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Government’s plan for northern Australia a ‘drop in the ocean’


Australia’s peak agricultural advocacy body, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has cautiously welcomed the Government’s announcement today on a commitment to northern Australia. The NFF has for some time recognised the challenges and opportunities in expanding the development of northern Australia, particularly in regards to agricultural production. “We know it’s not an easy or quick […]

15 August 2013


Coalition’s mobile coverage policy connects with farmers


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the Coalition’s announcement of a mobile phone coverage policy that would see highly improved conditions for farmers in rural and remote communities. The policy, titled ‘The Coalition’s Mobile Black Spot Programme’ commits to investing $100 million to improving mobile phone coverage, with $80 million specifically for a […]

13 August 2013


Greens food policy half baked


The Greens ‘Our Food Future’ policy launched yesterday is an adhoc approach to the farming community NFF President Duncan Fraser said today. “While we cautiously support a range of measures included in the Greens Plan for Food Security, it is fair to say that there are still some fundamental issues that we are diametrically opposed […]

9 August 2013


Draft Australian Government Cost Recovery Guidelines: Submission


The NFF’s 9 August 2013 submission to the Department of Finance Draft Australian Government Cost Recovery Guidelines welcomes the approach taken by the Department of Finance, to ensure greater clarity, consistency and coherence of the cost recovery policy and its requirements to better meet the needs of government and industry stakeholders. The NFF raise several […]

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Historic low in interest rates welcome news for farmers


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA’s) decision to cut interest rates by a further 0.25 percent, bringing rates to yet another historic low at 2.5 percent. “Today’s RBA cut takes rates down to the lowest they have been in 53 years – great news for farmers, agribusinesses and […]

6 August 2013


Election date now certain, but policies remain unclear to farmers


With the election confirmed for September 7, the nation’s peak agriculture advocacy body, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is looking to politicians to provide clarity on their policies, and commit to action for the agriculture sector. NFF President Duncan Fraser said Australian agriculture needs to be a priority for all sides of Parliament this coming […]

5 August 2013


Grains peak group takes next step


The grains industry’s peak policy group, the National Farmers’ Federation Grains Policy Council (NFFGPC), took an important step in its evolution, welcoming its newest member, Grain Producers Australia (GPA) this Wednesday in Melbourne. Formed in 2012, the NFFGPC brought together state farming organisations AgForce, NSW Farmers, the Victorian Farmers Federation, Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association, […]

2 August 2013


Join the NFF's dedicated staff


Australia’s peak national farm advocacy body, the NFF, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to fill the role of Administration Assistant. The Administration Assistant is the first point of contact for all visitors and callers to the organisation. This position reports to the Office Manager and is specifically responsible for all visitors and […]


NSW Irrigators join Australia’s peak agricultural body


NSW Irrigators Council has today been welcomed as the newest Associate Member of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), ensuring the voice of NSW irrigators are heard around the NFF’s decision making table. NFF CEO Matt Linnegar said the addition of the NSW Irrigators Council as a member of the NFF builds off an already close […]

1 August 2013


Farmers do their bit to help stop chemical terrorism


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed a new National Code of Practice aimed at preventing potentially dangerous chemicals, including farm chemicals, from ending up in the wrong hands. The initiative, launched yesterday by the Attorney General, aims to prevent terrorists from accessing chemicals that can be used to manufacture explosives. NFF CEO Matt Linnegar […]

26 July 2013


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