NATIONAL FARMERS FEDERATION

The Federal Government announced amendments to the NVES legislation this week. Credit: Quality Stock Arts, Shutterstock.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Government alters vehicle efficiency standards

Government changes efficiency standards for four-wheel-drives and sports utility vehicles.

27 March 2024

 Utes could be disproportionately disadvantaged under the government's proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard. Photo Ben White.
MACHINERY

Price hikes on farm utes expected under proposed NVES

Utes and 4WDs could be disadvantaged under the proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standards.

11 March 2024

 NFF president David Jochinke said the report was another example of independent analysis supporting producers' claims are entirely valid. Photo courtesy of NFF.
AGRIBUSINESS

Academics back opposition to proposed biosecurity levy

ANU academics have validated concerns about the proposed BPL, and offered two alternatives.

25 February 2024

 NFF says farmers can be part of the solution to the regional housing crisis. Photo Credit: Julia Kuleshova, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

NFF pushes for regional housing solutions

Farmers can be part of the solution to the regional housing crisis, says NFF.

09 February 2024

 NFF president, David Jochinke, said NFF support the oversight and processes of Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer. Photo courtesy of the NFF.
LIVESTOCK

Still no decision on "complex" MV Bahijah situation

Cattle have been unloaded from the MV Bahijah, but there's no decision on the remaining livestock.

05 February 2024

 Telecommunications companies and Government are under fire for failing to provide essential services.
TECHNOLOGY

Regional telecommunications fail as Government review gets underway

Telecommunication failure leaves communities unable to contact 000.

29 January 2024

Cattle producers have been left waiting on compensation for the unlawful closure of the live export trade in 2011, after the Government rejected its $510m counteroffer. Photo: Mark Saunders.
CATTLE

Government rejects cattle class action counteroffer

The $510 million cattle class action counteroffer has been rejected.

22 January 2024

  NFF welcomes the appointment of Dr Craig Emerson as Independent Reviewer of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct. Picture Mark Saunders.
AGRIBUSINESS

Independent advisor appointed to review supermarket code

Food and Grocery Code of Conduct to be led by Dr Craig Emerson.

14 January 2024

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Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

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Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

PARTNER CONTENT

Safety first for the year ahead

Since 1870, Blundstone, have supported & protecting farmers across Australia from

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Precise and Productive Seeding Equipment

The success of next year's harvest begins now, with strong preparation and planning.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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Research Report: Sheds

Sheds play a vital role in farming, offering shelter and protection for people, machinery, livestock and valuable inputs like chemicals and fertiliser.

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

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Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli went to Agritechnica, Germany. This report covers the key award winners from the event and some of the latest autonomous platforms displayed.

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Research Report: Fronting Up

This Research Report looks at harvester fronts including research and expertise from Kondinin Group’s Ben White, with input from harvesting specialists Brett Asphar, Kassie Van Der Westhuizen, Murray Skayman and Martin Reichelt.