Senate urged to unlock farm sector growth with TPP-11
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) says passage of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP-11) through the Australian Parliament will be an important test of the Parliament’s commitment to farm sector growth and trade liberalisation. President of the NFF, Fiona Simson, welcomed news that TPP-11 enabling legislation will be introduced to the Senate […]
Statement on the Prime Minister’s Farm Labour Announcement
Today’s announcement by the Prime Minister asking farmers to report their employment needs is a shallow attempt at solving a deep problem. Of course we want Australians to fill jobs on Aussie farms. Farmers have been trying to do that for years. But the reality is this latest attempt is unlikely to bear fruit (or […]
NFF seeks action on high electricity prices
Power prices are still high, and the trend suggests that the extension of the political uncertainty around energy policy is not helping to reduce them. The NFF has been embedded in the energy debate focusing on electricity prices for some time, through which it seeks to address the so called energy trilemma of affordability, reliability […]
Farmers welcome new Drought Finance Taskforce
“Drought not only hurts farmers and their businesses, it hurts small shops and service providers, rural communities and ultimately impacts on all Australians,” Ms Simson said. “The NFF congratulates the Federal Government on continuing to empower farmers and communities to work through and manage drought.” Ms Simson said banks provided critical services to help farmers […]
What you need to know about glyphosate
Glyphosate (or RoundUp as it is commonly sold) is in the spotlight following claims it may cause cancer. The National Farmers’ Federation busts the myths and explains why the science doesn’t support this claim. What is glyphosate? Glyphosate is the active ingredient in the popular weed killer RoundUp, and about 500 other herbicide products. It’s […]
Response to ABC Four Corners – glyphosate
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Fiona Simson said tonight’s ABC Four Corners’ titled ‘The Monsanto Papers’, placed disproportionate weight on unfounded ‘opinions’ when compared to that given to the established science. “The scientific evidence on glyphosate’s safety is clear and overwhelming. “Unfortunately, the opinions offered by a number of sources, did not draw on this evidence.” The Liverpool […]
Feeding livestock during drought just got a little easier
Carting hay to livestock farmers in drought has become easier with approved load dimensions for hay trucks increased and standardised across states. NFF President Fiona Simon joined Prime Minister Scott Morrison at Royalla, just south of Canberra, this morning where the Drought Assistance Dimensions Exemption Notice was announced. The new Notice will harmonise load dimensions […]
The NFF Energy Policy
The National Farmers’ Federation is calling for a national energy policy that provides affordability and reliability and which supports a towards reduced-emissions energy supply. The Federal Government’s National Energy Guarantee (NEG) framework aims to tackle this trilemma. See the document attached for more information on the NEG and NFF’s Energy Policy.
Farm Facts
Food, Fibre & Forestry Facts is published annually by the NFF as a compendium of useful and authoritative facts and figures about Australian agriculture, based on fully attributed data from independent sources. It is designed as a fast reference to national and state-by-state facts about Australia’s farm sector, including specific data on Australia’s leading agricultural […]
Farmers welcome bipartisan support for CPTPP
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed Labor’s support for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Borne out of the embattled TPP, the CPTPP will reduce and eliminate tariffs on a range of agricultural products, including red meat, cereals, dairy and wine. NFF President Fiona Simson said greater market access was key […]