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New South Wales’ Namoi region will be further developed to promote agriculture particularly beef, sheep and poultry through a partnership between Namoi Unlimited, the NSW Government and the Future Food Systems CRC. The development is part of the Namoi’s appointment as one of four Regional Jobs Precinct’s in regional NSW, which is an extension of […]
8 April 2021
Today, the European Union (EU) announced haloumi would be added to the growing list of geographical indicators (GI) products. The move means Australian cheesemakers could be forbidden from using the term ‘haloumi’ to describe their cheese. “This is a negative outcome for Australian farmers, processors, and consumers who now risk having their consumption choices needlessly […]
1 April 2021
The National Farmers’ Federation supports the introduction of a dedicated Agriculture Visa The Australian agriculture sector is an economic powerhouse with huge potential for expansion, but the rate at which the sector is able to grow and prosper depends largely on its ability to overcome serious, chronic labour shortages. To provide a stable and sustainable […]
Tags: Farm Business
31 March 2021
Free trade agreements are vitally important to Australian agriculture. More than 80% of Australia’s farm exports go to countries which have signed FTAs with Australia. The European Union remains one of the few unrealised opportunities with respect to new FTAs. The success of Australian agriculture is heavily linked to international trade. More than 70% of […]
Women with a passion for shaping agriculture’s future have until Wednesday, 14 April to apply for the National Farmers’ Federation’s 2021 Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. The Program is an opportunity to take part in one-on-one mentoring; to investigate leadership pathways and to network with like-minded leaders. In its fourth year, graduates of the Diversity […]
29 March 2021
Farmers in flood impacted areas of the east coast are counting the cost of this week’s rain. National Farmers Federation chief executive Tony Mahar said it was too early to determine the exact extent of the damage but it was significant. “Farmers lost livestock, had pastures and infrastructure inundated and were cut off from their […]
27 March 2021
The ACCC has today published the final report from its inquiry into Murray-Darling Basin water markets. The NFF cautiously welcomes the report’s findings. “Irrigators will be cautious of proposals to create new agencies and more regulation that might impose further costs for farmers,” NFF CEO Tony Mahar said. “Water trading is a critically important tool […]
26 March 2021
National Farmers’ Federation chief executive Tony Mahar says a report today by the ABC of the alleged sexual harassment of female backpackers on a Queensland farm is horrifying and industry and government has to do more to better protect farm workers. “The detailed accounts from a number of female backpackers of alleged sexual harassment by […]
25 March 2021
The National Farmers’ Federation is urging horticulture workers who believe they have been underpaid to report their experience to the relevant authority. “Whether you’re a backpacker, part of the Seasonal Worker Program, a school leaver, or a full-time employee, you are an essential part of our farm sector. “It is crucial that you have a […]
19 March 2021
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has applauded the Federal Government’s announcement on the extension of the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) to 30 September 2021. “The Government has demonstrated it understands the serious supply chain challenges, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, confronting many export industries, including the agriculture sector,” NFF CEO Tony Mahar said. “The […]
11 March 2021
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