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Farmers welcome education funding


The Federal Government’s commitment of $225,000 over three years to the Primary Industries Education Foundation (PIEF) has been welcomed today by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). NFF CEO Matt Linnegar said the announcement provides surety for the PIEF in delivering food and fibre education programs to primary and high school children across the country. “Research […]

11 May 2012


Ag survives tough budget, but more investment needed for growth


In a tough Budget in which agriculture has not emerged unscathed, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is pleased by the Government’s recognition of Australian agriculture’s strong growth prospects by committing new funding to key industry priorities. “The NFF called on the Government to deliver two things in this year’s Budget: to deliver on the funds […]

8 May 2012


Invest in food and fibre, Mr Treasurer


As the nation prepares for today’s Federal Budget, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is urging the Government to continue investing in Australian agriculture. NFF President Jock Laurie said now is not the time for the Government to be cutting back its agricultural spend, but rather investing for future opportunities. “Just last week, the Prime Minister […]

7 May 2012


The Asian century: the new golden era for Aust ag?


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on the Government to recognise the enormous opportunities for Australian agriculture in the Asian century, and to support this through policies that enable growth in the agricultural sector. As the Global Foundation’s Australia in the Asian Century Summit gets underway in Melbourne today, where Prime Minister Gillard will […]

3 May 2012


Work for agriculture's peak farm body


Australia’s peak national farm lobbying and advocacy body, the NFF, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to fill the role of Manager, Economics and Trade. The NFF represents farmers and, more broadly, agricultural interests across the full spectrum of Australian farm activity. Based in Canberra and reporting to the CEO and Chairs of […]

2 May 2012


RBA cuts rates: will farmers see the benefits?


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed today’s decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to cut official interest rates by 50 basis points, and have called on financial lenders to pass the rate cuts on to farmers. NFF President Jock Laurie says the RBAs decision reflects that inflation is on the increase and […]

1 May 2012


Farmers, open your gates on FarmDay


This month, farmers are invited to open their farm gates to the public to showcase Australia’s food and fibre production. The annual national initiative, FarmDay, is taking place on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 May and the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is encouraging farmers to host a family on-farm for a day. NFF President Jock […]


No replacement on drought leaves farmers high and dry


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has criticised the Government’s snap decision to cut interest rate subsidies for farmers facing exceptional drought situations without an alternative policy in place. NFF President Jock Laurie says that the farming sector had been given no advance warning by Government that interest rate subsidies would be facing the chopping block […]

27 April 2012


Commonwealth Environmental Water Trade Arrangements Discussion Paper: Submission


The NFF’s 27 April 2012 submission to the Commonwealth Environmental Water: Trade Arrangements Discussion Paper highlights the need to ensure positive outcomes for irrigators from their engagement with the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH). The NFF is particularly seeking assurances that individual irrigators who choose not to participate in trade to or from the CEWH […]

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Agriculture road map leads to Adelaide


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will next week host a Blueprint for Australian Agriculture forum in Adelaide. The forum, which will take place next Wednesday 2 May, is designed to give all those involved with or interested in agriculture in South Australia the chance to contribute to its future direction. Farmers, agronomists, researchers, consultants, small […]

26 April 2012


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