Balanced workplace reform to create new jobs
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s draft report on the Workplace Relations Framework. NFF President Brent Finlay said the draft report is an important step toward reframing the workplace relations debate in Australia. “As a nation, we need to be able to talk about workplace reform. It […]
Farmers continue to support TPP despite setback
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has reiterated its support for the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact despite the failure to reach agreement following the latest round of talks in Maui, Hawaii. This round has failed to deliver outcomes on a number of sensitive issues and NFF reiterates the importance of reaching final agreement on […]
NFF urges passing of 1500GL cap on water buybacks
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today called for a strong bipartisan effort to deliver the 1500 gigalitre cap on water buybacks under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan through its submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Water Amendment Bill 2015. “The cap on water buybacks is absolutely necessary to avoid serious political retribution from Murray-Darling […]
China FTA – Promises Made, Promises Kept
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Brent Finlay has today reiterated the importance of ratifying the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA), so that benefits for both nations can begin to be realised from 2016. “ChAFTA is a game-changer for Australian agriculture: providing unprecedented access to the world’s second largest economy and underpinning the competitiveness of many […]
Government urged to aim high in TPP talks
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today restated the importance of a comprehensive and trade liberalising Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement during the latest round of talks in Maui, Hawaii. A successful TPP will enhance export opportunities for Australian farmers and rebalance the playing field in a region where approximately 70 percent of our total trade […]
China Cattle Health Protocol: NFF Statement
Australian producers will soon have more options to sell their cattle overseas following the signing of an unprecedented cattle health protocol between Australia and China in Canberra yesterday. The landmark agreement is a significant step towards new trade for Australian feeder and slaughter cattle into China and is testament to our reputation for high quality, […]
Farmers welcome improved country of origin labelling laws
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) CEO Simon Talbot says improvements to Australia’s country of origin labelling system, announced by the Federal Government today, will provide consumers with a clearer understanding of where their food comes from. The new food labels – due to appear on supermarket shelves later this year – will allow products to be […]
Digital infrastructure key to farm productivity
New technology underpinned by improved access to digital infrastructure has the potential to revolutionise the agriculture sector, according to the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) in its submission to the 2015 Regional Telecommunications Review. NFF CEO Simon Talbot said the submission provides nine recommendations to help modernise telecommunications, aimed at improving quality, accessibility, affordability and reliability […]
Statement on Shenhua coal mine approval
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) joins with the community of the Liverpool Plains and NSW Farmers in raising serious concerns about the Federal Government’s decision to approve the Shenhua coal mine. A large open cut mine which has the potential to compromise food and fibre production should not be allowed in close proximity to some […]
White Paper unveils major benefits for farm business
The Federal Government’s Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper, launched by Prime Minister the Hon Tony Abbott MP in Woolsthorpe today, contains a host of valuable initiatives to boost the profitability and competitiveness of the Australian farm sector. President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Brent Finlay said the White Paper—a central Coalition election commitment—looks to create […]