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To further inform policy discussions on red tape reduction, the NFF has released a report that updates work from 2007: A snapshot of the red tape costs on farms in Australia. The report analyses administrative and compliance costs associated with a sample of farm operations. The report estimates that farmers spend over 20 days—around 10 […]
26 March 2014
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed ‘Repeal Day’, acknowledging the Australian Government’s work to lessen the burden for businesses to comply with unnecessary and costly legislation and regulation. NFF General Manager of Policy, Tony Mahar, commended the Government on responding to the call from the NFF and farmers to take steps to remove […]
On the 25th anniversary of Landcare’s formation, the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) and the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) have again joined forces to call for a new decade of action to tackle the challenges confronting Australia’s land, water, wildlife and farmland. In 1989 the ACF and NFF convinced the Hawke Federal Government to support a […]
21 March 2014
With discussions on the Australia-Japan Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations looking as though they will soon be concluded, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) remains adamant that the agreement must deliver good outcomes for all Australian farmers and agribusinesses. NFF and members this week met with Japan’s political trade representative, Mr Koya Nishikawa, who led a […]
20 March 2014
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Members’ Council met in Canberra this week as part of its regular consultation with representatives from each of the State Member Organisations, Commodity Councils and Associate Members. NFF President, Mr Brent Finlay, outlined the key issues affecting the industry, and the main areas of focus for the NFF and members […]
18 March 2014
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Chinese Premier Li Keqiang’s commitment to accelerate a free-trade deal with Australia. An agreement could be signed by the end of the year, which could translate to significant gains for the Australian farm sector. NFF President Brent Finlay has reiterated the importance of finalising the agreement, acknowledging […]
7 March 2014
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today reinforced the need to repeal the Carbon Tax, reiterating the case that it imposes costs on Australian farmers that puts the agricultural sector’s competitive position at risk. As momentum builds for the case to repeal the tax in the Senate today, NFF President, Mr Brent Finlay, joins other key […]
6 March 2014
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today issued the February 2014 Agribusiness Loan Monitor, showing that bank interest rates have held firm over the last quarter. Chief Executive Officer of the NFF, Mr Matt Linnegar, said that bank rates are in line with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) rates that stabilised at 2.5 per […]
5 March 2014
The NFF’s 2014 Federal Budget submission calls on the Government to repriotise agriculture in Australia’s national agenda. The submission outlines the following priorities: Agricultural Competitiveness, Trade and Market Access, National Food Brand Strategy, Red Tape, Drought Policy, NRM, National Wild Dog Action Plan, Pest Management, RD&E, Telecommunications, Infrastructure, Capital Gains Tax, Fuel Tax Credit Scheme […]
Tags: Farm Business
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the announcement of a relief package designed to help farmers, their families and communities currently in the grips of severe drought. Prime Minister Tony Abbott, and the Minister for Agriculture, Barnaby Joyce, announced a suite of measures this morning, offering financial, social and mental health support. NFF […]
26 February 2014
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