A simple equation: less water in the Basin means less food, fibre & jobs
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today called for the Government to ensure greater investment in infrastructure and water efficiency measures after finding that the cuts to agriculture under the proposed Murray-Darling Basin Plan are higher than stated. “The proposed Murray-Darling Basin Plan states that a cut of 2,750 gigalitres is a 25 percent reduction […]
Improved telecommunications essential for regional Australia
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today called on the Government to ensure that all rural and regional Australians have equal access to reliable and affordable telecommunications in its submission to the 2011-12 Regional Telecommunications Review. NFF President Jock Laurie acknowledged that the national broadband network (NBN) had the potential to generate significant improvements in […]
Farmers welcome sensible response to food labelling review
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Government’s response to the review of food labelling, calling the response a sensible step that balances the need for consumer information with the practicalities of implementation. “We’re certainly supportive of efforts to improve the labelling of food purchased by Australian consumers, as we agree that shoppers should […]
No balance in Basin Plan, say peak agricultural groups
Peak agricultural industry groups from across the Murray-Darling Basin believe that the proposed Murray-Darling Basin Plan, released this morning by the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, has failed to achieve the promised balance between social, economic and environmental impacts. The collective industry bodies, including the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), National Irrigators Council, AgForce Queensland, Queensland Farmers’ Federation, […]
Monitor reveals bank responses to interest rate cut
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today released the November Agribusiness Loan Monitor, which shows that four financial institutions have reduced their agribusiness loans off the back of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decision to cut interest rates earlier this month. Suncorp Agribusiness, Commonwealth Bank Agribusiness, ANZ Agribusiness and NAB Agribusiness have each reduced […]
Farmers welcome scientific body on mining impacts
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the announcement that a scientific expert committee will be established to conduct research into the impacts of mining and coal seam gas extraction on agricultural and environmental resources. NFF President Jock Laurie said that the announcement, made in Federal Parliament this afternoon, is a positive move for farmers […]
Blueprint for Australian Ag hits the road to Rockhampton: QLD, time to have your say
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on all involved in Australian agriculture to get involved in the development of the Blueprint for Australian Agriculture as it hits the road for the first in a series of forums around the country. The first forum, taking place in Rockhampton, QLD, on Tuesday 29 November will provide […]
Renewed commitment to the TPP is positive – now it’s time for action
While welcoming a renewed commitment to concluding the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) by the end of 2012, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has laid down the challenge to world leaders to back up the political rhetoric by concluding an agreement that truly improves the market access environment and lifts prices received for Australia’s farm exports. […]
Transport infrastructure not up to speed with agriculture
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called on the Government to renew its investment in road, rail and port infrastructure following the release of a RIRDC report this week which highlights that current funding is inadequate. NFF President Jock Laurie says the findings of the RIRDC agricultural transport infrastructure report will come as no surprise […]
Farmers now look to mitigate the carbon tax negatives
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has expressed its disappointment at the passage of the carbon tax legislation through the Senate today. “Ultimately, the carbon tax risks compromising the competitiveness of our agricultural industry,” NFF President Jock Laurie said. “We have fought against the introduction of this tax, as we know that it is going to […]