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The NFF believe the bill does not recognise the established standards and guidelines process, and proposes to ban mulesing in NSW by 1 January 2022, and to mandate the use of pain relief for a range of livestock husbandry procedures. The NFF does not support these provisions, for the reasons outlined below. Download PDF File
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
27 August 2020
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed today’s announcement of an ACCC inquiry into perishable agricultural goods. Chief Executive Tony Mahar said there continued to be systemic power imbalances across Australia’s food supply chain and a Government-sanctioned inquiry into these markets was a prudent step. “The importance of a robust, sustainable food supply chain, from paddock […]
26 August 2020
While the NFF is a strong advocate for agricultural trade between countries, this trade must be managed so as not to put at risk our favourable pest and disease status, which is vital for farming, for the wider community and the environment. The NFF and its member organisations are concerned that the biosecurity risk associated […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
25 August 2020
Farmers, foresters and the greater agriculture supply chain have applauded a commitment by National Cabinet today to develop a national Agricultural Worker Movement Code, following calls from the National Farmers’ Federation and state farming organisations. Speaking after the meeting, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said all states and territories had agreed to develop the Code within […]
21 August 2020
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to provide asubmission to the 2020 Productivity Commission National Water Reform Issues Paper. Since its creation in in 2004, the National Water Initiative principles have served as provided an enduring framework which has advanced water reform in Australia. Significant progress has been made and material outcomes have […]
Tags: Environment
Farming groups from around the country have written to the Prime Minister and all state premiers urging action on the border restrictions hampering ag supply chains. View the letter below:
Australia’s peak farm body has thrown its weight behind an aspirational economy-wide target of net carbon zero by 2050 (NCZ2050). Members of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) have voted in favour of the landmark policy – which includes strict caveats regarding fair implementation and economic viability – at an online meeting this month. NFF President […]
20 August 2020
NSW Farmers, Food Frontier and the National Farmers’ Federation have today marked the launch of the new national Future of Protein Forum that brings together traditional livestock, plant, and alternative protein producers to meet the projected demand for Australian protein. NSW Farmers’ CEO Peter Arkle said that the Forum would be a great opportunity for […]
19 August 2020
A decision by the Chinese Government to immediately launch a one-year anti-dumping investigation into Australia’s wine imports is baffling and deeply concerning. As is the prospect of a countervailing duties investigation, which has also been flagged with the Australian Government, by Chinese authorities today. Australian wine exporters, like all Australian farmers, operate in a free […]
18 August 2020
Chief Executive, Tony Mahar said the National Farmers’ Federation supported the extension of Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL) to seafood and pre-packed cut flowers. The extension will be one of the contemplations in a review of the CoOL regulation by the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources. The review will examine the impacts of […]
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