(RRRCC) Digital Technology Hub — consultation paper
The Digital Tech Hub is an important initiative that will help to deliver on Goal 4: Digital capacity building for regional, rural and remote Australia, and the RRRCC welcomed the government’s 2019-20 Budget commitment to establish the Hub. The RRRCC believes that Australian society and the economy stand to gain from having regional, rural and […]
FarmHub introduces drought preparedness resources
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 […]
NFF Code sets the ground rules for farm data
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 […]
(RRRCC) Design of alternative voice service trials – request for comments and expressions of interest
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 […]
Biotechnology
New technologies and the improved use of available technologies – such a biotechnology and genetically modified (GM) crops – have assisted Australian farmers achieve efficiency and productivity gains, and have helped ensure Australian agriculture can remain competitive on international markets. The NFF recognises the potential of biotechnology (including gene technology) as a valuable tool within […]
Research & Development
The NFF is of the view that relevant agricultural Research& Development (R&D) underpins innovation to produce better quality and more competitively priced food and fibre. The NFF fully supports the current model for rural R&D, co-funded through government contributions and agricultural industry levies. Continuous productivity improvements are required to maintain the sector’s competitiveness. Key to […]
Telecommunications
The NFF believes that all rural and regional Australians are entitled to equal access to reliable and affordable telecommunications – and we maintain a constant ‘watching brief’ to ensure that the Australian Government adequately meets the needs of people in country areas. Telecommunications services, be it phone, mobile or internet, are of vital importance for […]
Senate inquiry into financial technology and regulatory technology
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 […]
Ministers take landmark step on drought prepardeness
An important step towards ensuring Australia is better prepared for droughts into the future was taken at a meeting of Commonwealth, state and territory agriculture ministers in Moree today. The National Farmers’ Federation addressed the AgMin meeting on its long-term drought policy. The document, which has the support of NFF’s 35 members, maps a government-industry […]
(RRRCC) NBN Pricing Review Consultation Paper 2
The NBN project has the potential to deliver a multitude of economic and social benefits. Access to communications services has been proven to increase average household income and employment.2 Digital connectedness reduces costs,3 boosts productivity, and delivers better social engagement, health, and wellbeing. These benefits should be shared with all Australians. DOWNLOAD PDF FILE