Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement Hands Australian Business an Early Christmas Gift
Joint Statement issued by NFF, ACCI, BCA, MCA, NFF & ASR Australian businesses will be able to take full advantage of opportunities with our fourth largest trading partner from tomorrow, 12 December 2014, the day the Korea–Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA) enters into force. Through KAFTA, the Australian Government has lifted the competitiveness of Australian […]
A Message from the President
“It’s a great privilege to be re-elected as President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). The past twelve months has been a busy and dynamic period for the nation’s peak farm body. And I am honoured to represent the interests of Australian farmers for another term.” – NFF President Brent Finlay ‘A Message from the […]
Boost for drought relief required, says NFF
Prolonged drought is a tough reality facing many Australian farmers – prompting a call by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) to boost drought assistance measures announced by the Federal Government earlier this year. “We have been working with our Members to develop an updated drought assistance package in response to the hottest spring on record […]
Farmers welcome early commencement of Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the announcement by Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb that Australia’s Free Trade Agreement with South Korea (KAFTA) will come into force on 12 December 2014. NFF President Brent Finlay said the early commencement of the trade agreement was an important achievement and enabled many Australian farmers to […]
Competition rules should be fair for farmers
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has recently lodged a http://www.nff.org.au/get/submissions/4820.pdf[submission] in response to the Harper Competition Policy Review Panel Draft Report. NFF CEO Simon Talbot said the draft report is an important step toward positive reforms that will underpin Australia’s competitiveness for the next 20 years. “The Harper Review is a critical opportunity to get […]
NFF President re-elected as Australian agriculture enters golden era
Queensland farmer Brent Finlay has been re-elected unopposed as the President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) for a second term at the NFF Members’ Council meeting and AGM in Canberra today. Speaking at the meeting, Mr Finlay said that Australian agriculture was on the verge of a golden era, provided farmers could capture a […]
Australia-China Free Trade Agreement defines future landscape for farmers
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of a free trade agreement with China – cementing Australian agriculture’s place in the world’s biggest market and providing millions of dollars in export value to Australian farmers. NFF President Brent Finlay said the deal recognises agriculture as one of the nation’s economic […]
Chicken growers welcomed to the NFF family
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today announced that the Australian Chicken Growers Council (ACGC) has joined the national peak farm body as an Associate Member. NFF President Brent Finlay says ACGC’s addition to the NFF family further enhances it strength as the united voice for farmers and, more broadly, agriculture across Australia. “The NFF exists […]
Primary Employers Tasmania join the NFF
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today announced that Primary Employers Tasmania (PET) has joined the national peak farm body as an Associate Member. Primary Employers Tasmania represents the interests of employers in Tasmania’s agricultural, horticultural and viticultural industries at all levels of government. NFF President Brent Finlay says the addition to the NFF family […]
NFF 2013-14 Annual Review
The 2013-14 Annual Review includes feature articles and reports on the NFF’s highlights, achievements and policy portfolio areas. The Annual Review 2013-14 includes feature articles and reports on the NFF’s highlights, achievements, activities and portfolio areas over the past 12 months. The Annual Review includes reports from NFF President Brent Finlay, Immediate Past President Duncan […]