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A parliamentary inquiry into agriculture’s $100-billion-by-2030 vision has supported many of the National Farmers’ Federation’s ideas to propel farm sector growth. NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar welcomed the recommendations of the House of Representatives, Growing Australia inquiry, released today. “It is pleasing to see that the Committee has supported many of tactics within the 2030 Roadmap, which […]
14 December 2020
*This is a joint media release from the NFF and Regional TechHub. From today, regional Australians can access free, independent advice on the best internet and mobile phone connection for their work, study and lifestyle needs. The Regional Tech Hub, which builds on the valuable services delivered by volunteer organisation Better Internet for Rural, Regional and Remote Australia (BIRRR) was launched today […]
11 December 2020
National Farmers’ Federation Chief Executive Tony Mahar has called on the Australian Government to urgently implement all recommendations from the ACCC’s Perishable Agricultural Goods Inquiry. “The NFF fully supports the ACCC findings from the investigation into perishable agricultural commodities,” Mr Mahar said. “What the ACCC have found is not surprising but deeply concerning – that […]
National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson is imploring anyone with experience or knowledge of mistreatment when working on Australian farms to inform the appropriate authorities. “I continue to be sickened to learn of instances where often young men and women, many visitors to our country, are subject to mistreatment when working on Australian farms. “Seasonal, […]
10 December 2020
The National Farmers’ Federation says the Government’s suite of climate change action measures will recognise agriculture for its significant contribution to Australia’s emissions reduction task and ensure it continued to be a leader in the mitigation of climate change. President Fiona Simson said the methodologies released by Energy & Emissions Reduction Minister Taylor, complemented […]
Drought-breaking rains have almost single-handedly held the value of farm output firm, according to the National Farmers’ Federation’s 2020 Report Card, released today. The Report Card provides a pulse check of the NFF-led goal for agriculture to be a $100 billion industry by 2030, looking at policy and investment progress across the five key areas […]
9 December 2020
The National Farmers’ Federation says the Government’s suite of climate change action measures will recognise agriculture for its significant contribution to Australia’s emissions reduction task and ensure it continues to be a leader in the mitigation of climate change. President Fiona Simson said the methodologies released today by Energy & Emissions Reduction Minister Taylor, […]
4 December 2020
Submission to Independent review of the House Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy inquiry into the Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation and Mitigation) Bill 2020, and notes the complementary Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation and Mitigation) (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2020. Download PDF File
27 November 2020
The National Farmers Federation has today called on Murray Darling Basin Ministerial Council Ministers to get on with the job, ahead of its meeting on Friday. “In the lead up to almost every Minco meeting, the NFF on behalf of our members, provides a letter detailing the key Basin priorities for agriculture and regional communities, and awaits an […]
26 November 2020
The input of more than 500 farmers and subject matter experts has contributed to a report released today by the National Farmers’ Federation, which is a preliminary step towards transforming the relationship between agriculture and environmental management and enhancement. The Recognising On-farm Biodiversity Management report delivers on Phase 1 of the Federal Government’s Australian Farm Biodiversity Scheme and was prepared by the Australian Farm Institute. “Farmers manage over 50% of the Australian landscape,” NFF CEO Tony Mahar said. “Farmers and […]
23 November 2020
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