Relaxed constraints a distraction to balanced Basin Plan
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today reiterated calls for a balanced Basin Plan – one that seeks to return water to the environment without putting jobs and family farms at risk. The Murray-Darling Basin Authority has today released modeling that focuses on the likely outcomes should 2,800GL and 3,200GL be returned to the river […]
Sector working together to tackle education & labour shortages
Key players in the Australian agricultural and education sectors have come together to address critical issues around education, training, skills and labour in a bid to encourage more students to take up agricultural careers. The National Agribusiness Education, Skills and Labour Taskforce, facilitated by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), has today resolved to work together […]
NFF welcomes Coles as principal sponsor of Congress
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today announced Coles as the principal sponsor of the NFF 2012 National Congress, taking place in Canberra on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 October. NFF President Jock Laurie said Coles’ involvement in the Congress allows a strong focus on the links between producer and consumer. “Now more than ever, […]
Interest rates remain on hold – farmers look to spring
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today released the September Agribusiness Loan Monitor, showing that agricultural interest rates have again held firm, in line with the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to hold rates at 3.5 percent for the third consecutive month. NFF Economics Committee Chair John McKillop said that only one bank moved its […]
Prime Minister & Opposition Leader headline NFF Congress
Australia’s Prime Minister, the Hon. Julia Gillard, and Opposition Leader, the Hon. Tony Abbott, will address the NFF’s 2012 National Congress in Canberra next month. Taking place at the AIS Arena on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 October, the Congress will focus on the food and fibre boom and the opportunities for Australian agriculture, from […]
Rushed Water Act amendments anger farmers
The Federal Government is expected to table amendments to the Water Act 2007 tomorrow, which, if passed by Parliament, will give ultimate authority over the Murray-Darling Basin Plan sustainable diversion limit adjustment mechanism to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, rather than Parliament. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) CEO Matt Linnegar today questioned why the Government would rush […]
Pork welcomed to the national family farm
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today announced that Australian Pork Limited (APL) has joined the national peak farm body as a Commodity Council member. NFF President Jock Laurie said APL’s addition to the NFF family further enhances its strength as the united voice for Australian farmers. “The NFF exists to provide the single, strong […]
Transport infrastructure solutions finally hit the road
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the release of the Federal Government’s National Land Freight Strategy as a step towards solving Australia’s transport infrastructure issues and boosting agriculture’s supply chain productivity. NFF President Jock Laurie said Australia’s farmers rely on efficient and effective road, rail and port infrastructure, and the release of the Freight […]
Farmers hamstrung by regulation, at home and abroad
The release of Choice’s “Australia first” report into the major supermarkets today has renewed calls from the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) for governments to recognise the impact of the regulatory and business cost burden on our nation’s farmers. NFF President Jock Laurie said the release of the report, which shows that only a percentage of […]
Cubbie decision prompts renewed calls for land register
With confirmation that a Chinese consortium has been approved to purchase Australia’s iconic cotton property, Cubbie Station, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today renewed calls for a national land register to monitor all foreign purchases of Australian agricultural land and water. NFF President Jock Laurie said such a register would make it compulsory for […]