Regional telecommunications review highlights need for improvement
The National Farmers Federation (NFF) has today thrown its support behind the recommendations of the Regional Telecommunications Review which highlighted the need for vastly improved telecommunications services in regional Australia. The Review Committee noted that rural and remote Australians are keen to use the benefits of mobile devices in their everyday lives but that there […]
Trade deal with Malaysia fills vital gaps for agriculture
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed today’s signing of Australia’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Malaysia, noting that it will fill a number of gaps within the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA (AANZFTA) and improve international market access for Australian agricultural goods. “After seven years of negotiation, the NFF is under no illusion of how challenging […]
Parliament House plays host to future farming discussion
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will host a Blueprint for Australian Agriculture forum at Parliament House today, providing an opportunity for all Federal Parliamentarians to contribute. The forum, which will take place from 4pm at Parliament House, is one of a series of forums that have been taking place across Australia as part of the […]
Australia and New Zealand join forces at World Farmers’
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and the Federated Farmers of New Zealand have today announced that they will both apply for membership of international agricultural advocacy body, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO). The WFO will bring together national farming bodies from across the globe to create policy and advocate on behalf of the world’s farmers […]
Ruralco joins NFF: adding strength to the Farmers’ voice
The nation’s peak agricultural body, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), has today welcomed Ruralco Holdings Ltd as a full Associate Member. NFF CEO Matt Linnegar says Ruralco’s addition to the NFF further enhances its strength as the united voice for Australian farmers and the broader farm sector, including agribusiness. “Today, with Ruralco joining the 24 […]
Agriculture misses out on rate cuts, Loan Monitor shows
Only one financial institution has made any reduction in interest rates for agribusiness customers over the last month, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Agribusiness Loan Monitor for May has found. Despite the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) reducing the official cash rate down 50 basis points to 3.75 percent earlier this month, only one bank […]
Farmers welcome education funding
The Federal Government’s commitment of $225,000 over three years to the Primary Industries Education Foundation (PIEF) has been welcomed today by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). NFF CEO Matt Linnegar said the announcement provides surety for the PIEF in delivering food and fibre education programs to primary and high school children across the country. “Research […]
Ag survives tough budget, but more investment needed for growth
In a tough Budget in which agriculture has not emerged unscathed, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is pleased by the Government’s recognition of Australian agriculture’s strong growth prospects by committing new funding to key industry priorities. “The NFF called on the Government to deliver two things in this year’s Budget: to deliver on the funds […]
Invest in food and fibre, Mr Treasurer
As the nation prepares for today’s Federal Budget, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is urging the Government to continue investing in Australian agriculture. NFF President Jock Laurie said now is not the time for the Government to be cutting back its agricultural spend, but rather investing for future opportunities. “Just last week, the Prime Minister […]
The Asian century: the new golden era for Aust ag?
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on the Government to recognise the enormous opportunities for Australian agriculture in the Asian century, and to support this through policies that enable growth in the agricultural sector. As the Global Foundation’s Australia in the Asian Century Summit gets underway in Melbourne today, where Prime Minister Gillard will […]