NFF welcomes foreign land register but calls for more detail
The National Farmers Federation (NFF) has welcomed the release of the registry of foreign ownership of agricultural land. The report, released earlier today by Treasurer Scott Morrison, shows the United Kingdom as the leading overseas owner of farming land in Australia, followed by the United States, the Netherlands, Singapore and China. NFF Chief Executive Officer, […]
Farm sector hopes key reviews will improve inadequate telecommunications services
Actions by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to investigate the telecommunications sector have been welcomed by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) as it continues to advocate for adequate and fair coverage and connectivity in the bush. The measures, announced yesterday, include: • An issues paper to gather feedback from industry and consumers as […]
NFF welcomes new R&D Chairs
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the appointment of prominent agriculture industry figures Kay Hull, Richard Haire and Ron Boswell as Chairs of key Research and Development Corporations. Mrs Hull will chair the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) while Mr Haire will assume the role of chair of the Cotton Research Development Corporation […]
NFF reiterates farmers’ rejection of backpacker tax at review
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) strongly reiterated the agriculture sector’s rejection of the Backpacker Tax at a formal review of the measure earlier today in Canberra. Speaking at the Backpacker Tax review consultation, on behalf of farmers from across Australia, NFF representatives outlined the severe impact the proposed tax would have on thousands of rural […]
Farmers welcome Bill to support volunteer firies
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed today’s introduction of a Bill that will help protect volunteers who provide important community services like firefighting. The Fair Work Amendment (Respect for Emergency Services Volunteers) Bill 2016 will ensure the Country Fire Authority retains managerial control over its operations and decisions and is not hamstrung by third […]
MDBA must reveal full analysis of impact on Basin communities
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today echoed the calls of Cotton Australia for the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) to release its analysis of the social and economic impacts of the Basin Plan on communities in the north of the Basin. Over the last three years, the MDBA has been conducting the Northern Basin […]
Tourism and agriculture sow the seeds to support regional Australia
The Australian Regional Tourism Network (ARTN) and the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop policy to encourage greater visitor dispersal in rural and regional destinations. The MoU was signed in Canberra, formalising a partnership between the two organisations on behalf of their diverse industry members and partners. “The […]
Election over, now is the time to accelerate agriculture
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today congratulated the Coalition on their election success, and looks forward to working with all sides of politics to ensure agriculture remains a national priority post-election. NFF President Brent Finlay said the peak farm body stands ready to work with the Turnbull Government to provide industry advice and input […]
Policy must balance agricultural production with environmental outcomes
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called on political parties to commit to policies that will support Australian farmers to sustainably produce food and fibre to meet growing domestic and global demands. As the Federal Election campaign enters into its second last week NFF President, Brent Finlay, said the organisation’s ideas to support innovation in […]
Australia can lead the global agricultural marketplace but needs comprehensive non tariff barrier strategy
Australian agriculture stands poised and ready to lead the global marketplace for agricultural products but calls for the review or rewinding of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) must be abandoned and focus placed on removing non-tariff barriers to trade. National Farmers Federation (NFF) Chief Executive Office, Tony Mahar, said technological improvements were rapidly reshaping the way […]