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The National Farmers’ Federation is seeking support for a NSW-based pilot of on-farm quarantine for approved international workers ahead of this year’s harvest season. The pilot would provide a pathway for approved workers waiting in Pacific nations, who have been deemed eligible to make the trip but who do not yet have a pathway to […]
5 October 2021
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the 2021 Regional Telecommunications Review. Access to reliable, affordable, quality telecommunications underpin the viability of regional communities and farming businesses across Australia. Allowing farming and regional families access to the digital economy through business development, education services and social connectivity is essential […]
Tags: Farm Business
1 October 2021
After five years of advocacy by the NFF, an Agriculture Visa is one step closer to becoming a reality with the Governor General signing the legislation into law. NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the milestone represented a new chapter in Australia’s approach to addressing agriculture’s workforce shortages. “We look forward to continuing to work […]
With 50-100mm of rainfall forecast across the southern basin in the next few days and dams already full to overflowing, water allocators need to start thinking outside their conservative box. “The agriculture sector has continued to power Australia’s economy during these difficult times. The resilience of the regions is showing strongly. Now is the time […]
29 September 2021
NFF Chief Executive, Tony Mahar has welcomed remarks by Minister David Littleproud at the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) in a session devoted to leader’s statements. “We are pleased the Australian Agriculture Minister was able to participate in this international event. Making sure Australia’s voice is heard at these forums is critical. Agriculture is leading the world in […]
27 September 2021
Ahead of the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS), Cairns Group Farm Leaders (the ‘Group’) from Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Guatemala, New Zealand, Paraguay, South Africa, and Uruguay has urged that the role of international trade be recognised at the Summit. The NFF is a member of the Group. “The UN Food Systems Summit […]
22 September 2021
NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar today presented to the Senate Inquiry into the labelling of alternative protein products, instigated by Queensland Senator Susan McDonald. In its submission to the Inquiry, 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 […]
17 September 2021
The National Farmers Federation is concerned about the significant cost blow-outs associated with the proposed Hume-Link Transmission Line, with costs blowing out by 250% to $3.317 billion. Proposed transmission lines across Australia within the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) Integrated Systems Plan (ISP) have caused significant issues with land-use conflict amongst farmers, and now are […]
15 September 2021
Australian agriculture is edging closer to the NFF-led goal of $100-billion-by-2030 with phenomenal growth set to see the farm sector tally $73 billion in 2021-2022. The forecast is up from $66 billion last financial year. The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Agriculture, Resource Economics & Sciences (ABARES) paints a glorious picture underpinned by […]
14 September 2021
The NFF has today released an update to its COVID-19 Workforce Guide which includes advice on vaccinations and the workplace. The Guide, first released in April 2020, contains practical information relating to, for example, quarantine requirements for new workers, social distancing at work and financial support as well as work health and safety and industrial relations […]
9 September 2021
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