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Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement secures sweet terms for sugar, keeps free trade moving forward


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) congratulates the Government on bringing a Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement (PAFTA) to life for Australian farmers. Announced today, PAFTA offers key market access opportunities for Australia’s agriculture exports, but the bigger story is the strategic importance of the agreement. The NFF believes PAFTA goes beyond a mere ‘announceable’. “Today’s news […]

10 November 2017


New campaign calls for common sense on farm machinery movement red tape


A National Farmers’ Federation-led (NFF) campaign is calling on Government to restore common sense to heavy farm machinery movement regulations. NFF Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar said currently, heavy vehicle regulation across Australia was complex and inconsistent. “The rules vary vastly from state to state and shire to shire and in many cases do not […]

8 November 2017


Farmers warn against additional FTA review


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is seeking more information on Labor’s FutureAsia policy proposal, released today by Shadow Trade Minister Hon Jason Clare MP, and has cautioned against additional FTA red tape. NFF President Fiona Simson said the nation’s farm sector relied on a bi-partisan approach to strengthening existing trade relationships and developing new trade […]

30 October 2017


High Court disqualification of Parliamentarians


Following today’s historic High Court decision, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will work proactively with the Prime Minister, Minister Fifield and Minister Chester as they step into acting roles in relevant portfolios. The loss of Mr Joyce from the agriculture and water resources portfolio is regrettable. Australian agriculture has few stronger advocates than Mr Joyce. […]

27 October 2017


Export Control Bill 2017


The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Exposure Draft Export Control Bill 2017. The NFF supports the draft Bill and its aim to streamline and strengthen current export legislation.

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24 October 2017


Grants of up to $4 million on offer for farmers to improve soil, vegetation and biodiversity


The farm sector can now apply for grants of up to $4 million to implement innovative and sustainable land management practices. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Fiona Simson said the grants were a part of the Federal Government’s smart farm program. “I urge farmers and regional communities, through farming systems and natural resource management groups to put […]

17 October 2017


Farmers reserve judgement but see potential in Government’s energy policy settings


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will reserve judgement on the merits of the Government’s energy policy announced today and wait to examine the detail on its effectiveness for meeting the energy needs of the farm sector. The peak representative body for Australian agriculture has been direct in its call for the Government to find durable […]


Farm leaders call for meaningful change on gender diversity


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and the Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) are leading a call to agribusinesses to even the gender ledger on their Boards and in their senior executive ranks. Coinciding with International Rural Women’s Day on Sunday 15 October, the NFF and AACo today announced a new initiative, which asks agribusiness, representative bodies […]

15 October 2017


World Mental Health Day: NFF President reminds regional communities to 'look after one another'


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is reminding regional Australians to look after one another as part of today’s World Mental Health Day. NFF President Fiona Simson said farmers and those working in the industries that support them, often spend long periods alone and regularly contend with situations of high pressure. “Whether you are a farming […]

10 October 2017


Farmers welcome next-stage assessment of State project proposals to deliver Southern Basin recovery offsets


The National Farmers’ Federation Vice President Les Gordon has welcomed the start of detailed consultation on the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s estimates for adjusting the Basin Plan water recovery target for the Southern Basin. “In 2012, under the leadership of then Water Minister, Tony Burke, Basin Governments and the Commonwealth Parliament agreed to the Sustainable Diversion […]

4 October 2017


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