NFF welcomes Trade Diversification Network announcement
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Minister for Trade Don Farrell confirming the establishment of the Trade Diversification Network and the inclusion of the NFF in its membership. NFF Interim Chief Executive Su McCluskey said it was essential agriculture was at the table given more than 70% of what Australian […]
EU-Mercosur payoff brings into question EU trade commitment
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has expressed concern that the European Union’s (EU) latest farmer subsidies, brought forward to sign a trade deal with South American countries, will further unbalance international trade scales. European leaders voted to authorise the signature of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement over the weekend, following an offer on agricultural subsidies by […]
NFF statement on bushfires, flooding and cyclone disasters
Comments attributable to NFF President Hamish McIntyre Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the horrific bushfires, flooding and Cyclone Koji. It’s devastating that human and animal lives have been lost, along with vital infrastructure. The scale of destruction is huge, and it will take a lot of time, effort, and money to recover. We […]