Senate inquiry recommendations a ‘good start’ towards a better deal for dairy farmers
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed what it dubs ‘sensible’ and ‘fair’, recommendations made in a Senate Committee report looking at the future of Australia’s dairy industry. “It’s certainly a good start,” NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said. “On face value the recommendations give some direction towards the certainty, transparency and fairness dairy farmers need.” […]
Parliament backs 'Effects Test' to help level the playing field for small business
Legislation passed in the Federal Senate last night will help level the playing field for small businesses, including farm businesses. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomed the passage of the amended section 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA) through the Parliament. The ‘Effects Test’ will bring s46 in line with the rest […]
Queensland Government's 'reckless' procurement sentiments could threaten farm exports
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Fiona Simson has cautioned the Queensland State Government against ‘frustrating’ valuable free trade agreements by taking a unilateral approach to its Government procurement policy. Ms Simson said the Queensland Government risked jeopardising trade opportunities for Queensland and Australian farmers by showing disregard for the terms of trade agreements negotiated and […]
Primary Producers South Australia join farming’s peak national body
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today warmly welcomed South Australia to the peak body with Primary Producers SA (PPSA) joining the NFF membership. The announcement was made at the GROWING SA 2017 conference in Hahndorf today – the inaugural conference of South Australia’s grain and livestock industries. NFF President Fiona Simson said South Australia […]
NFF calls for constructive progress by Federal politicians on Basin Plan
Ahead of the Federal Parliament reconvening next week, National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Fiona Simson has called for political calm on the Murray Darling Basin Plan. “We acknowledge the steps taken by the Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, to achieve the agreement of all Basin states for the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) to carry out […]
Labor's trust issues need explaining
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is seeking more information from, and consultation with, Labor about their plans to reform trusts. The peak farming body only became aware of Labor’s proposed plans through media reports starting late last week. “It is disappointing that we have not, to date, been consulted on the change by any member […]
Cattle producers begin court action to recoup losses from live export shut down
Federal Court proceedings began this week in a class action brought by Northern Territory cattle producers against the Federal Government for the 2011 shut down of the live cattle trade to Indonesia. The producers are seeking to recover losses incurred as a result of the over-night suspension of the trade, which saw the fate of […]
Keeping our kids safe on farms
Children under the age of 15 years make up about 20 per cent of on-farm injury fatalities and are over represented in all on-farm injuries. The sobering statistic is one the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and Farmsafe Australia are highlighting during this year’s Farm Safety Week. Farmsafe Australia Chair Charles Armstrong is calling on farmers […]
Urgent action needed to improve farm safety
Farm Safety Week 2017 : 17-21 July The number of people losing their lives from on-farm incidents has significantly decreased in the past 25 years but there is more work to be done to make farms safer. This is the message from the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and Farmsafe Australia at the start of Farm […]
Retailers confirm bolstered Sky Muster data won't rocket up prices
The Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition (RRRCC) has congratulated the Minister for Regional Communications, Senator Fiona Nash, for her proactive approach to ensuring nbn Sky Muster users are not faced with unreasonable extra costs from retailers when data limit increases come into effect on 1 October 2017. Following a meeting with data retailers, Minister Nash […]