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The NFF defers to the APVMA’s expert scientific expertise on the matter of the safety of zilpaterol hydrochloride (zilpaterol). We support the internationally recognised scientific principles and processes used by the APVMA in assessing the safety of agvet chemicals. The NFF has significant concerns about the trade risks associated with registration of zilpaterol in Australia, […]
Tags: Farm Business
23 June 2020
The farm sector has welcomed a move by the Federal Government to reduce fees for tertiary agriculture courses by up to 62 per cent, as recognition of agriculture as an essential and high-growth industry. Education Minister Dan Tehan made the announcement on Friday, as part of a new policy that aims to steer students to […]
22 June 2020
National Farmers’ Federation President, Fiona Simson has praised the Federal Government’s focus on the interests of farmers as official negotiations towards a free trade agreement between the United Kingdom and Australia begin. In an address today, Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said securing benefits for Australian agriculture, was a top priority when negotiations between the two […]
18 June 2020
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed initiatives by the Federal Government to enhance Australia’s fuel security. The Government has opened a Request for Information (RFI) process to identify opportunities to increase Australia’s domestic fuel storage capacity. “It is important that viable storage options are identified through this process,” NFF CEO Tony Mahar said. “We […]
Tags: Farm Business
16 June 2020
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) bioenergy roadmap consultation paper. Bioenergy remains largely an untapped source of energy in Australia, comprising approximately four per cent of total energy consumption in contrast to the European Union’s 10 per cent use, and suggests there is significant […]
Tags: Farm Business
15 June 2020
Australia’s livestock industry is pleased to welcome vendors back to saleyards and selling centres across Australia from today. The relaxed restrictions still require anyone attending saleyards to carry out social distancing and good hygiene practices. Many facilities have put in place measures to assist with social distancing. Vendors were previously prohibited from attending livestock sales as […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed today’s announcement from Agriculture Minister David Littleproud on the first program under the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment’s Agricultural Stewardship Package. Australia’s leading research and innovation university ANU has been commissioned to deliver an incentive pilot for famers. The NFF, as part of the Stewardship Package, […]
12 June 2020
Already in 2020, 14 Australians have been killed in quad bike accidents. At least 267 Australians have died in quad bike related incidents since 2001. On average, there are 16 quad bike related deaths per year. The human toll Quad bikes remain a popular farm vehicle, but the danger they pose can’t be denied. Almost […]
Tags: Workforce
10 June 2020
By NFF President Fiona Simson Whilst no doubt a landmark judgment, the agricultural sector is echoing the Brett Cattle Company’s calls for no appeal by this Government in the Live Export Trade Class Action. The sector desperately wants closure after 9 years of pain. On 2 June, Justice Steven Rares of the Federal Court held […]
9 June 2020
The Cairns Group Farm Leaders, which the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is a member and secretariat of, has urged world governments to ensure the free, open and rules-based international trading system is not compromised in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The group, representing Australia, Argentina, Brazil, New Zealand and Uruguay, has declared its support […]
5 June 2020
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