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2012 Media Releases

The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) makes public comment on the full gamut of policies and issues that affect Australian agriculture and its pivotal role in supporting a vibrant national economy, a sustainable environment and societal wellbeing.

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May 2012

• Australia and New Zealand join forces at World Farmers’ - 17 May 2012
• Ruralco joins NFF: adding strength to the Farmers’ voice - 16 May 2012
• Agriculture misses out on rate cuts, Loan Monitor shows - 14 May 2012
• Farmers welcome education funding - 11 May 2012
• Ag survives tough budget, but more investment needed for growth - 8 May 2012
• Invest in food and fibre, Mr Treasurer - 7 May 2012
• The Asian century: the new golden era for Aust ag? - 3 May 2012
• Farmers, open your gates on FarmDay - 1 May 2012
• RBA cuts rates: will farmers see the benefits? - 1 May 2012

April 2012

• No replacement on drought leaves farmers high and dry - 27 April 2012
• Agriculture road map leads to Adelaide - 26 April 2012
• Greater transparency of foreign investments needed - 23 April 2012
• Better late than never: Cutting green tape for farmers - 20 April 2012
• New focus on agricultural issues for NRAC - 20 April 2012
• Official rates remain on hold, but some rate movements - 18 April 2012
• Build infrastructure, create balance in the Basin Plan - 16 April 2012
• NFF on the road talking farming, water & NRM - 16 April 2012
• Business advisory forum fails to consider agriculture - 12 April 2012
• Fuelling the agricultural energy debate - 12 April 2012
• Future of farming in Victoria’s hands - 12 April 2012
• Government invests in future of farming - 4 April 2012
• Ag issues and opportunities on the Wagga agenda - 2 April 2012

March 2012

• Darwin to host Blueprint forum: NT pastoralists, have your say - 27 March 2012
• Rates fluctuate as farmers face varying conditions - 20 March 2012
• WA farmers, have your say on farming’s future - 20 March 2012
• Calls for ‘Skills for all Australians’ to include ag focus - 19 March 2012
• Right decision to maintain independent water regulator - 15 March 2012
• Farmers, have your say on wildlife corridors - 8 March 2012
• Report confirms: 2012 is a good year to be a farmer - 6 March 2012
• Yoghurt grows on trees, say kids: Farmers call for action - 5 March 2012
• Blueprint forum travels to Toowoomba - 2 March 2012
• Farm Facts 2012: Farmers are batting above the average - 1 March 2012

February 2012

• Canberra host to Blueprint forum for agricultural industry - 27 February 2012
• Liaison Officers provide valuable service for farmers - 24 February 2012
• Infrastructure, not purchase, key to water savings - 23 February 2012
• Banks pass on cuts to farmers, NFF Monitor shows - 21 February 2012
• NFF welcomes new Blueprint partner: Woolworths - 20 February 2012
• Report fails to acknowledge crucial role of farmers - 16 February 2012
• NFF welcomes Government commitment to broadband for all - 8 February 2012
• Your input needed: Blueprint for Australian Agriculture - 7 February 2012
• Farmers welcome flood disaster relief payments - 6 February 2012

January 2012

• Guarantees on farm gate prices needed, say farmers - 31 January 2012
• Industry Roundtable tackles agricultural labour shortage - 31 January 2012
• NFF praises Governor-General’s Australia Day address - 27 January 2012
• NFF welcomes interim Independent Scientific Committee appointments - 27 January 2012
• Farmers: have your say on Australia’s employment laws - 24 January 2012
• First step in addressing farmers' foreign investment concerns - 18 January 2012
• NFF Budget Submission: continued investment in ag critical - 17 January 2012
• Welcome to 2012: the Australian Year of the Farmer - 1 January 2012

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