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Food security is one thing Australians don’t have to worry about, says National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson. “The NFF wants to categorically reassure the community of its continued access to home-grown food, despite media reports tonight to the contrary. “The story aired tonight by 60 Minutes made a cursory attempt at addressing the very […]
12 April 2020
Statement to 60 Minutes The National Farmers’ Federation and its members want to categorically reassure all Australians of their continued access to food during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Farmers are used to working from home every day producing more than enough food and fibre for every Australian. Part of this reassurance is letting Australians […]
The submission responds to the Basin social and economic Assessment Panel draft report, led by Robbie Sefton. The draft report made 48 findings and 20 recommendations which the NFF reflects on, and provides suggestions to improve some recommendations for the final report. Download PDF File
Tags: Environment
7 April 2020
Farmers have got your back. This is the message for Melbourne commuters this week, as part of the National Farmers Federation’s ongoing campaign to reassure Australians. “Farmers want all Australians to know that running out of food, is one thing they don’t need to be worrying about in these challenging times,” NFF President Fiona Simson […]
6 April 2020
The National Farmers’ Federation and its members have thanked the Government for providing foreign workers the opportunity to extend their visas and keep working on Australian farms. The NFF and its members have been working collaboratively with the Government on the issue of farm workforce stability and safety for some time. The decision to extend […]
Tags: Workforce
4 April 2020
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed support to ensure Australia’s world class seafood, dairy and red meat products continue to be enjoyed in key Asian markets. “Australian farmers export 75 per cent of what they produce,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. “Access to key markets is essential to the continued success of our industry and […]
1 April 2020
Truck drivers, the vital link between farms and supermarkets, can continue their work safely, thanks to new exemptions for roadhouses, made by the National Cabinet last night. The National Farmers’ Federation had been concerned of reports of roadhouses shutting their doors to comply with COVID-19 mitigation requirements and the impact on truck drivers who needed […]
31 March 2020
The horticulture industry is urging the Federal Government to give them the confidence they need to plant the next crop by extending visas of seasonal fruit, vegetable and nut pickers who are already in the country. The National Farmers’ Federation Horticulture Council and the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) are united in calling on government […]
30 March 2020
The NFF calls for unfair contract terms to be made illegal, for unfair contract term protections to be extended so that they apply to all standard form contracts, and various other measures which would make contractual arrangements between producers and purchasers more equitable. Download PDF File
Tags: Farm Business
28 March 2020
Australia’s livestock industry has welcomed today’s assurance from Agriculture Minister, David Littleproud, that saleyards will continue to operate. Ensuring continuity in food supply at this difficult time is of critical importance and livestock selling centres are a key component of the food supply chain. Saleyard operators, agents, buyers, processors and producers are acutely aware of […]
27 March 2020
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