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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
To mark International Women’s Day 2021, applications open today for the NFF’s fourth annual Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. A now well-established initiative, the Program is a mentoring opportunity for women who want to play a leading role in shaping the future of agriculture and regional Australia. Graduates of the Program, now a 30-strong alumni, […]
9 March 2021
The NFF say today’s release of the much-anticipated National Agriculture Workforce Strategy comes as farmers seek immediate and longer-term answers to crippling worker shortages. NFF CEO Tony Mahar said the strategy unfortunately did not provide a silver bullet but outlined wide-ranging practical measures that if implemented, could increase agriculture’s labour pool for the future. “A […]
5 March 2021
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomed the opportunity to provide comment on the Draft Report of the Independent Review of the Agvet Chemicals Framework (Draft Report). The NFF strongly supports the independence and scientific rigour of our national regulator for agvet chemicals, the APVMA, and this must be maintained. However, we recognise considerable opportunity for […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
3 March 2021
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has confirmed that the severe labour shortages in the horticulture sector have led to a fall in horticulture production across the country. According to ABARES, the lack of supply in overseas harvest workers, particularly from the Working Holiday Maker program, will result in a […]
Farmgate output of $100 billion by 2030 is in farmers’ sights, with today’s forecast for this year to be the sector’s best on record. The Australian Bureau of Agriculture and Resource Economics and Science forecasts farm production to tally $65.9 billion in 2020-2021, driven by strong commodity prices and improved seasonal conditions. “The past three […]
2 March 2021
Today, Infrastructure Australia released its 2021 Infrastructure Priority List, and regional Australia is once again the poor cousin. Of the identified ‘High Priority Projects’, not a single one is in a regional area – with only Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane rating a mention. “Unfortunately, if this is what the Government means when it says it’s […]
26 February 2021
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