SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE THE NEW FARM REALITY
AS OF today, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling for a new partnership in the way Australia manages its agricultural base to recognise and expand upon the sector’s massive contribution to national economic prosperity and managing the environment on behalf of all Australians. In it’s Pre-Budget Submission, released today, the NFF has flagged the […]
STRONG WORLD PRICES DEMAND BETTER SUPPLY CHAIN EFFICIENCIES
THE Westpac-NFF Commodity Index rose 6.4% in October – for the most part reflecting the strength of a global grain market as supply falls. “With Australia usually contributing around 12% of the world trade in grain, concerns over the drought’s affect on our crops have contributed to world grain prices going through the roof – […]
WORKCHOICES RULING WELCOME BUT STILL MORE WORK TO DO: NFF
Today’s High Court decision to uphold the validity of WorkChoices and the Federal Government’s use of the ‘corporations power’ to effectively legislate with respect to industrial relations was welcomed by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). The decision, affirming the Federal Government’s ability to create a national system based on the constitutional corporations power, should be […]
WATER REFORM: FARMERS ARE PART OF THE ANSWER
Farmers across Australia are united in their commitment to effective water management and reform to ensure supply to rural and urban users alike, certainty for farmers and the preservation of the nation’s environmental resources. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Crombie today called for assurances that governments and all those with an interest in water […]
SUPPORT FOR DROUGHT AFFECTED SMALL BUSINESSES WELCOME
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the announcement by the Federal Government that support will be provided to small businesses in Exceptional Circumstance (EC) declared areas whose income is dependent on farming. “It is well known that it is not only farmers and their families who are impacted by such a severe drought […]
FARMERS: VITAL STAKEHOLDERS IN WATER
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is greatly encouraged by the joint meeting of the Prime Minster, State Premiers and Ministers responsible for water this week. “Resource allocation issues are always fraught with difficulties – politically, socially and environmentally – NFF wants to make sure that Governments make these hard decisions using credible and independent information […]
NFF WELCOMES MOBILE DROUGHT SERVICE CENTRE
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today welcomed the launch of a mobile bus service which will tour drought-affected areas to provide farmers with information and assist in preparing drought assistance applications. “Farmers in remote regions may have difficulty in accessing their local Centrelink office, therefore the pilot mobile service will be of great assistance to […]
FAIR PAY COMMISSION FAILS TO TAKE ACCOUNT OF FARM REALITIES
While recognising the decision by the Australian Fair Pay Commission to increase the minimum wage by $27.36-a-week may be representative of the broad economic conditions across Australia, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) said today’s announcement failed to take account of the realities facing farmers. “We are disappointed in today’s decision,” NFF President David Crombie said. […]
EC SAFETY NET EXTENDED TO CATCH MORE FARM FAMILIES
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today welcomed the Federal Government’s extension of Exceptional Circumstances provisions as a “measured and timely response to a disaster on a national scale”. “The Federal Government is moving to deal with the ‘here and now’ issues first, notably the need to help farm families to survive the worst drought on […]
TRADE PRACTICE REFORMS GIVE FARMERS MORE CLOUT
Collective bargaining changes to the Trade Practices Act will make it quicker, cheaper and easier for farmers to negotiate with large business – helping to level out the power imbalance often inherent in contract negotiations, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) said today. “The costs for farmers to collectively bargain will now be reduced by 85% […]