Senator Hanson-Young's 'Basin bashing' threatens regional communities and the environment
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has labelled an effort by Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young to quash amendments to the Basin Plan irresponsible and ill-informed. Following the resumption of Federal Parliament this week, the Senate must vote on a motion brought by Senator Hanson-Young to disallow the adoption of amendments proposed by the Northern Basin Review process. […]
Basin comments by attention-seeking academics neither helpful nor accurate
NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the Murray Darling Basin Plan was too important to be used as pawn by self-professed basin experts looking for five minutes in the spotlight. “What we saw yesterday was yet another group looking to gain some notoriety by attacking the Basin Plan. “The NFF and the public, especially those […]
Peak farm body calls for calm on poultry production guidelines
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is again calling for calm and for industry to be afforded due process, during public consultation on the Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for poultry production. The NFF has reissued the call, following reports of potential bans on poultry farming methods. “It is concerning and unhelpful that statements have been […]
Revived TPP agreement spells important progress for farmers
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed news overnight that a deal has been reached between Trans-Pacific Partnership nations, with the exception of the United States. NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said this new agreement – now known as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) – contains several important gains for Australia’s […]
Budget roadmap charts course for $100 billion in farm production by 2030
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has outlined a list of the key ingredients needed to take agriculture to a $100 billion industry by 2030, in its Federal Budget roadmap. The NFF’s comprehensive Pre-Budget Submission continues the call for: trade liberalisation; significant investments in transport and telecommunications infrastructure; improvements to the tax system; investments to attract […]
Farmers consider efficiency measure advice and note more work needs to be done
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) says the release of a study into delivering efficiency measures in the Murray Darling Basin was another important step towards the continued effort of implementing the Basin Plan. The analysis was borne out of an agreement in March, by Basin Ministers to commission an independent assessment of methods to recover […]
Growers urged to be mindful of each other during summer spraying operations
The National Farmers Federation (NFF) is reminding all growers to take care to minimise the impacts of drift during this summer spraying season. “Farmers need to remind themselves that their actions may inadvertently affect their neighbours as well as the broader agricultural community,” Cowra grower and NFF Farming Systems Committee Chair Chris Groves said. “This […]
'Team Australian Agriculture' embarks on trade reconnaissance mission to Europe and United Kingdom
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will lead a 12-day reconnaissance mission to the Europe Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) next week to explore new market pathways for Australian agriculture and to strengthen ties in the region. NFF President Fiona Simson said the UK’s exit from the EU represented opportunities for Australian exports and […]
Energy, water and trade dominate first meeting of farmers & new Minister
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) met today for the first time with new Agriculture and Water Resources Minister, Hon David Littleproud MP. NFF President Fiona Simson said the NFF was pleased to host Minister Littleproud at the Federation’s Canberra headquarters to discuss the priority issues for the sector. “As the peak body for Australian farming, […]
Kangaroo & deer exports, biosecurity & tariffs the focus of new bilateral talks
The National Farmers Federation (NFF) this week signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Australia’s farmers and the highly secretive state of the North Pole. Unlike dealings with other trading partners, a frosty relationship has been seen as a positive. NFF President Ms Simson described the event meeting as ‘adventful’ with the President meeting […]