Farmers welcome Coalition’s strong ag commitment
Following three days of agriculture announcements by the Coalition, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today warmly welcomed the formal release of the party’s agricultural policy, which promises to allocate $147 million in funding to the sector. NFF CEO Matt Linnegar spoke this morning from the NSW Farm Writers breakfast in Sydney, where Nationals leader […]
NFF 2012-13 Annual Review
The Annual Review 2012-13 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 Duncan Fraser, Immediate Past President Jock Laurie, CEO Matt Linnegar and the NFF policy and public affairs portfolio managers. The Annual Review is available […]
Coalition acts on NFF’s calls for native title funding
Following repeated calls to both the Government and the Coalition from the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and its members, the Coalition has today announced that funding of $2.2 million for native title respondents will be reinstated should they be elected. NFF CEO Matt Linnegar welcomed the news – which comes eight months after the Federal […]
$100 million for agricultural RD&E, promises Coalition
One of the backbones of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) policy priorities for the upcoming Federal Election – an increase in funds for agricultural research, development and extension (RD&E) – has today been committed to by the Coalition should they win office. In a move strongly welcomed by the NFF, the Coalition has today promised […]
Farm sector pushing for major gains from trade talks
President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), Duncan Fraser, is in South East Asia this week, leading a delegation of Australian agricultural representatives from the dairy, red meat, pork, sugar, grains and rice sectors, to the 19th round of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). Speaking from Brunei, Mr Fraser today said that as the trade […]
NFF Election scorecard holds major parties to account
The nation’s peak body representing farmers, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), has today released their 2013 election scorecard, which marks each of the major political parties on their response to the five key priority areas for agriculture this election. The key election priorities identified by the NFF are: * Growing Australian Agriculture: reprioritising agriculture in […]
Government’s plan for northern Australia a ‘drop in the ocean’
Australia’s peak agricultural advocacy body, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has cautiously welcomed the Government’s announcement today on a commitment to northern Australia. The NFF has for some time recognised the challenges and opportunities in expanding the development of northern Australia, particularly in regards to agricultural production. “We know it’s not an easy or quick […]
Coalition’s mobile coverage policy connects with farmers
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the Coalition’s announcement of a mobile phone coverage policy that would see highly improved conditions for farmers in rural and remote communities. The policy, titled ‘The Coalition’s Mobile Black Spot Programme’ commits to investing $100 million to improving mobile phone coverage, with $80 million specifically for a […]
Greens food policy half baked
The Greens ‘Our Food Future’ policy launched yesterday is an adhoc approach to the farming community NFF President Duncan Fraser said today. “While we cautiously support a range of measures included in the Greens Plan for Food Security, it is fair to say that there are still some fundamental issues that we are diametrically opposed […]
Historic low in interest rates welcome news for farmers
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA’s) decision to cut interest rates by a further 0.25 percent, bringing rates to yet another historic low at 2.5 percent. “Today’s RBA cut takes rates down to the lowest they have been in 53 years – great news for farmers, agribusinesses and […]