The development and adoption of technology has long underpinned growth and sustainability improvements in Australia’s primary production sector. More rapid and focused development and adoption of technology – including digital innovations – by farm businesses and supply chain participants will be critical to maintain Australia’s competitive advantage in food and fibre markets and to deliver on consumer demands. The agriculture sector will also need to look at non-traditional opportunities and innovations.
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the review of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme Deed and Guidelines as a chance to reduce red tape and make the scheme work better for farmers and...
It remains unclear whether recent and proposed Commonwealth water purchases are being financed through WESA or via the undisclosed Federal Budget allocation. If the latter is correct, then remaining WESA funds should be...
At a high-level, NFF does not support the proposals outlined in the Discussion Paper. Reforms must be guided by the principles of efficiency, fairness, and supporting regional economic resilience. In our view, the...
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