Australian and Chinese university students will swap pavement for paddocks through the National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF) China-Australia Youth Agriculture Program, a new immersive experience for Australian and Chinese university students to dive into agriculture and the bush. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is excited to announce the China-Australia Youth Agriculture Program, a new immersive experience […]
1 month ago
With skyrocketing energy prices, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) are encouraging farmers to find savings through smart energy management. NFF Acting Chief Executive Charlie Thomas said food production required significant amounts of energy and rising electricity prices were weighing on farmers’ minds. The EEC’s Navigating a dynamic energy landscape series […]
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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Federal Government’s new biosecurity measures announced today following the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) to Australian tourist hotspot, Bali. NFF President Fiona Simson said farmers were pleased to see additional measures put in place. “Ever since FMD was detected in Bali our industry has been […]
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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is extremely concerned following reports that Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) has spread to Bali. NFF President Fiona Simson is calling on the Federal Government and travellers to immediately step up our defence to protect Australia from this potentially devastating disease. “Now that borders are open, international travel is rapidly […]
Tags: Biosecurity, Biosecurity, health and welfare
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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and the Regional, Rural and RemoteCommunications Coalition (RRRCC) welcomes the opportunity to provide asubmission to the Telstra and TPG application for merger authorisation for proposedspectrum sharing in regional Australia – interested party consultation (theAuthorisation) by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Read the full submission here.
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STATEMENT BY NFF PRESIDENT, FIONA SIMSON We welcome today’s announcement by Minister Bowen. Carbon credits will be critical in achieving Australia’s enhanced climate targets. Confidence and integrity are vital to the success of Australia’s carbon credit system. This review will give farmers and all Australians the confidence that our emissions reduction system is working, as […]
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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is supportive of a harmonised National Farm Debt Mediation Scheme with standardized rules and procedures across each state and territory. The guide will importantly ensure that the principles by which farm debt mediation (FDM) operates across each state and territory are consistent. Read full submission here.
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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the Department) on the National Drought Agreement Review. The National Drought Agreement (NDA) has been a step change in how governments work together to best support Australian farmers during the drought cycle. The next […]
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A long-term, sustainable biosecurity funding pipeline to help protect agriculture, communities, the economy and the environment must be a top priority for the new Federal Government. This was the message delivered by the NFF to new Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister, Senator Murray Watt at the first industry Ministerial roundtable in Canberra today. “Biosecurity, isn’t […]
2 months ago
Newly formed Food Alliance to work constructively with government to find solutions to immediate food related issues. In an unprecedented move an alliance between food industry associations across the food supply chain, from paddock to plate, has been formed to address key issues associated with ensuring reliable and affordable access to food for all Australians […]
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