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Startling findings from two different surveys have highlighted the devastating impact the proposed live sheep export ban is having in Western Australia, according to the country’s peak farm body. Data released today from Rabobank shows that while confidence edged higher nationally, WA bucked the trend recording a further dip into negative territory. The same survey […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
11 months ago
Australia’s peak farming body is calling on the Federal Government to have a long hard look at the way it’s handling the compensation process for producers in the live cattle export class action. Senate Estimates in Canberra last week revealed the Government had offered $215 million, a mere fraction of that being sought in compensation […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
11 months ago
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, […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
11 months ago
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 […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
11 months ago
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 […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
12 months ago
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, health and welfare, Farm Business
12 months 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: Biosecurity, health and welfare
12 April 2023
Farmers are today congratulating federal biosecurity officials following reports of a major biosecurity operation which seized 38 tonnes of illegal meat and animal products. NFF President, Fiona Simson, said the operation, which saw raids on facilities in Western Sydney, is an important example of how Australia’s biosecurity services protect our community, environment and economy. “That […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
4 April 2023
Farmers are today congratulating federal biosecurity officials following reports of a major biosecurity operation which seized 38 tonnes of illegal meat and animal products. NFF President, Fiona Simson, said the operation, which saw raids on facilities in Western Sydney, is an important example of how Australia’s biosecurity services protect our community, environment and economy. “That […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
3 April 2023
New research shines a light on Australian farmer mental health with saddening statistics around self-harm and suicide, sparking calls for government support and industry-wide collaboration to create farmer-to-farmer support networks across the country. New research released today paints a saddening picture of the mental health of Australia’s hard-working farmers with close to third (30%) reporting […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
29 March 2023
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