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Category: Media Release

Farm sector supports move to attract big business to the bush

‘Refreshing’ is how the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has described plans to attract more big business to regional Australia. Speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra today Minister for Regional Development, Senator Fiona Nash outlined her intention to lure more top tier corporate entities to regional cities and towns. Minister Nash said companies including […]

Calicivirus vaccine protects one important rabbit

The vaccine guarding against the new strain of Calicivirus has enabled one important rabbit to continue undeterred by the biological control. Thanks to the foresight and quick thinking of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), boys and girls will still wake up to chocolate eggs on Easter Sunday after the Easter Bunny was successfully vaccinated against […]

Broadband speed report card welcomed by bush communications coalition

The Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition (RRRCC) has welcomed a new broadband performance monitoring program to be administered by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Announced last Friday, the program will see Australian consumers receive independent information about broadband speeds based on feedback from remote testing at more than 4000 households. “This is […]

NFF supports decentralisation but not at the cost of farm productivity

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Public Administration’s Inquiry into the relocation of Commonwealth entities with a simple message “we support the decentralisation of Commonwealth entities, but not at the expense of our sector’s productivity”. NFF Agvet Chemical Taskforce Chair Reg Kidd said farmers were the […]

Farm sector calls on the Treasurer to #SaveTheWriteOff

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on Treasurer Scott Morrison to preserve the $20,000 instant asset write-off for small businesses in the 2017-2018 Budget. NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said farmers, most of which were small businesses, had benefited from the accelerated depreciation arrangements for assets purchased for $20,000 or less. “This was a […]

New fund to drive investment in Australian agriculture

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today announced a new initiative to attract the investment, the peak body says is needed for the industry to reach its potential. The initiative includes the establishment of an investment fund known as the “Berkeley Calga Agribusiness Fund” (Berkeley Calga) through a partnership between the NFF and Spar Capital […]

Revised fruit & veggie code protects farmers from rotten contracts

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed additional protections for fruit and vegetable growers in the revised Horticulture Code of Conduct which will come into force tomorrow. NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the revised code, a product of extensive consultation between Government and industry, served to level the playing field between farmers and large […]

Tariff cuts for beef, seafood, cheese, fruit & honey further sweeten Australia-Japan trade deal

Australia’s trade relationship with Japan continues to deliver a smorgasbord of benefits for farmers. The fourth round of tariff cuts, negotiated through the Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA), will take effect tomorrow with the big winners beef, seafood, cheese, fruit and honey. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Fiona Simson said Australia’s high quality, safe food […]

NFF welcomes independent spotlight on electricity pricing

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the decision of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Treasurer Scott Morrison to direct the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to review retail electricity prices. NFF President Fiona Simson said farmers across the nation had endured skyrocketing electricity tariffs for many years now and the frightening upward trajectory […]