Innovation Review: Submission
The NFF’s 31 July 2008 submission to the Australian Government’s Innovation Review notes that agriculture boasts one of the highest productivity rates of any industry in Australia through a strong commitment to research and development, which must continue in order to compete in the global marketplace.
Chemicals and Plastics Regulation Draft Report: Submission
The NFF’s April 2008 submission offers a realistic way forward for reducing the chronic over-regulation of the chemicals and plastics sector, which has had an unjustifiable cost-impost on agriculture and undermined risk-management principles by creating confusion about compliance and jurisdictional authority.
Pricing and Supply Arrangement in the Australian and Global Chemical and Fertiliser Markets: Submission
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 […]
Draft Report of Chemicals of Security Concern: Submission
The NFF’s 3 April 2008 submission to COAG’s Draft Report of Chemicals of Security Concern recognises that two years of industry consultation by Government has developed a workable framework for managing this important security issue. The NFF welcomes a transparent and cost-effective management framework that builds in consultation with industry as a permanent feature of […]
Operating Principles in Relation to Spray Drift Risk: Submission
The NFF’s 20 March 2008 submission to the APVMA assesses the draft Operating Principles in Relation to Spray Drift Risk. As well as providing feedback and raising concerns with the Australian Government, the NFF outlines its own plan to drive improved management of spray drift through awareness-raising and a whole of industry approach.
2008 Federal Budget Submission
The NFF’s 21 January 2008 submission to the Australian Government presses the case for responsible capacity building investment in Australia – including climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, a wholistic transport infrastructure overhaul, education and training initiatives, and focused engagement on international trade opportunities – under the 2008-09 Federal Budget.
NSW Government’s GM Moratorium Review: Submission
The NFF’s 29 August 2007 submission calls on the NSW Government to lift its moratorium on gene technology.
B-Triple Road Network Access: Submission
The NFF’s 21 August 2007 submission looks for improved access to the road network for higher productivity vehicles, such as B-triples, to unlock productivity gains, offset additional registration costs and improve Australian farmers’ competitiveness on domestic and global markets. The submission highlights some of the key immediate and strategic needs of the farm sector with […]
Victorian Government’s GM Moratorium Review: Submission
The NFF’s 13 August 2007 submission calls on the Victorian Government to lift its moratorium on gene technology.
South Australian Government’s GM Moratorium Review: Submission
The NFF’s 13 August 2007 submission calls on the South Australian Government to lift its moratorium on gene technology.