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The NFF’s 23 January 2012 submission to the inquiry into the barriers to effective climate change adaptation acknowledges that agricultural industries will not experience climate change in a consistent way. The NFF believes Government policy that encourages and promotes adaptive behaviour and helps to build resilience is essential.
Tags: Environment
23 January 2012
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today acknowledged the release of the long-awaited ABARES report on foreign investment, and the Federal Government’s response. “Foreign investment continues to be a major source of contention for our members and the wider agricultural industry, but until now, we have not had a clear picture of what investment is […]
18 January 2012
Continued Government investment is critical to ensuring the future of the agricultural sector, the head of the peak national farming organisation said today. In releasing the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) 2012-13 Federal Budget Submission, NFF President Jock Laurie called on the Government to secure funding for key agricultural programs for the coming year. “We recognise […]
17 January 2012
The NFF’s 2012 Federal Budget submission calls on the Government to continue its investment in agriculture, despite a predicted tough budget in which the Government wishes to return Australia’s fiscal position to surplus. The submission outlines the 10 key priority areas for agriculture and the NFF under the budget.
Tags: Farm Business
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has heralded the start of the new year, calling on all Australians to join with agriculture in celebrating the Australian Year of the Farmer. National Farmers’ Federation President Jock Laurie says 2012 is shaping up to be one of the most positive years on record for Australian farmers. “The beginning […]
1 January 2012
The NFF’s 23 December 2011 submission to the Minerals Resource Rent Tax Bill 2011 and related bills acknowledges that the impacts of the Mining Tax on agriculture, and the regional communities that the sector relies heavily upon, can be seen from both positive and negative perspectives.
Tags: Environment
23 December 2011
The NFF’s 23 December 2011 submission to the report ‘A review of Australia’s preparedness for the threat of foot-and-mouth disease’ (the Matthews Report) highlights a raft of positive recommendations that, if implemented, would markedly advance Australia’s ability to prevent, and if necessary respond to, a food-and-mouth disease incursion.
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today released the December NFF Agribusiness Loan Monitor, which shows that only one financial institution has reduced its rates by the full 0.50 percent in the last two months. Suncorp Agribusiness reduced its term loan rate by 0.25 percent in November and another 0.25 percent in December, matching the […]
21 December 2011
A report released yesterday by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) confirms that farmers will face additional costs under the carbon tax, the National Farmers’ Federation has said. NFF President Jock Laurie said the report clearly shows that farmers will be slugged with additional costs under the tax, due to […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has acknowledged the strong statements made by the Minister for Trade, Craig Emerson, that “agriculture must be on the table” under any new World Trade Organisation (WTO) negotiating framework. NFF President Jock Laurie said the comments, made by the Minister during the gathering of WTO Trade Ministers in Geneva this […]
19 December 2011
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