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Farmers’ patience is fast running out with state and territory governments and their posturing over National Energy Guarantee (NEG) targets, according to the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). NFF President, Fiona Simson said she hoped the onus to endorse a solution to Australia’s energy crisis was not lost on COAG Energy Ministers. “We are calling for […]
9 August 2018
Action is needed on many fronts to ensure Australians have the affordable, reliable and clean energy we demand. Deep policy uncertainty hangs over electricity investment beyond the current national Renewable Energy Target. An efficient and durable mechanism that integrates energy and climate policy will greatly reduce this uncertainty. The National Energy Guarantee is a mechanism […]
7 August 2018
UPDATE: the NFF has now launched FarmHub – a new central location to find drought and other farm business assistance. Visit https://farmhub.org.au. Farmers managing drought may be able to access support for needs ranging from livestock fodder, everyday living expenses and access to financial and health services. The below list details the help available at […]
Two peak agriculture representative organisations have committed to work together towards a farm gate production value of $100 billion by 2030. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), representing Australia’s 84,000 farmers, and Agribusiness Australia, representing individuals and corporations across the agri-food chain, signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Canberra today. NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said […]
6 August 2018
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of immediate additional financial support to drought-affected farming families. NFF President Fiona Simson said lump sum payments of up to an additional $12,000 to farmers eligible for the Farm Household Allowance would provide significant relief from the hardship currently facing many. “Presently, farming families […]
5 August 2018
Policy Position The NFF promotes the protection of agricultural land. The long term success of the agriculture sector will be dependent on our continued access to land and water. Agricultural land is a valuable resource that all levels of government should preserve for the future prosperity of our sector and our nation. The land use […]
Tags: Environment
3 August 2018
Rectifying telecommunication services issues for regional, rural and remote customers is challenging. Those tasked with resolving the issue are often not cognisant of the unique nature and challenges of utilising telecommunication services in rural and remote Australia nor do they have the technical or product expertise to resolve the issue due to the unique technology […]
Tags: Farm Business
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has joined forces with Channel 9 and Rotary Australia on a national fundraising drive to support drought-affected farming families. The peak body representing Australian agriculture, the NFF says the initiative is in direct response to calls from everyday Australians wanting to help. “The NFF has been overwhelmed with the number of […]
2 August 2018
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on the Australian Government to register its disapproval in the ‘strongest possible terms’ with the United States Administration following its decision to provide US$12 billion in new subsidies to US farmers. NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the subsidies would hurt Australian farmers who were already suffering from […]
25 July 2018
The farm sector’s peak body has welcomed the National Australia Bank’s (NAB) decision to allow farmers to use farm management deposit (FMD) funds as an offset against agricultural lending. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) also acknowledged the lender’s decision to stop charging farmers penalty interest rates for missed loan repayments. Speaking from the NSW Farmers […]
24 July 2018
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