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Export bans and bitter water plans - NFF's decade of discontent

Export bans and bitter water plans - NFF's decade of discontent

As the National Farmers' Federation celebrates 40 years of leadership this week, we've been looking back at the highs and lows of each decade of advocacy. Here's a look at 2010 to 2019.

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Political and rural leaders cross wires on drought strategy

Political and rural leaders cross wires on drought strategy

PM says government's policy has industry support, while NFF says more must be done to develop a national drought plan.

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New century's trade, drought and bush frictions hit NFF radar

New century's trade, drought and bush frictions hit NFF radar

As the National Farmers' Federation celebrates 40 years of leadership this week, we've been looking back at the highs and lows of each decade of advocacy. Here's a look at the early 2000s.

More Murray Darling fish deaths coming in summer: Water minister

More Murray Darling fish deaths coming in summer: Water minister

Emergency response plan aims to co-ordinate preventive measures across state and federal governments.

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Ag to fall $16b short of its $100b growth target: NFF

Ag to fall $16b short of its $100b growth target: NFF

National Farmers' Federation report card finds ag sector won't reach its goal to a $100b a year sector by 2030.

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George Bush, Mabo and War on the Wharves: NFF in the 1990s

George Bush, Mabo and War on the Wharves: NFF in the 1990s

As the NFF prepares to celebrate 40 years in Canberra tonight, we look at the big moments for the national farm lobby group through the 1990s.

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Wide combs, Mudginberri and the march on Canberra: the NFF in the 1980s

Wide combs, Mudginberri and the march on Canberra: the NFF in the 1980s

As the National Farmers' Federation prepares to celebrate their 40th birthday at a gala dinner on Monday night, we've taken a look back through each of their decades. Here's what happened in the 1980s.

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Electrifying opportunities for small town micro-grids

Electrifying opportunities for small town micro-grids

In an effort to reduce power price pain, federal government is funding research into local power supply solutions

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Drought needs a different response than sudden natural disasters

Drought needs a different response than sudden natural disasters

Fires, floods, and cyclones require rebuilding but drought needs a sustainable solution: Littleproud

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Funding for Indonesian grain partnership critical

Funding for Indonesian grain partnership critical

Farming groups have called for the FTA with Indonesia to be ratified swiftly, but also for strategic partnership to be funded adequately.

Growers must fly the sustainability flag higher

Growers must fly the sustainability flag higher

A farm's sustainable credentials are increasingly worth worrying about.

Alluvial water find may deliver Hughenden 1000 jobs

Alluvial water find may deliver Hughenden 1000 jobs

If the Flinders Shire Council can scientifically prove the sustainability of an alluvial water source close to its 15 Mile irrigated agriculture project, it predicts 10,000 to 20,000ha of high value crops could be added to Hughenden's economy.

Wired tyres - the digital drive

Wired tyres - the digital drive

Nokian Heavy Tyres to launch smart technology at Germany's Agritechnica