NFF welcomes the carbon credit review findings, but concerns remain
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the findings from the review into Australia’s carbon credit framework but has highlighted concerns about missing farmer representation and support. Yesterday the Hon Chris Bowen released the final report of the Independent Review of Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), with the Government accepting, in principle, all 16 recommendations by […]
Spreading PALM workforce thinner is another sideways step
Farmers have welcomed with caution the Government’s announcement that it will allow metropolitan-based food businesses to access workers under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme. National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson said while resolving shortages along the supply chain was important, the Government now needed to dial up efforts to deepen the pool of […]
PALM scheme leaves smaller growers behind
The National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF) Horticulture Council is calling on the Federal Government to ensure its much-heralded solution to the growing workforce crisis works for the whole of the sector. Following COVID-19 disruptions, there was a swift shift towards a greater reliance on the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, but with that came headaches […]
Statement on Government Response to Samuel Review
Comments attributable to Tony Mahar, Chief Executive, National Farmers’ Federation As custodians of more than half of Australia’s landmass, farmers play a central role in caring for and improving our natural environment. Any genuine plan to protect and improve biodiversity can only succeed in partnership with the farming community. Today’s response to the Samuel Review […]
Ministers must make sure energy projects don’t diminish food production
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on Australian energy ministers to make sure the transition to renewable energy is overseen by a national code, so we don’t sacrifice food security for energy security. The NFF has written to the ministers ahead of their meeting on Friday, outlining agriculture’s priorities, backed by the Energy Policy […]
$85b high note, but time to fix pockmarked roads and ruined rail
Australian farmers yet again show they punch above their weight, with production forecast to hit a near-record $85 billion despite the significant curveballs the season has thrown their way. The ABARES Agricultural Commodities and Crop Reports show agriculture has forecast farmers will reap the second largest winter crop ever, with bumper crops in some regions […]
Candid kelpie wins #AgDayAU photo competition
An image capturing a dog and dairy cows enjoying a dip and a drink has been awarded first prize in the 2022 National Agriculture Day photo and video competition. It was the first year the competition opened up to video entries and National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson said it was exciting to see a […]
Concerns remain despite IR Bill concessions
The National Farmers’ Federation has acknowledged the concessions granted which will see the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill pass the Parliament this week, but warns that the consequences for the food supply chain remain largely unknown. NFF President Fiona Simson said it was disappointing to see a government so disinterested in the genuinely held concerns of employers. […]
Farm sector leaders call for action on competition, energy and infrastructure at national meeting
National representatives of Australia’s agriculture sector, meeting in Canberra today, have called on the Federal Government to respond to a number of issues impacting farmers. The National Farmers’ Federation membership came together to discuss several critical issues impacting the sector, noting the number of pressing issues confronting the sector continued to grow, placing pressure on […]
Food industry warns government of long-term food supply chain disruptions
The National Food Supply Chain Alliance, made up of nine influential national food industry associations, says long term supply chain issues, including ongoing natural disasters and labour shortages, are set to increase food prices for the foreseeable future. It says recent threats have laid bare Australia’s food supply chain’s dependencies, risks, and vulnerabilities. The Alliance, […]