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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
The NFF’s 2014 submission regarding the first-principles review of the cost recovery arrangements for the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).
Tags: Farm Business
25 February 2014
The NFF’s submission to the Senate Economics Committee inquiry into the Reserve Bank Amendment (Australian Reconstruction and Development Board) Bill 2013.
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
24 February 2014
The NFF’s 2013 Submission to the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Standing Committee on the Fair Trade (Workers’ Rights) Bill 2013 outlines the NFF’s commitment to policies that support trade and investment, liberalisation, and recognise the benefits to Australia from increased access to markets. In addition, the NFF also recognises the importance of regulations […]
Tags: Workforce
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