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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has responded to the release today of the first National Environmental Standards under the EPBC Act. NFF President Hamish McIntyre said the standards for Matters of National Environmental Significance, Environmental Offsets, Data and Information, and Community Engagement would determine the next phase of environmental approvals and the Federal Government’s…
In responding to these findings, it is equally important that changes preserve confidence among farmers and project proponents alike who have made long-term investment decisions based on existing methodology settings. While integrity is fundamental, so too is confidence that Scheme settings will remain sufficiently stable for those undertaking long-term investment decisions. We recognise that the…
Australian agriculture’s leaders gathered at Parliament House in Canberra tonight to celebrate the sector reaching $100 billion in farmgate output four years ahead of schedule and to begin the conversation about the next national north star for Australian agriculture. Hosted by the National Farmers’ Federation in Parliament’s Great Hall, the $100 billion celebration brought together […] The post…
About 250 leaders from across Australia’s agricultural supply chain are in Canberra today for the National Farmers’ Federation’s biennial Leaders’ Summit, a deliberately convened national conversation about the future of farming. Held at Gandel Hall at the National Gallery of Australia, the sold-out Summit brings together farmers, ministers, diplomats, economists, retailers, banks, supply chain…
Minister, thank you for your remarks, and for the Government’s continued engagement with Australian agriculture, we look forward to seeing you again tonight at the $100bn celebration. Good morning, everyone. It is terrific to see you all here. Charlotte (Wundersitz) has already taken you through some of the people joining us today. It is an […] The post President’s opening address at the Leaders’…
It is important to note that a stronger focus on reducing fossil methane emissions must not come at the expense of reduced support for innovation and research and development within agriculture. Agriculture remains hard-to-abate, and available methane reduction technologies vary significantly between production systems. Continued public and private investment is required to develop commercially…
Statement attributable to NFF Horticulture Council Executive Officer, Richard Shannon Australia cannot keep growing its population and make cuts to the workforce that feeds it. Australia’s peak body representing horticulture is warning that proposals to reduce migration numbers must recognise the critical role temporary migrant workers play in maintaining Australia’s food security and keeping…
Comments attributable to NFF Sustainable Development Committee Chair, Angus Atkinson The Federal Government has today released its first guide for farmers and agricultural landholders on changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. The National Farmers’ Federation is extremely concerned it does not enable food and fibre producers to make informed decisions about…
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on the Federal Government to urgently commit funding to wild dog control, as the nation’s leading management program faces an uncertain future. Funding for the National Wild Dog Management Coordinator is due to expire at the end of September, with funding for the National Wild Dog Action Plan […] The post Dog days ahead if funding fails appeared…
The Draft Report characterises the modelled impacts on downstream water users as relatively small and manageable – we do not accept that characterisation. While the modelling indicates that high-security entitlements remain unaffected, it identifies potential reductions in general security diversions of around 2-3% in drier years and reductions in end-of-year allocations of between 1-3%. This […]…
