Instant asset write-off a resilience booster for farmers during drought
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the passing of legislation to extend the $20,000 instant asset write-off for another year. “The instant asset write-off is an effective way to assist farm businesses to build resilience by incentivising investment in farm equipment and machinery valued at $20,000 or less,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. “At […]
Location options to be considered as part of fresh round of mobile black spot funding
The Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement that it will soon identify location options for the next round of mobile black spot funding. Today Minister for Regional Services, Bridget McKenzie declared open nominations from local and state governments, as well as Federal politicians, for Round Four of the $220 […]
Farmers peachy keen for Agricultural Visa
Cherries at Christmas and peach-topped Pavlovas are as Australian as backyard cricket, but the nation’s summer fruit harvest is again under threat. “Our peaches, nectarines, mangoes and cherries are almost ripe for the picking,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. “Unfortunately, again this season, growers will struggle to hire the workers they need to pick the […]
Sugar Code of Conduct
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources’ review of the Sugar Code of Conduct (the Code). The NFF supports continued operation of the Code without amendment to enable management of the imbalance in market power between cane growers, mill owners and sugar […]
Farmers front and centre of Indonesia-Australia trade agreement
The Indonesia–Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) was brought to fruition tonight in Jakarta by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his Indonesian counterpart, President Joko Widodo. Accompanying the Prime Minister to the Indonesian capital, NFF President Fiona Simson said IA-CEPA heralded a new era in the already-strong Australia-Indonesia agricultural trade relationship. “In 2017, almost half […]
Expansion of the northern Australia's irrigation potential, in principle welcomed by NFF
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has, in principle, welcomed plans to dramatically increase the food and fibre production capacity of northern Australia with the construction of three new dams. “The natural assets of the north, the tropical climate and abundance of water and of course, its proximity to Asia, logically says the region has significant […]
Drought Relief Fund passes on $1.5 million to charities making a difference
The 2018 Drought Relief Fund, a partnership between Channel 9, Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS), and the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), has today announced $1.5 million in grants to assist farmers in drought. The funds will be provided in $250,000 allocations to the Country Women’s Association (CWA) in both New South Wales and Queensland, […]
NFF says farmers deserve continuity of leadership
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has thanked Prime Minister, Hon Scott Morrison MP for making drought a priority in his first days in office. NFF President, Fiona Simson said it was time the Coalition Government put the chaos of last week behind them and got on with the job of leadership, including looking after rural […]
Farmers express confidence in Regulator's decision to cancel exporter's licence
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), WAFarmers and Sheep Producers Australia have confidence in a decision to cancel the licence of Emanuel Exporters Pty Ltd. The Regulator, the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, released the decision overnight. “From the beginning we have called for the Regulator to be robust and transparent in enforcing the regulation […]
Farmers welcome Government's ramped up drought support
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Fiona Simson says new Federal Government drought relief in the form of tax write-offs, low interest loans, faster processing of applications for help and support for regional communities are welcomed. Speaking from Forbes, NSW, Hon Prime Minister Turnbull MP with Deputy Prime Minister Hon Michael McCormack MP, Agriculture Minister, Hon […]