More research into rural R&D facts would benefit IPA
Farmers have labelled the claims by the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) that investment into agricultural research and development (R&D) is a ‘waste of money’ as laughable. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Jock Laurie said the comments show the IPA is clearly out of touch with the realities of Australian agriculture. “The IPA has called […]
Finalise the Japan-Australia trade agreement, say farmers
Australian farmers are calling on the Australian and Japanese Governments to finalise a free trade agreement to liberalise agricultural trade before Japan signs on to the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President and Chair of the NFF trade committee, Jock Laurie, said the completion of the Japan-Australia free trade agreement would […]
Farmers call for a mandatory code for supermarkets
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has renewed calls for the introduction of a mandatory code of conduct for supermarkets, aimed at preventing a misuse of market power. NFF President Jock Laurie said the NFF had worked with the major retailers and the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) in good faith to develop a voluntary […]
Vote 1: Agriculture
Ensuring Australian agriculture can continue to grow is the key focus for the NFF in the lead up to the 2013 Federal Election – and we will be working to ensure this is also a key focus for our federal Parliamentarians. What we need are clear, sensible government policies and initiatives to ensure our industry […]
Growing Australian ag: NFF launches election priorities
‘Vote 1: Agriculture’ is the message the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is delivering to the nation’s federal politicians today with the launch of the NFF’s 2013 Federal Election Policy Priorities. President Jock Laurie said ensuring Australian agriculture can continue to grow is the key focus for the NFF leading into this year’s election – and […]
Government makes native title savings, at farmers’ expense
Government cost cutting in native title will save the Government $19 million over the next four years – at the expense of native title respondents who have had their funding cut, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today said. NFF President Jock Laurie said the Government’s boast today that reforms to native title will save […]
Water trigger bill puts agriculture at risk, warns NFF
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has warned of a potential side effect of the legislation set to be introduced today by the Federal Environment Minister, aimed at ensuring our valuable natural water resources remain protected from mining and coal seam gas developments. “While we certainly agree with the intent of the bill, which is to […]
Stalled FTA with Korea may cost Australia billions in exports
Australian beef producers stand to miss out on $1.4 billion in exports to Korea because of our stalled free trade agreement (FTA), National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Jock Laurie said today. Speaking from Seoul where he is meeting with key Korean officials to agree an urgent approach to restarting negotiations, along with representatives of the […]
Performance of the banks tracked as rates hold steady
As the Reserve Bank of Australia decides to leave interest rates on hold at three percent, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today released the latest Agribusiness Loan Monitor, providing much-needed information to farmers about their agribusiness loan rates. The February Monitor, the first for 2013, shows the banks reaction to the RBA’s December rate […]
Current and future farmers to focus on policy
Australia’s peak national agricultural representative body, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today joined forces with Australia’s only national agricultural youth network, the Future Farmers Network (FFN). The partnership, announced by NFF President Jock Laurie and FFN Chair Georgie Aley at today’s FFN Youth Agriculture Central in Canberra, will provide opportunities for young farmers to […]