Urging Senate support for Carbon Tax repeal
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today reinforced the need to repeal the Carbon Tax, reiterating the case that it imposes costs on Australian farmers that puts the agricultural sector’s competitive position at risk. As momentum builds for the case to repeal the tax in the Senate today, NFF President, Mr Brent Finlay, joins other key […]
Holding interest rates help primary producers plan
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today issued the February 2014 Agribusiness Loan Monitor, showing that bank interest rates have held firm over the last quarter. Chief Executive Officer of the NFF, Mr Matt Linnegar, said that bank rates are in line with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) rates that stabilised at 2.5 per […]
Drought relief package welcomed
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the announcement of a relief package designed to help farmers, their families and communities currently in the grips of severe drought. Prime Minister Tony Abbott, and the Minister for Agriculture, Barnaby Joyce, announced a suite of measures this morning, offering financial, social and mental health support. NFF […]
NFF drought relief package
Recognising the current drought gripping much of Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and the Northern Territory, the NFF is seeking appropriate assistance measures from the Federal Government. The delivery of the measures canvassed below would be consistent with the processes agreed for in drought support in the Intergovernmental Agreement on National Drought Program Reform, […]
Drought Relief Appeal
We’re for the Bush Appeal NSW Farmers Association have linked up with the Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph, 2GB and the Commonwealth Bank to launch the We’re for the Bush Appeal. The appeal will raise funds for farmers for food and fodder gift cards from IGA and CRT Stores, and will be distributed by the Salvation […]
Detail on Australia–Korea agreement welcomed
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed detail on the trade agreement with Korea which was made available today. The agreement will see tariffs reduced on a number of products in several sectors – including dairy, red meat, grains, sugar, pork and horticulture – over several years, providing significant value to Australian farmers. NFF President […]
Call for immediate drought relief package
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today released detail on its proposed Drought Relief Package—a suite of new and updated existing measures to help address the severe situation of drought faced by many farmers, their families and communities. NFF President, Brent Finlay, says the NFF wants to see farm businesses given a fair shot at […]
Trade critical to agriculture’s agenda
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Trade Committee will meet today at Parliament House to discuss strategies that will drive tangible outcomes for Australian farmers and the agricultural sector. NFF President Brent Finlay says relationships between industry and government negotiators need to be strong to ensure exchanges of information, views and priorities to deliver the best […]
Farmers’ CEO cooking for a cause
Farmers’ CEO cooking for a cause National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) CEO Matt Linnegar will once again don his apron and showcase his cooking skills on Monday, 17 February 2014, when he joins over 200 CEOs from across the country in the Qantas and OzHarvest CEO CookOff. Taking place at the well-known Sydney establishment, Carriageworks, the […]
Comprehensive drought package needed
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling for appropriate action to address the situation of severe drought that many farmers, their families and communities are facing. “We welcome the Prime Minister’s acknowledgement today regarding the severity of the current drought gripping much of Queensland, Northern Territory, New South Wales and South Australia. We need to […]