Fiona Simson elected to World Farmers’ Organisation Board
The National Farmers’ Federation is pleased to announce that Fiona Simson has been elected as a Director of the World Farmers’ Organisation. At the 2023 World Farmers’ Organisation General Assembly, held in Sun City, South Africa, Fiona Simson was elected to represent the Oceania Constituency of the WFO. The Oceania Constituency represents farmers in Australia […]
Clock is ticking for grace period on tax scheme
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is ramping up its call for the Federal Government to extend the Instant Asset Write Off (IAWO) to help farmers unfairly caught out by the scheme’s cut off. The IAWO and temporary full expensing arrangements allowed farmers and small businesses to immediately depreciate the full cost of new assets within […]
Dismal dollars in Budget for rural roads
Three peak bodies representing farmers and transporters have raised concerns about the lack of sufficient additional funding in the Federal Budget to address the perilous state of flood impacted rural roads. In the lead up to the Budget, GrainGrowers, National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) called for an emergency […]
Next leader of national horticulture industry announced
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Horticulture Council has today announced Jolyon Burnett as its next chairperson. The much-anticipated appointment follows an exhaustive search triggered by Fiona Simson, the inaugural Council chair, stepping down mid-year as her term as NFF President comes to a close. Mr Burnett brings a wealth of experience to the role, having […]
‘Cost of living’ budget does little to stem rising food prices as farmers taxed more
Tonight’s ‘cost of living’ budget is a missed opportunity to address food price inflation, according to Australia’s peak farm body. National Farmers’ Federation President, Fiona Simson, said the budget does nothing to get to the heart of rampant food price inflation – which NFF polling shows is weighing on the minds of 8 in 10 […]
NFF welcomes National Net Zero Authority
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed today’s announcement of the National Net Zero Authority, noting farming communities around Australia will be among the most acutely impacted by Australia’s energy transition. NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the Authority must look closely at the cumulative impacts of the energy transition on farm production. “When we talk […]
Statement on Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement
Quotes attributable to NFF Vice President, David Jochinke The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes today’s announcement that the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement will enter into force on 31 May 2023. The FTA improves access to an important market for Australian farmers and will allow them to diversify their markets. It will importantly give UK customers the […]
Budget must deliver sustainable biosecurity funding
Australia’s peak farm body is calling on the Government to make good on its promise to sustainably fund Australia’s biosecurity system in next week’s Federal Budget. NFF Vice President David Jochinke said the surge in pressure on the biosecurity system meant the issue of insufficient funding couldn’t be ignored any longer. “We have report after […]
Rural Roads Alliance outlines infrastructure priorities to Parliament
The newly-formed Rural Roads Alliance has given evidence to a parliamentary inquiry today, reiterating its call for an emergency funding package totalling nearly $5.5 billion in next week’s Federal Budget. The latest call comes as the Government commits to a review of infrastructure spending – a process the Alliance hopes will not lessen rural road […]
Statement on the Small Business Energy Incentive
Comments attributable to National Farmers’ Federation Chief Executive, Tony Mahar We welcome the Australian Government’s announcement of the Small Business Energy Incentive, but reiterate our calls to extend the Instant Asset Write-Off. The new policy is a step in the right direction to support farmers and small businesses invest in their businesses and reduce their […]