South Australian Farmers Federation (SAFF)
Who Are We?
The South Australian Farmers Federation is the State's principal farmer organisation with a proud history of representation and support for farmers dating back more than 100 years. We represent industries which have helped to build South Australia , and will continue to play a key role in its future.
We have a dedicated team of people who work in partnership with government departments, statutory authorities, politicians, businesses, the media and, most importantly, our members to assist in the development of the rural sector. This team consists of specialists with extensive knowledge in areas as diverse as industrial relations, natural resource management, communication/public relations, education and training, farm profitability, finance, debt mediation and trade.
The Federation has resources dedicated to:
- providing timely and certain processes for addressing Aboriginal heritage issues for land holders;
- providing information on Native Title to land holders and the community and;
- seeking adequate representation for land holders affected by Native Title claims and equity and security of tenure for agricultural pursuits.
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Why Negotiate?
The Federation believes that reconciliation is a two-way street, with significant mutual benefits. With goodwill and mutual respect from all parties, we can lessen the differences within local communities, and with co-operation, we can work for a more equitable future for all rural and remote Australians. The South Australian Farmers Federation is prepared to play its part in the process and seeks the ongoing support of Aboriginal organisations in our joint endeavours.
The Federation sees participating in the SA Native Title Resolution Negotiations as one important part of helping South Australian farmers achieve sustainable profitability by providing representation, leadership and services to members, and fostering a unified voice to promote farming interests.
Agriculture and horticulture contribute more than $4.0 billion annually to Gross State Production (GSP) and account for around 55% of the State's export revenue. The Centre for International Economics has forecast that over the next decade these industries have the potential to contribute an additional $1.0 billion to the State economy. The sector is therefore of critical importance at the personal, community, State and national levels.
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What Do We Want To Achieve?
The South Australian Farmers Federation aims to resolve matters arising from Native Title claims in an harmonious manner. The Federation supports solving broader Aboriginal issues, noting that some of these issues are shared by all rural and remote Australians.
Current Priorities include:
- certainty of access for Native Title claimant groups;
- certainty of tenure for pastoralists; and
- transparent and practical on-ground management of Aboriginal Heritage.
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For More Information
For more information, please visit the SA Native Title Resolution online Resource Centre, email info@sanativetitleresolution.com.au or contact SAFF direct.
South Australian Farmers Federation
PO Box 6014, Halifax Street SA 5000
Phone: + 61 8 8232 5555
Fax: + 61 8 8232 1311
email nlong@saff.com.au
www.saff.com.au
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