Middle East sheep exports policy options.
The NFF has consulted its member organisations on the proposed policy options and supports the view of Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) and the Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council (ALEC) that the four policy options outlined in the discussion paper are reasonable starting points, but that each would require review as new information – such as animal […]
Farmers welcome Labor's plan to make banks more accountable
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed a commitment by Federal Labor to help level the playing field between farmers and the big banks. NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said plans to make it tougher for banks to foreclose on challenged farm debts and to retrospectively examine the charging of default interest were positive. “We […]
Farmers herald Indonesian trade agreement & call for all-of-Parliament support for trade
Wide-ranging wins for farmers are the heart of the much-anticipated Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), to be completed in Jakarta today. National Farmers’ Federation CEO Tony Mahar has accompanied Trade Minister Simon Birmingham to Indonesia for the signing. “Today represents real tangible benefits to the hip pocket of many Australian farmers. “IA-CEPA will deliver […]