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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed detail on the trade agreement with Korea which was made available today. The agreement will see tariffs reduced on a number of products in several sectors – including dairy, red meat, grains, sugar, pork and horticulture – over several years, providing significant value to Australian farmers. NFF President […]
17 February 2014
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today released detail on its proposed Drought Relief Package—a suite of new and updated existing measures to help address the severe situation of drought faced by many farmers, their families and communities. NFF President, Brent Finlay, says the NFF wants to see farm businesses given a fair shot at […]
13 February 2014
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Trade Committee will meet today at Parliament House to discuss strategies that will drive tangible outcomes for Australian farmers and the agricultural sector. NFF President Brent Finlay says relationships between industry and government negotiators need to be strong to ensure exchanges of information, views and priorities to deliver the best […]
12 February 2014
Farmers’ CEO cooking for a cause National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) CEO Matt Linnegar will once again don his apron and showcase his cooking skills on Monday, 17 February 2014, when he joins over 200 CEOs from across the country in the Qantas and OzHarvest CEO CookOff. Taking place at the well-known Sydney establishment, Carriageworks, the […]
7 February 2014
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling for appropriate action to address the situation of severe drought that many farmers, their families and communities are facing. “We welcome the Prime Minister’s acknowledgement today regarding the severity of the current drought gripping much of Queensland, Northern Territory, New South Wales and South Australia. We need to […]
6 February 2014
The Federal Government has today released the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper issues paper, marking an important step towards a more profitable and competitive agricultural sector, says National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President, Brent Finlay. The White Paper – a strategic mapping tool for the future – will identify pathways and approaches for increasing farm profitability, and […]
The Federal Government must negotiate for the removal of trade barriers, so that farmers, and all Australians, can benefit from the increased trade of food and fibre products, the nation’s peak agricultural body said today. President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), Brent Finlay, says the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will help achieve increased trade, as […]
5 February 2014
A new report, released this week by Infrastructure Australia, has confirmed what the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has long said: that in order for Australian farmers to remain competitive, rural transport infrastructure, including roads, must be up to scratch. The report, National Road Asset Reporting Pilot, reaffirms the need to develop mechanisms to attract private […]
27 January 2014
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is encouraging Australian farmers to head online and complete the Farm Sector Employment Survey, which was released today, in order to help build an accurate picture of the employment challenges facing the farm sector. NFF General Manager of Policy, Tony Mahar, is calling on Australian farmers who currently employ, or […]
23 January 2014
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and its members have hailed the start of the new year, encouraging all Australians to join with them in celebrating the International Year of Family Farming during 2014. NFF President Brent Finlay, a family farmer from south east Queensland, said family farms remain the heart and soul of agriculture in […]
2 January 2014
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