Growing chicken meat sector joins NFF
The ACGC represents contract chicken meat and turkey growers at a national level. The Council consists of members of the six state grower organisations. NFF President Fiona Simson said the issues chicken growers faced were common to many farmers and it made sense for their interests to be well represented in NFF’s policy and advocacy […]
Health of Great Artesian Basin boosted with $8 million in Federal funding
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today welcomed the announcement by Deputy Prime Minister and Agriculture and Water Resources Minister Barnaby Joyce to provide $8 million over two years for water infrastructure in the Great Artesian Basin (GAB). NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the GAB was one of Australia’s most significant water resources. “The GAB […]
Latest APVMA approval rates risk long-term farm productivity and competitiveness
The Government must act now to guarantee an improvement in the performance of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), particularly during the transition period of its relocation to Armidale, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) said today. President Fiona Simson said fears the controversial relocation would disrupt the agricultural sector’s access to productivity tools […]
Farmers hail Inland Rail, award a solid B+ for overall Budget
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has given tonight’s Federal Budget an overall grade of ‘B+’ with wins on Inland Rail and small business taxation. The NFF issued a http://www.nff.org.au/get/news/5627-0.pdf[Budget Report Card] grading the Government’s performance across five key areas measuring success against the peak body’s http://www.nff.org.au/read/5611/nff-urges-government-remember-every-cent.html[‘Budget wishlist’]. Inland Rail NFF President Fiona Simson highlighted the […]
Coverage a priority but new ideas needed for mobile market competition
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to contemplate innovative ways of increasing competition in Australia’s mobile network market, following today’s draft decision not to regulate wholesale roaming in Australia. “As producers of quality produce in a global market, we more than understand the importance of competition,” […]
Pest and weed money welcomed by farmers
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed $10.5 million in Federal Government funding for new, innovative technologies to combat pest animals and weeds. The funding was announced by Agriculture Minister, Hon Barnaby Joyce MP. NFF President Fiona Simson said it was good news for Australian farmers. “Farmers care for more than 50% of Australia’s land […]
ALC and NFF agree key freight strategy priorities
Representatives of both the Australian Logistics Council and the National Farmers’ Federation met in Sydney today to discuss the critical infrastructure challenges facing Australia over the next generation. With less than a fortnight until the Federal Budget is handed down, it was an opportune moment for the peak bodies representing the nation’s freight logistics and […]
Reminder of the importance of farm safety this World Day for Safety & Health at Work
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and FarmSafe Australia are reminding farmers and their families about the importance of farm safety as part of today’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work. During 2016, 63 people lost their lives as result of on-farm injuries. Farm machinery, including tractors and quad bikes, are involved in 40% […]
NFF urges Government to remember every cent counts in 2017-2018 Budget
With less than 15 days until the Federal Budget, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is reminding Treasurer Scott Morrison that every cent counts when it comes to economic settings for the farm sector. NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the peak farming organisation had issued a broad but sensible Budget wish-list. “At the centre of […]
Less rhetoric more traction needed when it comes to inland rail
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has been buoyed this week by the Federal Government’s proclamations about their ongoing commitment to the development of Australia’s inland rail corridor. However NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said it was now time to support words with action. “We have welcomed the Government’s almost $900 million commitment so far to […]