One step forward for a supermarket code
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), Simon Talbot, has cautiously welcomed the announcement that the Government has prescribed the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes – Food and Grocery) Regulation 2015 – the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct. The Code arose in response to concerns raised in recent years about the […]
NFF welcomes continued funding of Rural Financial Counselling Service
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) said today that it was pleased to see that the Government will continue funding of the Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS). NFF President Brent Finlay welcomed the Government’s rejection of the National Rural Advisory Council (NRAC) report’s recommendation to cut the program funding by 20 per cent. “The RFCS is […]
NFF welcomes changes to Seasonal Worker Program
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomed today’s announcement of proposed changes to the Seasonal Worker Program, which aims to assist Australian employers unable to find enough local Australian workers to meet their seasonal labour demands. “These are sensible measures to lift participation in the Seasonal Worker Program,” NFF President Brent Finlay said. “It’s a good […]
Proper labelling of food is essential
The CEO of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), Simon Talbot, has welcomed the news that the Prime Minister is looking to toughen up screening of imported food products. “Unfortunately, this sort of food contamination problem was bound to happen,” Mr Talbot said. “Consumers need to know that cheap, imported, frozen food is not produced under […]
Transparency of foreign investment welcome by farmers
President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), Brent Finlay, has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement to increase scrutiny over foreign investment in Australian agriculture. The NFF has long been calling for greater oversight from the Foreign Investment Review Board and a transparent register of foreign ownership of agricultural land. “Today’s announcement of the register is […]
The right formula for foreign investment
Simon Talbot, CEO of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), said that Australia’s farmers welcome foreign investment on Australian terms and for the benefit of Australians. “Foreign investment has brought definite benefits to Australian agriculture,” Mr Talbot said. “We want to help ensure that it continues to do so. But to do that, we need to […]
Farmers welcome launch of Salvos Rural Appeal
The Salvation Army this week launched the Salvos Rural Appeal, an initiative which offers practical and emotional support to farmers and families in need. Brent Finlay, President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), thanked The Salvation Army for its work in support of rural communities. “One of the great things about Australia is that Australians […]
Neil Andrew AO takes the helm at MDBA
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today welcomed the appointment of the Hon. Neil Andrew AO as the new Chair of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA). NFF Water Taskforce Chair, Les Gordon, said Mr Andrew was well-placed to assume the role. “Mr Andrew has extensive experience in public policy and long-standing interests in water through his […]
GST on fresh food not good for farmers or families
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has raised serious concern over recent suggestions to apply the Goods and Services Tax to the sale of fresh food. NFF CEO Simon Talbot believes the GST exemption for fresh foods should be retained, saying the move would have a negative impact on the welfare of Australian farmers and Australian […]
Good tidings for agriculture in 2015
As a big year for Australian agriculture draws to a close, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) sees strong promise for Australian farmers across the country in 2015. The NFF’s submission to the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper process lodged this week sets out a range of short and longer term priorities for Government to propel the […]