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Transport infrastructure solutions finally hit the road


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the release of the Federal Government’s National Land Freight Strategy as a step towards solving Australia’s transport infrastructure issues and boosting agriculture’s supply chain productivity. NFF President Jock Laurie said Australia’s farmers rely on efficient and effective road, rail and port infrastructure, and the release of the Freight […]

10 September 2012


Farmers hamstrung by regulation, at home and abroad


The release of Choice’s “Australia first” report into the major supermarkets today has renewed calls from the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) for governments to recognise the impact of the regulatory and business cost burden on our nation’s farmers. NFF President Jock Laurie said the release of the report, which shows that only a percentage of […]

6 September 2012


Cubbie decision prompts renewed calls for land register


With confirmation that a Chinese consortium has been approved to purchase Australia’s iconic cotton property, Cubbie Station, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today renewed calls for a national land register to monitor all foreign purchases of Australian agricultural land and water. NFF President Jock Laurie said such a register would make it compulsory for […]

3 September 2012


Farmers by another name: environmental stewards


Farmers are best known for growing crops and raising animals to provide the food and fibre needs for Australian families, but this week, it’s all about the work they do on farm to look after the environment. This week marks Landcare Week, an opportunity to recognise the role Australian farmers’ play as environmental stewards and […]


Slow steps on telecomms: farmers call for greater speed


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called for greater action on telecommunications following the Federal Government’s response to the Regional Telecommunications Review. “In May, the Regional Telecommunications Review reported, highlighting the need for vastly improved telecommunications services in regional Australia,” NFF President Jock Laurie said. “Yesterday, the Government responded, and while their response is a […]

24 August 2012


Native Title Respondent Funding: Submission


The NFF’s 21 August 2012 submission to the Attorney-General’s Department outlines the NFF’s concerns regarding the cessation of funding for Native Title respondees from 1 January 2013. The NFF believes that funding must continue for Native Title Officers and legal representatives in pastoral native title claims.

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21 August 2012


Agri rates steady, time to focus on farm finances


Agricultural interest rates have held steady this month in line with the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to hold official cash rates at 3.50 percent, the August Agribusiness Loan Monitor has found. The Monitor, released today by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), shows no change across the board from the financial lenders. NFF Economics Committee […]

17 August 2012


Streamlined dairy representation a win for dairy farmers


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the decision by the majority of state farmer groups to approve a new constitution for the national peak dairy body, Australian Dairy Farmers. NFF CEO Matt Linnegar said the new constitution would allow greater representation of dairy farmers at a national level. “Australian Dairy Farmers already has a […]

16 August 2012


Registrations open for the NFF 2012 National Congress


Registrations for the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) 2012 National Congress, to be held in Canberra on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 October, have opened today – with the potential for a global food and fibre boom to be the topic of hot debate. “Australian agriculture is standing at a crossroads – and it is up […]

14 August 2012


El Niño on the horizon, drought reform on today’s agenda


With the threat of a return to dry El Niño conditions currently being predicted for the eastern half of Australia, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and its members have today continued to push for drought policy reform. A meeting between the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Hon. Joe Ludwig, his Department, the NFF […]

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