All banks cut agribusiness loan rates, July Monitor shows
Agribusiness loan rates have fallen across the board over the past month, with all financial lenders passing on interest rate cuts, the July Agribusiness Loan Monitor shows. The Monitor, released today by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), shows that each of the seven lenders have reduced rates by between 0.20 and 0.44 percent for their […]
Greater action needed to prevent on-farm quad accidents
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling for greater action on four wheel motorbike safety during this year’s National Farm Safety Week, to address the ever-increasing number of fatalities from quad bike accidents on Australian farms. NFF President Jock Laurie said the time had come for real action on quad bike safety, with the NFF […]
Farmers welcome next step on National Food Plan
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the release of the green paper into the National Food Plan as the next step towards securing a sustainable food system. Speaking from the launch of the National Food Plan green paper in Sydney this morning, NFF President Jock Laurie says the Plan has the potential to […]
Canstar release: NAB rates correction
The May and June Agribusiness Loan Monitor published by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and compiled by research company CANSTAR contained an inadvertent error. The tables should have shown a 0.32 percent decrease in both NAB Agribusiness products – Agribusiness Variable Loan and Farmers Choice Overdraft. This rate change took effect on May 7 and […]
Livestock industry welcomes Government’s response on exports
The Australian livestock industry has today jointly welcomed the Australian Government’s response to the Senate Inquiry into livestock exports, acknowledging the Government’s stated commitment to supporting the continuation of the trade. The Australian livestock industry has worked closely with the Australian, State and Territory Governments and animal welfare groups on the development of a robust […]
Final day to contribute to the Blueprint for Australian Ag
The opportunity to input into the Blueprint for Australian Agriculture closes tomorrow, Friday 13 July, and the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is encouraging all within agriculture that are yet to contribute to have their say today. NFF President Jock Laurie is in Launceston today for the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association conference, where Blueprint is […]
Farmers, and now Ministers, call for Basin Plan balance
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has supported the call from the State and Federal water Ministers for the Murray-Darling Basin Authority to do more to achieve balance in the proposed Basin Plan before it is tabled in Parliament. The Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Council, comprised of the Federal, QLD, NSW, SA, ACT and VIC water ministers, […]
From 1 July, farmers forced to wear carbon costs
With two days remaining until the carbon tax comes into effect, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is continuing its call for the Government to do more to stop the costs of the tax being passed on to the nation’s farmers. “There is absolutely no doubt that the cost of the carbon tax will be felt […]
No need for new agricultural body: just greater commitment
In a week when the nation’s peak agricultural body has achieved a policy win on foreign investment, represented Australian agriculture at the Rio+20 Forum and called on the Prime Minister to deliver policies to ensure a strong and sustainable agricultural sector, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is questioning why a Senate Inquiry would recommend establishing […]
Added strength to trade: step closer to agreement
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed this week’s announcements that Canada and Mexico have both joined the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). “Adding the weight of Canada and Mexico to the collective TPP is positive news for the Australian farming sector and a step forward on international trade issues,” NFF President Jock Laurie said today. […]