Statutory consultation on regulations to amend the genetically modified (GM) food crops moratorium in South Australia
The NFF strongly supports the right of farmers to adopt the method of production best suited to their business needs, be that utilising GM, conventional, organic or any combination of these methods of production. We therefore support the proposed regulations, which will facilitate grower choice in mainland South Australia, promote investment in research and development […]
Select Committee on moratorium on the cultivation of Genetically Modified (GM) food crops in South Australia.
The NFF believes that it is critical for the future development of food and fibre to make regulation flexible enough to enable innovation. Access to gene technology would allow farmers to analyse their production and marketing options and to determine whether organic, conventional or gene technology modes of production (or a combination of these methods) […]
Final day to contribute to the Blueprint for Australian Ag
The opportunity to input into the Blueprint for Australian Agriculture closes tomorrow, Friday 13 July, and the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is encouraging all within agriculture that are yet to contribute to have their say today. NFF President Jock Laurie is in Launceston today for the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association conference, where Blueprint is […]