The NFF’s April 2008 submission to the Senate Select Committee on Agriculture and Related Industries notes that fertiliser and chemical prices have more than doubled over the last 12 months – eating into farmer margins and coming on top of mounting costs – forcing farmers to adjust their production systems, often at the expense of productivity.
You may also like
Statement on ministerial roundtable on fuel supply
Comments attributable to NFF President Hamish McIntyre The National Farmers’ Federation welcomed the opportunity to take part in today’s ministerial roundtable convened by Chris Bowen alongside Julie Collins, Tim Ayres...
Stacey DavidsonStatement on ministerial roundtable on fuel supply
Comments attributable to NFF President Hamish McIntyre The National Farmers’ Federation welcomed the opportunity to take part in today’s ministerial roundtable convened by Chris Bowen alongside Julie Collins, Tim Ayres...
Inquiry into the operation and adequacy of the National Employment Standards (NES)
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Workplace Relations Skills and Training has been commissioned by the Minister for Workplace Relations Amanda Rishworth to conduct an inquiry into the...
Chrissy Kerin
Add comment