Farmers outline expectations for Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper
In anticipation of the upcoming Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper (the White Paper), the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today outlined the farm sector’s measures of success for the announcement. NFF President, Brent Finlay, said the White Paper comes at a critical time for the industry – as strong commodity prices drive record earnings. “The record […]
Farmers welcome findings from R&D levy inquiry
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the release of a report that reaffirms the importance of Australia’s R&D agricultural levy system, handed down by the Australian Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee in Canberra yesterday. The report, Industry structures and systems governing the imposition and disbursement of marketing and research and […]
Statement: Senate Committee Review of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) recognises the importance of reviewing policies and legislation, especially those of the scale of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. The NFF will engage with the review to ensure the views of our members are considered. The NFF maintains its commitment to driving a competitive and sustainable farming sector. Government must support […]
Seasonal Worker Program expansion a ‘win-win’
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today commended the Federal Government on its decision to expand and streamline the Seasonal Worker Program to better align with the seasonal nature of Australian agriculture. Established by the Government in 2008 in response to an NFF recommendation, the aid based Program benefits both farmers and workers, helping to […]
NFF raises concerns over agency relocations
Members of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) have voted against the relocation of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) at a meeting in Adelaide today. The decision follows a proposal by the federal Minister for Agriculture to relocate the APVMA to Armidale or Toowoomba. The proposal also includes plans to relocate the Grains […]
Farmers embrace a unified future
At a Members’ Council meeting of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) in Adelaide this week, Members have overwhelmingly endorsed ongoing efforts toward a unified model for Australian farmers, paving the way for more effective representation of farmers across the country. NFF President, Brent Finlay, said securing the future of Australian agriculture requires a holistic, unified […]
Developing the North part of the future of agriculture
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the announcement from the Government on the Developing Northern Australia white paper which is to be formally launched in Cairns on Friday. NFF Chief Executive Simon Talbot said agriculture is intrinsically interwoven into the economic, social and environmental fabric of Northern Australia and a strong agricultural sector is vital […]
Farmers welcome signing of the China-Australia FTA
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) congratulates Minister Andrew Robb and the Government on the signing of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today. This agreement will further cement Australian agriculture’s place in the fastest growing and largest market in the world and will provide billions of dollars in export value to Australian farmers. NFF President […]
Record-breaking year forecast for farm output
ABARES latest Agricultural Commodity Report has forecast that farm output will reach a record $53.7 billion in 2015-16. The 3.1 per cent increase is expected to be driven by strong global demand for livestock along with increased production across a range of crops including sugar and barley. The industry will benefit from a lower Australian […]
Passing of Phillip Toyne AO
On behalf of the Australian farming community, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) sends its condolences to Molly and her family on the passing of Phillip Toyne AO. In 1989, the NFF and the Australian Conservation Foundation convinced the Hawke Federal Government to support a movement that would engage communities across Australia in activities to reverse […]