Farmers call for greater rights in land access
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today called for greater landholder protection and negotiation rights in land access agreements between farmers and mining and coal seam gas (CSG) companies. NFF President Jock Laurie says that open and clear land access agreements are needed to ensure that farmers are aware of their rights and have greater […]
Farmers welcome live export assistance measures
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Agriculture, Senator Joe Ludwig, that some $70 million in assistance will be provided to cattle producers affected by the livestock export trade suspension. NFF President Jock Laurie said such measures are a welcome relief for farmers and small businesses struggling in the […]
Processors may have to pass carbon tax costs on to farmers
A Senate Inquiry hearing into the carbon tax in Tamworth has heard that beef processors may have to pass the costs of the carbon tax on to producers; exactly as the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) predicted. NFF President Jock Laurie says the processor’s commitment to potentially passing the costs back to farmers during yesterday’s hearing […]
More time must equal more opportunity to get the Basin Plan right
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the news that the draft Murray-Darling Basin Plan will not be released until mid-October. “The NFF has said from day one that the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) needs to achieve balance in the Basin Plan,” NFF President Jock Laurie said. “The news that the release of the draft […]
Interest rate decision right call for farmers
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) that interest rates will remain steady at 4.75 percent for the ninth consecutive month. NFF President Jock Laurie says the RBA’s decision is the right one for farmers given the recent unease in global financial markets in the wake […]
Rural Women's Award applications open
Rural women wanting to take their leadership and contribution to primary industries to the next level are encouraged to apply for the 2012 RIRDC Rural Women’s Award. Applications are now open and rural women are encouraged to enter themselves or to nominate someone they think is ready to take the next step in their leadership […]
Aussie farmers contribute billions
New figures released by the Federal Government show that Australian farmers contributed over $43 billion in gross production value to the Australian economy over the past year, says the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). NFF President Jock Laurie says the figures show the enormous contribution Australia’s 136,000 farms make to the economy. “Australian farmers are seriously […]
Agribusiness rates steady, but US debt crisis looms
Agribusiness loan rates for the month of July have remained steady, according to the latest Agribusiness Loan Monitor released today by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). Chair of the NFF Economics Committee, John McKillop, said that agribusiness loan rates by the major banks and other financial lenders have not moved during July as the Reserve […]
NSW cracks down on coal and coal seam gas exploration
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the announcement by the NSW Minister for Resources and Energy, Chris Hartcher that tougher restrictions will apply for coal and coal seam gas exploration and mining in NSW. NFF Vice-President and Chair of the Mining and Coal Seam Gas Taskforce, Duncan Fraser, has welcomed the move by the […]
Senate inquiry explores coal seam gas concerns
Public hearings into the impact of coal seam gas (CSG) developments on agriculture and rural communities are underway in southern Queensland this week, as part of the Senate Inquiry into the Management of the Murray-Darling Basin. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) says the hearings, taking place in Roma yesterday, Dalby today and Brisbane tomorrow, provide […]