Support Aussie farmers: buy Australian this Christmas
With less than one week remaining until Christmas, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has joined the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry in calling for Australians to buy local produce this Christmas. NFF President Jock Laurie is encouraging shoppers to show their support for Australian farmers by buying local produce for the festive season. “Australia […]
Joint statement: Unacceptable treatment of cattle in Israel
Inhumane animal handling in an Israeli abattoir, as seen on ABC’s 7:30 Report, is unacceptable, says the Australian livestock and livestock export industries. The treatment of animals seen in the Bakar Tnuva abattoir in Israel is especially disappointing, given the facility was deemed suitable to receive Australian cattle earlier this year. “The abattoir has taken […]
Farmer numbers fall, but productivity grows
The number of Australian farmers has fallen by over 100,000 in the three decades since 1981, yet the value of Australian agricultural exports in this time has grown from $8.2 to $32.5 billion, new statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have revealed. Australia’s peak agricultural representative body, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), says […]
Chief Scientist backs calls for renewed R&D investment
A discussion paper released by the Office of the Chief Scientist has supported the National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF’s) calls for a continued, strong commitment from Government to agricultural research and development (R&D). The ‘Australia’s Role in Global Food Security’ paper has found that continued investment in R&D is essential in increasing Australia’s agricultural production to […]
Agricultural producers and food processors call for full trade liberalisation
Farmers and food processors from Australia, New Zealand and Canada are calling on Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) countries to conclude a 21st century trade agreement in 2013 that liberalises trade across all goods and services. At the 15th round of TPP negotiations taking place in Auckland, New Zealand, agri-food groups from across the TPP region […]
Less talk, more action: farmers call for outcomes on trade
As the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations take place in New Zealand, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on the Australian Government to increase its focus on trade in order to deliver real outcomes for Australian farmers. NFF President and Chair of the NFF Trade Committee, Jock Laurie, says while there have been some […]
Anti-dumping reform welcome in war against unfair trading
The strengthening of Australia’s anti-dumping system is positive news for Australian farmers, says the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). NFF President and Chair of the NFF Trade Committee, Jock Laurie, welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the Federal Government that they would establish an Anti-Dumping Commission to oversee and implement Australia’s anti-dumping system and to reduce the incidents […]
Pass today’s interest rate cut on, urge farmers
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) that interest rates will be cut by 25 basis points. NFF President Jock Laurie said the reduction in interest rates, taking the cash rate to three percent for the first time since April 2009, was very welcome news for […]
TPP: Australia & New Zealand ag bodies call for action on trade
The peak agricultural bodies of New Zealand and Australia have united in calling for a truly comprehensive and generally liberalising Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement from day one of implementation. The Federated Farmers of New Zealand and the National Farmers’ Federation of Australia are both participating in the TPP negotiations, currently taking place in Auckland. […]
Native Title claims stalled by government cuts
In a move that has angered farmers and landholders, the Federal Government has extended its cost cutting to native title, with a decision to cease funding to respondents in native title claims from the beginning of next year. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on the Government to review the decision, ensuring respondents have […]