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The National Farmers’ Federation is calling for a national energy policy that provides affordability and reliability and which supports a towards reduced-emissions energy supply. The Federal Government’s National Energy Guarantee (NEG) framework aims to tackle this trilemma. See the document attached for more information on the NEG and NFF’s Energy Policy.
18 September 2018
Food, Fibre & Forestry Facts is published annually by the NFF as a compendium of useful and authoritative facts and figures about Australian agriculture, based on fully attributed data from independent sources. It is designed as a fast reference to national and state-by-state facts about Australia’s farm sector, including specific data on Australia’s leading agricultural […]
17 September 2018
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed Labor’s support for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Borne out of the embattled TPP, the CPTPP will reduce and eliminate tariffs on a range of agricultural products, including red meat, cereals, dairy and wine. NFF President Fiona Simson said greater market access was key […]
14 September 2018
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the passing of legislation to extend the $20,000 instant asset write-off for another year. “The instant asset write-off is an effective way to assist farm businesses to build resilience by incentivising investment in farm equipment and machinery valued at $20,000 or less,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. “At […]
The Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement that it will soon identify location options for the next round of mobile black spot funding. Today Minister for Regional Services, Bridget McKenzie declared open nominations from local and state governments, as well as Federal politicians, for Round Four of the $220 […]
13 September 2018
The NFF recognises that there are initiatives in place in attempt to remedy the lack of incentives under the current Federal mandatory regulations for minor use permits. The NFF is particularly supportive of the work of the Agricultural Chemical Access Priorities Forum, which has resulted in the APVMA, government and industry working together to establish […]
11 September 2018
Cherries at Christmas and peach-topped Pavlovas are as Australian as backyard cricket, but the nation’s summer fruit harvest is again under threat. “Our peaches, nectarines, mangoes and cherries are almost ripe for the picking,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. “Unfortunately, again this season, growers will struggle to hire the workers they need to pick the […]
7 September 2018
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources’ review of the Sugar Code of Conduct (the Code). The NFF supports continued operation of the Code without amendment to enable management of the imbalance in market power between cane growers, mill owners and sugar […]
5 September 2018
The Indonesia–Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) was brought to fruition tonight in Jakarta by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his Indonesian counterpart, President Joko Widodo. Accompanying the Prime Minister to the Indonesian capital, NFF President Fiona Simson said IA-CEPA heralded a new era in the already-strong Australia-Indonesia agricultural trade relationship. “In 2017, almost half […]
31 August 2018
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has, in principle, welcomed plans to dramatically increase the food and fibre production capacity of northern Australia with the construction of three new dams. “The natural assets of the north, the tropical climate and abundance of water and of course, its proximity to Asia, logically says the region has significant […]
30 August 2018
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