A step in the right direction, but time for action on drought
The Federal and State agriculture Ministers have today met to decide the future of Australia’s drought policy – and the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) believes that while the outcome is a step in the right direction, greater commitment to action is needed. “In the lead up to today’s meeting, the NFF has been working with […]
Jock Laurie enters third term as NFF President
Walcha farmer Jock Laurie has been returned as the President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) for a third term at the NFF Members’ Council meeting and AGM in Canberra today. Speaking at the meeting, Mr Laurie said the NFF’s core priority for the year ahead is to continue to push for strong, positive outcomes […]
Government policy, commodity prices & the image of agriculture dominate Blueprint
Government policy, funding and decision making, commodity prices and the Australian dollar, and the perception of agriculture among the community are the three key issues facing Australian agriculture, according to the nation’s farmers and the wider supply chain. The initial findings of the Blueprint for Australian Agriculture were released at the National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF’s) […]
Prime Minister announces foreign investment register at NFF National Congress
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to introduce a foreign investment register. The register was announced by the Prime Minister, the Hon Julia Gillard, during her address to the NFF’s 2012 National Congress this morning, and was praised by the NFF President Jock Laurie. “This is a win for […]
Victorian dairy farmer receives NFF Award of Honour
A Victorian dairy farmer with a lifelong association with agriculture and land management has tonight been awarded the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Award of Honour. Alex Arbuthnot AM, of Nambrok in Gippsland, was presented with his award by NFF President Jock Laurie at the Art of Farming cocktail function in Canberra, as part of the […]
Policies to support, not strangle, agriculture
The nation’s peak agricultural representative body, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will today call on Parliament to deliver a long-term strategic focus for Australia’s agricultural sector. Speaking ahead of his address to NFF’s 2012 National Congress today, President Jock Laurie said while there are great opportunities ahead for Australian agriculture, seizing them will require long-term […]
Rates hit historic low, yet banks continue current trend
Two weeks after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut interest rates to their lowest level in three years, only a handful of finance lenders have passed the cuts on to their agribusiness customers. The official cash rate now sits at 3.25 percent for the first time since October 2009, following the RBA’s 25 basis […]
Final call for NFF National Congress registrations
More than 250 farmers, agribusinesses and government representatives will converge on Canberra next week for the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) 2012 National Congress – with two days remaining until registrations close. Taking place at the Australian Institute of Sport Arena on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 October, the NFF’s National Congress will tackle the food […]
Media Alert: NFF National Congress, Canberra
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) 2012 National Congress is taking place on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 October at the Australian Institute of Sport Arena, Canberra. More than 30 speakers are confirmed to address Congress. Key speakers include: Monday 22 October 9:35am Welcome Address: Jock Laurie, NFF President 9:45am Opening Address: Senator the Hon. Joe […]
Strengthening the trans-Tasman relationship: NFF & FFNZ meet in Sydney
Farm leaders from both sides of the Tasman came together today as the boards of the Federated Farmers of New Zealand (FFNZ) and the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) met in Sydney. NFF President Jock Laurie said the shared challenges for farmers in both countries meant the need for the peak agricultural representative bodies to work […]