considered and detailed policy, […]
7 December 2021
The National Farmers Federation congratulates Fiona Nash on her appointment as Australia’s first Regional Education Commissioner. The role, which will oversee implementation of recommendations from the National Regional, Rural and Remote Tertiary Education Strategy (the Napthine Review) has the goal of reducing the disparity in educational outcomes between city and country students. President of the […]
The National Farmers’ Federation is encouraged by the Prime Ministers’ comments with respect to the establishment of a Productivity Commission inquiry into ports and waterfront issue. “We welcome this review into our international freight supply chains, and the Prime Minister’s acknowledgement that industrial relations disruptions on our waterfront have exacerbated the cost blow outs and […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare, Farm Business
3 December 2021
The National Farmers Federation welcomes Round 2 of the Regional Connectivity Program (RCP) as another step towards fixing the communications inequity facing Australians outside city bounds. “Currently, the ability for farmers and other regional Australians to do business, to access the same entertainment and lifestyle options and in some cases, even the same emergency services, […]
Tags: Farm Business
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the Productivity Commission’s (PC) inquiry report into the Right to Repair, handed down today, recommending a right to repair for farm machinery. “Farmers, as small business owners, should have the same right as anyone else to have their machinery repaired by a suitable qualified repairer, without the fear of […]
Tags: Farm Business
As Australia embarks on its plans to deliver net zero emissions by 2050, PwC Australia is working with the Macdoch Foundation and the National Farmers Federation to conduct one of the biggest research programs of its kind to establish the link between enhancing natural capital and farm profitability. Farming for the Future will aim to test […]
Tags: Farm Business, Innovation
NFF President Fiona Simson is encouraging farmers to take care of themselves and their families as the flood situation in NSW continues to unfold. “This situation across parts of the grainbelt in NSW and Queensland is still playing out and unfortunately many farmers won’t know the extent of the damage until waters recede. With more […]
Tags: Environment
1 December 2021
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