Key programs retained but more needed for agriculture – for all Australians
Key programs retained but more needed for agriculture – for all Australians The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today welcomed the Federal Government’s commitment to funding for some key agricultural programs, yet emphasised that future government investment is still required that goes well beyond the scope of today’s budget. “The NFF was preparing for a conservative […]
Budget must not fuel Australian dollar, say farmers
Budget must not fuel Australian dollar, say farmers The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will closely scrutinise tomorrow’s Federal Budget to ensure that it does not inject further upward pressure on the Australian dollar, in doing so eroding farm incomes and removing opportunities for rural and regional Australia. “It is becoming clear that there will be […]
Government needs to commit to rural R&D
The National Farmers Federation (NFF) today urged the Government to reinforce its commitment to rural research and development funding. The NFF has been deeply concerned by the draft recommendations of the Productivity Commission’s review of the Rural Research and Development Corporations (RDC) that point towards a dramatic reduction in funding for agricultural research. “The NFF […]
Farmer anxiety builds on carbon tax
Farmer anxiety builds on carbon tax The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today reinforced the farm sector’s position over the Government’s carbon tax plans, highlighting the industry’s opposition to any proposal that places their competitive position at risk. “The NFF’s members have been rightly voicing farmer’s dismay over the impacts of a carbon price on their […]
Trade policy a good platform – now time to see some results
The Government’s trade policy statement, issued today, forms a solid platform to drive Australia’s trade reform agenda and is a timely reminder of the value of trade to the Australian economy, according to the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). “Minister Emerson’s trade policy statement reinforces how important the trade liberalisation agenda is, not only for Australian […]
NFF Website for the National Education Campaign on Pastoral and Horticulture Award
NFF Website for the National Education Campaign on Pastoral and Horticulture Award In early 2011, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) in conjunction with the National Farmers Federation (NFF) commenced a national education campaign advising of changes to the Pastoral Award 2010 and Horticulture Award 2010. The campaign has been funded by the Australian Government through […]
Farmers welcome movement on Carbon Farming Initiative
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes today’s introduction of the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) legislation into Federal Parliament and is pleased that it has addressed a number of the NFF’s key concerns raised through the draft consultation process. “We have always stated that we are broadly supportive of the concept and intent of the Carbon […]
Carbon tax must not compromise food and fibre production, say farmers
Despite the commitment to excluding agriculture’s direct emissions from its carbon tax, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) continues to be extremely concerned about the Government’s emerging carbon policy plans. “It is sometimes misconstrued that because agriculture’s direct emissions are excluded from the Government’s carbon pricing plans, the sector will be unaffected,” NFF President Jock Laurie […]
Pastoral and Horticulture Awards 2010
In early 2011, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) in conjunction with the NFF commenced a national education campaign on changes to the Pastoral Award 2010 and Horticulture Award 2010. The campaign has been funded by the Australian Government through the Fair Work Ombudsman’s Shared Industry Assistance Projects (SIAP) Grant Program, which aims to better inform […]
Carbon price deal: agriculture excluded, but farmers wary
A DEAL between the Gillard Government, the Greens and Independents Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott to set a carbon price from 1 July 2012 that excludes agriculture has met with caution from Australia’s peak farm body. “Our full Members’ Council met in Canberra today and considered the Prime Minister’s announcement,” National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President […]