NFF supports water buyback audit
The National Farmers’ Federation supports a request today by the Federal Agriculture & Water Resources Minister, David Littleproud for the Auditor General to investigate all Murray Darling Basin water buybacks carried out under successive governments since 2008. NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said in fact, the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) had already planned to […]
Election 2019: Tax policy must support farmers
As a relatively small, open and developed economy operating in a globalised world, Australia’s tax system must be geared towards international competitiveness – that includes supporting the international competitiveness of our farm businesses. Australian farmers export two-thirds of what they produce. Without the kinds of subsidies farmers in Europe, the United States, China, India and […]
Election 2019: New Government must expedite IA-CEPA ratification & commit to 'going further' on trade
The National Farmers’ Federation says one of the first acts of a new Government must be the ratification of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA). Bringing the signed trade deal to fruition is among the key priorities of the NFF this federal election. NFF CEO Tony Mahar said the ratification of IA-CEPA and the […]
National Farmers’ Federation statement on the Vietnamese Government decision to ban glyphosate
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has reaffirmed its support for the ongoing safe use of glyphosate by Australian farmers following the announcement this week by the Vietnamese Government that it will move to ban glyphosate usage. “Glyphosate remains an important tool in Australian agricultural production systems,” NFF CEO Tony Mahar said. “Australia’s world class agricultural […]
Election 2019: Farmers seek genuine government partnership to grow agriculture
This Federal Election, Australian farmers are seeking the investment and policy leadership agriculture needs to reach its $100 billion potential. “We have a goal and a plan for Australia’s food and fibre sector to achieve a farm gate output of $100 billion by 2030, up from about $60 billion today,” National Farmers’ Federation, Chief Executive […]
2019 Federal Election Campaign
Australian agriculture is poised for growth, with a bold vision to achieve $100 billion in farm gate output by 2030. Our industry’s agenda is ambitious, and we can’t do it alone. We need whoever forms the next government on board as a proactive and engaged partner. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has put forward a […]
Besieged farmers hail jail time for extremist ringleaders
Farmers have applauded the Federal Government’s proposed tough new punishments for radical extremists who incite farm invasions. Attorney General, Christian Porter and Agriculture and Water Resources Minister, David Littleproud today revealed a plan to introduce new laws to see extremist ringleaders face up to 12-months jail if they publish the private address details of farmers […]
Farmers thankful for the nation's support on a challenging day
National Farmers’ Federation Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar said the so-called ‘world’s biggest’ action had failed to have the impact and reach organisers desired, reflecting the group’s out-of-touch sentiments. “These people are opposed to pets, guide dogs and even aquariums, their views are not representative of the general community.” However, Mr Mahar said at least […]
ACCC supports 5-star Safety Rating System for quad bikes
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the release of the Australian Competition and Consumers Commission’s (ACCC) comprehensive final report into quad bike safety including recommendations for measures to establish a safety standard. Importantly, the report supports the introduction of a 5-Star Star Safety Rating System, a change the NFF has advocated for for some […]
Wide-ranging assessment of Plan's impact an important step for the future
The recently announced Assessment of the Environmental, Social and Economic Impacts of the Murray Darling Basin Plan will be crucial to keeping the Plan on track and delivering for all stakeholders, National Farmers’ Federation Water Taskforce Chair Les Gordon said. The Assessment is one of the recommendations of the Productivity Commission’s Basin Five Yearly Review […]