Australian and Indonesian Governments to be congratulated
After years of negotiation, the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) has passed its final hurdle. The agreement was ratified by the Indonesian Parliament last Thursday. “The National Farmers’ Federation is extremely pleased to see this agreement finalised,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. “This agreement represents a huge win for Australian farmers as well as […]
Farmers draw a line in the sand on EU FTA
Yesterday, a delegation representing agriculture sectors in the EU’s firing line met with the Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack, and the Minister for Trade, Simon Birmingham, to voice their concerns about Australia’s trade negotiations with the European Union. Led by the National Farmers’ Federation, the delegation expressed their dismay that the EU was refusing to […]
Littleproud to provide the continuity agriculture needs in tough times
National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson has congratulated David Littleproud on his appointment as Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management. “Having held the agriculture portfolio before and most recently the responsibilities of water, drought, rural finance, natural disaster and emergency management, Minister Littleproud knows the farm sector’s issues better than most,” Ms Simson said. […]
Interest rate cut welcomed by farmers during tough times
Lower interest rates on Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) loans is welcomed good news for farmers, NFF Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar said. “Farmers across the country continue to be severely challenged by the unprecedented drought conditions. “Access to low interest loans allows farmers to maintain valuable breeding stock and to remain in business while the […]
NFF welcomes additional drought relief measures
National Farmers Federation, President Fiona Simson yesterday took part in the first meeting of the Federal Government’s National Drought and North Queensland Flood Response and Recovery Agency Advisory Board, led by Shane Stone, in Orange. The meeting coincided with an announcement of further support for local governments and schools, by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and […]
Farm sector’s future with China bright, despite United States agreement
Australian farmers will continue to benefit from a highly valued trade relationship with China in parallel to the new agreement struck between the north Asian giant and the United States. National Farmers Federation President, Fiona Simson said the improved relations between the China and United States, one of Australian agriculture’s main global competitors, would mean increased […]
Immediate help available for farmers affected by bushfire
Today, farmers across southern Australia are continuing to prepare for two days of extreme bushfire danger – ensuring family members, livestock and communities are safe. “The current bushfire situation is unprecedented and our thoughts are with rural Australians during what will be a very dangerous period,” National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson said. Ms Simson […]
BoM confirms dire year for Australian agriculture
A report published by the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) today has confirmed the lived experience of many farmers – that 2019 was the driest and hottest year on record for Australia. The report comes as Australian farmers continue to manage a record-breaking drought, and battle bushfires which have devastated hundreds of farms. National Farmers’ Federation […]
Immediate help available for farmers affected by bushfire
Today, farmers across southern Australia are continuing to prepare for two days of extreme bushfire danger – ensuring family members, livestock and communities are safe.“The current bushfire situation is unprecedented and our thoughts are with rural Australians during what will be a very dangerous period,” National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson said.Ms Simson said many […]
New year to deliver fairer deal for dairy farmers
Dairy farmers can look forward to a fairer new year and beyond with government and industry agreeing to the mandatory Dairy Code of Conduct. Coming into effect on 1 January, the Code seeks to even the playing field between dairy farmers and processors. At the heart of the code is the prohibition of unfair contract […]