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Statement on reappointment of Mick Keogh 


Comments attributable to NFF Vice President David Jochinke The NFF welcomes the reappointment of Mick Keogh as Deputy Chair of the ACCC.   Mick Keogh has played a key role as a strong advocate for Australian farmers and small businesses, ensuring they are fairly treated under Australian competition law.   The work of the Australian Competition and […]

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2 days ago


Activists ought to be called out on harassment tactics


Australia’s peak farm body has slammed radical animal rights activists following a spate of illegal and intimidating encounters with law-abiding industry participants, and joined calls for the Government to exclude them from policy making processes.   The call follows evidence from the pork industry in yesterday’s Senate Estimates hearings, with Chief Executive of Australian Pork Limited, […]

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2 days ago


New report highlights opportunities for strengthening Indigenous agriculture


A landmark report by the National Farmers’ Federation and KPMG released today has underscored the need for better engagement to unlock the economic potential of Indigenous agriculture. The Realising the Opportunity report, released at an NFF forum in Darwin today, aims to strengthen the economic and cultural empowerment of Indigenous Australians through accessible and collaborative […]

4 days ago


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 […]

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6 days ago


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 […]

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2 weeks ago


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 […]

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2 weeks ago


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 […]

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2 weeks ago


‘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 […]

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3 weeks ago


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 […]

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3 weeks ago


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 […]

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3 weeks ago


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