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NFF calls for better business agenda 


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today joined a united front of organisations seeking a stronger commitment to the nation’s businesses in the next term of parliament.   Twenty business groups, led by the Business Council of Australia, have today asked parliamentarians for a new agenda that backs all businesses.   NFF CEO Troy Williams said agriculture […]

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Leading defence think tank says food security = national security


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s Green Paper on National Food Security Preparedness as a timely and vital call to action. “This report underscores what farmers have been saying for years – food security is national security,” NFF President David Jochinke said. “Australia is home to a world class food […]

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Farmers call for practical sustainability solutions


Australian farmers are calling for a practical, partnership-based approach to sustainability, ahead of the Federal Election.   The National Farmers’ Federation has compiled a list of tangible changes for consideration by political parties.  “We need to stop the methodology mayhem and reduce red and green tape,” NFF President David Jochinke said.   “The next step in the […]

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Statement: NFF welcomes instant asset write off extension pledge


Comments attributable to NFF President David Jochinke:  “The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes Labor’s commitment to extend the $20,000 instant asset write off by 12 months, if elected on May 3.   “But we continue to call for more changes to the highly effective measure.   “We’d like the $20,000 asset threshold cap to be raised to $150,000 […]

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NFF closely monitoring Queensland floods impact


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is closely monitoring the ongoing flooding across parts of Queensland, expressing deep concern for the farmers, graziers, and rural communities facing the brunt of this natural disaster. Significant rainfall has caused widespread flooding, leading to serious disruptions to farming operations, the loss of livestock and crops, and the destruction of […]

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Agriculture sector profoundly disappointed in United States’ tariff decision


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) expresses its profound disappointment in the United States’ decision to impose a 10% tariff on all Australian exports. The United States and Australia have a deep and multifaceted agricultural relationship underpinned by the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement, which sees zero tariffs applied to two-way trade between our nations. “This […]

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Election Called: Farmers challenge parties to secure Australia’s farming future


As Australia heads to the polls on 3 May, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is demanding all parties commit to securing the nation’s farming future. “This election comes at a critical moment for Australian agriculture and every family that relies on farmers for affordable food and fibre,” said NFF President David Jochinke.  “The choices made […]

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Statement: NFF stands with WA Farmers as convoy gets underway in Perth


Comments attributable to NFF President, David Jochinke The NFF stands in full support of WA farmers, shearers, truckies and rural and regional communities today, as they convoy through Perth for the second time to protest the Australian Government’s destructive decision to ban live sheep exports by sea. It was June last year that the ban […]

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Farmers set their sights on federal election after underwhelming budget


Tonight’s Federal Budget underscores just how critical the upcoming election will be to deliver the key investments needed to secure and grow Australian agriculture in an increasingly uncertain environment. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said this was a chance for the Federal Government to back Australian agriculture and give the economy a much-needed shot […]

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Farmers want strategic investment in budget in the face of uncertainty


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, […]

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