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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
In shearing sheds, paddocks, schools, homes and offices more than 150 events will take place across Australia today to celebrate National Agriculture Day. In it’s fourth year, AgDay celebrates the plentiful, quality, safe food and fibre produced in Australia and the men, women and families behind it – our farmers and our farm workforce. NFF […]
20 November 2020
Almost one quarter of Australians say COVID-19 has made them more conscious of where their food comes from, according to new research by the National Farmers’ Federation, released today on National Agriculture Day. NFF President and Liverpool Plains farmer, Fiona Simson said panic buying and temporary supermarket shortages had caused angst for many Australians. “It […]
The National Farmers’ Federation has recognised the efforts of a Canberra man, who detected the larvae of the grain industry’s no.1 enemy, the khapra beetle, in the packaging of a new fridge. Brett Burdett, this week received a community award for his decision to report a detection of the unusual insect in August. Reporting of […]
12 November 2020
National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson has congratulated The Hon. Ed Husic MP on his new responsibility of shadow agriculture spokesperson. “We look forward to briefing Mr Husic on the NFF’s plan for agriculture to be a $100 billion industry by 2030. A plan that has the support of his party, the Government and industry.” […]
10 November 2020
Due to popular demand, Australians can now show their support for farmers by owning their very own limited release ‘I Love Farmers’ t-shirt. The special ‘I Love Farmers’ collection also features a trucker cap, apron, tote bag and bumper sticker and is now available here, just in time for National Agriculture Day, on Friday 20 […]
9 November 2020
An alarming new report out today by CSIRO, confirms Australian agriculture is at risk of increased disease outbreaks and pest incursions, weakened exports and damage to our global trading reputation. The prediction comes after the absence in the October Federal Budget of any meaningful new funding commitment to strengthen the national biosecurity system and following, […]
4 November 2020
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