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The NFF is largely supportive of the strategies proposed by the NHVR, which would improve the productivity of Australia’s road freight if implemented. Download PDF File
Tags: Farm Business
25 February 2020
From one easy-to-navigate Drought Preparedness e-Guide, farmers can now access over one hundred Farm Risk Management Resources to assist them in preparing for drought. A Commonwealth Government initiative delivered by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), FarmHub is the first national directory of support and assistance measures tailor-made for farmers. The Drought Preparedness e-Guide provides farmers with […]
Tags: Innovation
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today released the first iteration of the Australian Farm Data Code (the Code), in a move designed to help farmers embrace new technologies while maintaining confidence in how their data is used. The landmark Code is the result of collaborative effort led by the NFF, bringing together agricultural technology […]
Tags: Innovation
18 February 2020
Horticulture farmers can breathe a sigh of relief following a common-sense ruling in defence of existing piece work provisions. The High Court of Australia today accepted the National Farmers’ Federation arguments in refusing the Fair Work Ombudsman’s special leave application, in which they sought permission to lodge an appeal against the split decision of the […]
Tags: Workforce
14 February 2020
Sustainability Initiatives Sustainable agricultural practices are at the heart of farming in Australia. The scale, diversity and variability of Australian agriculture demand that Australian farmers maintain the highest standards of land and animal stewardship in order to survive. The Australian agricultural industry’s approach to sustainable agricultural practices is evident across the life cycle of food […]
Tags: Environment
11 February 2020
After years of negotiation, the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) has passed its final hurdle. The agreement was ratified by the Indonesian Parliament last Thursday. “The National Farmers’ Federation is extremely pleased to see this agreement finalised,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. “This agreement represents a huge win for Australian farmers as well as […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
10 February 2020
The RRRCC asks that any alternative technologies for voice service delivery be proven to have greater reliability and performance quality for regional, rural and remote customers. This is directly relevant to the department’s consultation on the design of trials for delivery of alternative voice services. The RRRCC understands that this program is a trial, but […]
Tags: Innovation
Yesterday, a delegation representing agriculture sectors in the EU’s firing line met with the Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack, and the Minister for Trade, Simon Birmingham, to voice their concerns about Australia’s trade negotiations with the European Union. Led by the National Farmers’ Federation, the delegation expressed their dismay that the EU was refusing to […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
6 February 2020
National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson has congratulated David Littleproud on his appointment as Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management. “Having held the agriculture portfolio before and most recently the responsibilities of water, drought, rural finance, natural disaster and emergency management, Minister Littleproud knows the farm sector’s issues better than most,” Ms Simson said. […]
Tags: Environment, Farm Business
Lower interest rates on Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) loans is welcomed good news for farmers, NFF Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar said. “Farmers across the country continue to be severely challenged by the unprecedented drought conditions. “Access to low interest loans allows farmers to maintain valuable breeding stock and to remain in business while the […]
Tags: Farm Business
31 January 2020
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