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Australia’s peak farm body is calling on the Government to make good on its promise to sustainably fund Australia’s biosecurity system in next week’s Federal Budget. NFF Vice President David Jochinke said the surge in pressure on the biosecurity system meant the issue of insufficient funding couldn’t be ignored any longer. “We have report after […]
Tags: Biosecurity, Biosecurity, health and welfare, Federal Budget
4 weeks ago
The newly-formed Rural Roads Alliance has given evidence to a parliamentary inquiry today, reiterating its call for an emergency funding package totalling nearly $5.5 billion in next week’s Federal Budget. The latest call comes as the Government commits to a review of infrastructure spending – a process the Alliance hopes will not lessen rural road […]
Tags: Federal Budget, Infrastructure
4 weeks ago
Comments attributable to National Farmers’ Federation Chief Executive, Tony Mahar We welcome the Australian Government’s announcement of the Small Business Energy Incentive, but reiterate our calls to extend the Instant Asset Write-Off. The new policy is a step in the right direction to support farmers and small businesses invest in their businesses and reduce their […]
Tags: economic, Farm Business, Federal Budget
4 weeks ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the Government’s review of the migration system, which represents a critical juncture that must be capitalised on to produce real and constructive changes, that consider the needs of the agriculture industry. NFF Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar said the industry had long called for a purpose-built migration system designed […]
Tags: Farm Business, migration, Workforce
1 month ago
A national Agrifood Workforce Summit held in Brisbane has heard that without urgent attention, workforce issues in the supply chain would continue to put upward pressure on food prices for Australians. The Summit – jointly hosted by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) on Thursday – brought together […]
Tags: Farm Business, Workforce
1 month ago
The National Farmers’ Federation has thrown its support behind calls to strengthen merger laws – saying the move is one of a number needed to ensure fair competition for farmers. In its submission to a parliamentary inquiry on ‘Competition and Economic Dynamism’, the NFF has warned that exploitation of market power is threatening the viability […]
Tags: Farm Business
1 month ago
Women wanting to increase their leadership skills and contribute to narrowing the gender gap in agriculture still have time to apply for the National Farmers’ Federation flagship Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. The mentorship-based initiative aims to deliver on the NFF’s goal to double the number of women in agriculture’s leadership ranks by 2030 – […]
Tags: diversity
1 month ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the Net Zero Australia study report, which recognises the need for a fair transition to a carbon neutral future – and not at the expense of agriculture. The NFF was on the report’s advisory group and President Fiona Simson said agriculture had been listened to, but it was important […]
Tags: climate change, Environment, natural resources
1 month ago
Reversing the live sheep trade phase out commitment, pursuing housing options for regional Australia, and extending the instant asset write off are some of the big issues agriculture will press the Federal Government on following a meeting of national farm leaders in Canberra this week. The NFF Members’ Council brought together the key industry bodies […]
1 month ago
Comments attributable to National Farmers’ Federation Chief Executive, Tony Mahar We welcome the announcement from Ministers Penny Wong and Don Farrell on the expedited review of duties on Australian barley. China is an important market for Australian farmers, taking about 60-70% of our barley exports. The constructive approach the countries have taken to progress this […]
Tags: Trade
2 months ago
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