Build infrastructure, create balance in the Basin Plan
On the day the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has made its submission to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) on the proposed Murray-Darling Basin Plan, an independent economic report has found that the Authority’s modelling on the impacts of the Basin Plan is seriously flawed. The report, undertaken by Independent Economics on behalf of a group […]
Business advisory forum fails to consider agriculture
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has expressed its disappointment at agriculture being excluded from the Australian Government’s inaugural Business Advisory Forum, held in Canberra today. NFF President Jock Laurie said while the bulk grain handling and storage sector was invited to the table, the wider agricultural industry was a notable omission. “Today’s forum focuses on […]
Fuelling the agricultural energy debate
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has released its submission to the Australian Government’s Energy White Paper, reinforcing the importance of affordable fuel and energy to the long-term competitiveness of Australia’s agricultural sector. “Fuel and energy are among the largest costs for Australian farmers, and the spike in fuel prices over the past decade has had […]
Future of farming in Victoria’s hands
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will host a forum about the future of the agricultural sector next week in Victoria. The forum, part of the NFF’s initiative, the Blueprint for Australian Agriculture, is designed to give farmers, the wider agricultural supply chain and those with an interest in, or involvement with agriculture the chance to […]
Government invests in future of farming
As the Blueprint for Australian Agriculture forum gets underway in Wagga today, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s announcement of additional funding for the Blueprint. NFF Vice-President Duncan Fraser today joined Minister Ludwig for the announcement in Wagga, where $150,000 was committed by the Government to the […]
Ag issues and opportunities on the Wagga agenda
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will host a Blueprint for Australian Agriculture forum in Wagga this week and all local farmers and agricultural businesses are invited to attend. NFF President Jock Laurie and CEO Matt Linnegar will be attending the forum, and are calling on all involved with, or interested in, agriculture in the Riverina […]
Darwin to host Blueprint forum: NT pastoralists, have your say
A Blueprint for Australian Agriculture forum will be hosted by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) in Darwin this week. NFF President Jock Laurie is calling on Northern Territory pastoralists and graziers, transporters, processors, retailers, consultants, rural businesses, agribusinesses and community groups to take part in the forum, which will take place at the Holiday Inn […]
WA farmers, have your say on farming’s future
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will travel to Western Australia this week to host a Blueprint for Australian Agriculture forum immediately following the WAFarmers’ centenary conference. NFF President Jock Laurie is calling on local farmers and graziers, transporters, processors, retailers, consultants, rural businesses, agribusinesses and community groups to take part in the forum, which will […]
Rates fluctuate as farmers face varying conditions
The March Agribusiness Loan Monitor, released today by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), shows that only one financial institution has reduced agribusiness loan rates in the past month, while two have increased rates. While ANZ has reduced its term loan rates by 0.14 percent since the previous Monitor, the Commonwealth Bank and Suncorp both increased […]
Calls for ‘Skills for all Australians’ to include ag focus
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of an additional $7.2 billion in funding for vocational education and training (VET) over the next five years. NFF President Jock Laurie said the funding announcement comes at a time when the agricultural sector is facing a serious skills and labour shortage. “Today’s […]