Tariff cuts for beef, seafood, cheese, fruit & honey further sweeten Australia-Japan trade deal

Australia’s trade relationship with Japan continues to deliver a smorgasbord of benefits for farmers. The fourth round of tariff cuts, negotiated through the Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA), will take effect tomorrow with the big winners beef, seafood, cheese, fruit and honey. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Fiona Simson said Australia’s high quality, safe food […]

Revised fruit & veggie code protects farmers from rotten contracts

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed additional protections for fruit and vegetable growers in the revised Horticulture Code of Conduct which will come into force tomorrow. NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the revised code, a product of extensive consultation between Government and industry, served to level the playing field between farmers and large […]