Government’s commitment to agriculture’s $100 billion goal must deliver
The National Farmers’ Federation says the Government’s release of a plan to guide agriculture’s growth is a major boost for the industry’s goal to tally $100 billion by 2030. “It is very pleasing that this week the Government has reiterated its commitment to alongstanding ask from the farm sector to deliver a plan that maps the Government’s role in ensuring […]
Budget backs farmers and the bush to get Australia growing
Tonight’s Federal Budget recognises the fundamental role agriculture and the regions are poised to play in Australia’s COVID-19 recovery and affirms the Government’s support for the farm sector’s goal to achieve $100 billion in farm gate output by 2030. “In what is arguably the most important Budget of a generation, tonight Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has outlined a […]
Relief as water infrastructure scheme gets a lifeline
Farmers across Australia will benefit from an extra $50 million allocated to the On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme. The announcement today from Ministers Pitt and Littleproud commits an additional $50 million of federal funding to the scheme, bringing the total to $100 million. “News that the program will be continued is certainly welcomed,” NFF […]
Morrison’s manufacturing food focus the right recipe
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has labelled the Government’s prioritisation of food manufacturing a smart choice, which will pay dividends in the regions and give the Modern Manufacturing Strategy its best chance of success. Responding to the Government’s pre-budget announcement today, NFF President Fiona Simson said it made sense in the current climate to play […]
More efficient, smarter spend of farmers’ levies needed to revitalise agriculture’s flatlining innovation pipeline
The National Farmers’ Federation has a goal for Australia to be a top 20 nation for innovation efficiency and say the Government’s announcement today to re-focus agriculture’s research and development system is encouraging. “Australian farmers contribute $500 million annually to a unique farmer-government R&D levy partnership that has delivered game-changing innovations for our sector,” NFF CEO […]
Farmers brace for dire worker shortage; heartened by PM’s commitment to help
The NFF is encouraged by reporting of the Federal Government’s intention to take decisive action to solve the critical worker shortage facing fruit and vegetable growers this harvest. A new report out today by EY and commissioned by Hort Innovation, shows the sector must brace for a shortage of up to 26,000 workers. Chief Executive […]
New guide charts course for agriculture’s continued adoption of new technologies
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the launch of the Agricultural Biotechnology Council of Australia’s (ABCA) fourth edition of its Official Australian Reference Guide to Agricultural Biotechnology and GM crops (the Guide). Launched today by Chairman of the ABCA Ken Matthews AO during his National Press Club address, the Guide, developed in conjunction with an expert […]
Farmers hurt by MUA’s Port Botany stunt
Farmers’ recovery from drought and COVID-19 is under threat from ongoing industrial action by the MUA at Port Botany, with the capacity of the Patrick terminal cut by 40 per cent in the past week. “On the road to recovery from years of drought, farmers are perfectly placed to help get this country back on […]
Soil carbon at the centre of Government’s energy statement
Today’s Low Emissions Technology Statement (LETS) announced by Energy and Emissions Reduction Minister Angus Taylor is welcomed by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). “A $18 billion investment over the remainder of the decade is serious funding for this crucial policy area,” NFF CEO Tony Mahar said. “It is pleasing to see agriculture’s role in emissions […]
Celebrating the everyday extraordinary stories behind our bush-powered recovery
Six farmers are the faces of a new initiative by the National Farmers’ Federation to highlight the important role of agriculture and the bush in Australia’s COVID-19 recovery. “During these challenging times, the importance of locally-grown, fresh, healthy and safe produce has come into sharp focus,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. “Throughout the pandemic, Australian […]