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Farmers across the nation are calling for the Federal Government to work with Australian famers in the face of increasing global uncertainly by making strategic investment to drive agricultural productivity and boost national economic growth. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said uncertainty in global markets and rising household costs were weighing heavily on Australians, […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
1 day ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes today’s release of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Supermarkets Inquiry Final Report, which confirms that market imbalances could have long-term consequences for Australia’s fresh produce sector. NFF President David Jochinke said the report’s independence and thorough evidence gathering reinforce concerns raised by producers. “The fact that the […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
4 days ago
The final report of the Supermarket Inquiry from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) warns Coles’ and Woolworths’ exercise of market power and preservation of their information advantage over fresh produce suppliers will have significant long-term consequences for the efficiency and sustainability of Australia’s fresh produce sector. In response, the ACCC reserves over half […]
Tags: horticulture, Trade and Economic
4 days ago
By NFF President, David ‘DJ’ Jochinke Australia’s regions are the engine room of our nation – driving our economy and home to the farms that grow the food and fibre we all rely on daily. From the paddocks of our farm in western Victoria, I see more than crops and livestock. I see modern farming […]
Tags: Social Policy
1 week ago
A major coalition has sent a powerful message calling for immediate action to address the mental health crisis in agriculture. More than 30 rural and healthcare organisations have joined forces for the first time to launch a joint statement to address the crisis disproportionally affecting people in agriculture. Ahead of a federal budget and election, […]
Tags: Farm Business, Social Policy
1 week ago
Australian farmers have today welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement it will review the potential to extend the regulation of unfair trading practices to small businesses. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said such a review was welcome to help address power imbalances within supply chains. “Farmers have long identified the need to address unfair business […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
2 weeks ago
Comments attributable to NFF President David Jochinke The National Farmers’ Federation notes reports that Australian steel and aluminium exports to the United States will be subject to a 25% tariff. The NFF supports a considered and measured approach being taken as officials work through this and any future developments. The NFF has long championed free […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
2 weeks ago
Regional families are missing out, businesses are struggling and local economies are paying the price – all because of a lack of childcare in the bush. It’s why the National Farmers’ Federation and its members are imploring all sides of politics to commit to the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund, ahead of the election. […]
Tags: Farm Business, Social Policy
2 weeks ago
The Federal Government’s lack of transparency over water buybacks has been laid bare, with the revelation that 30GL of water has already been secured under the second tranche of the 450GL buyback program in the Murray Darling Basin. National Farmers’ Federation Water Committee Chair Malcolm Holm said the disclosure – made not by the government […]
Tags: Natural Resource Management
3 weeks ago
The National Farmers Federation (NFF) is closely monitoring the unfolding situation as Cyclone Alfred threatens agricultural communities across southern Queensland and northern New South Wales. With destructive winds and heavy rainfall predicted, the storm’s potential to cause significant damage to crops, infrastructure, and rural communities is of major concern for the farming sector. Cyclone Alfred, […]
Tags: Farm Business
3 weeks ago
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