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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has expressed its disappointment at the passage of the carbon tax legislation through the Senate today. “Ultimately, the carbon tax risks compromising the competitiveness of our agricultural industry,” NFF President Jock Laurie said. “We have fought against the introduction of this tax, as we know that it is going to […]
8 November 2011
The NFF’s 8 November submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into Business Regulation Benchmarking – the role of local government as a regulator – outlines key concerns including the increasing shift in cost from state to local governments and the increasing regulatory responsibilities of local government.
Tags: Farm Business
The NFF’s 6 November 2011 submission regarding the Constitutional Corporations (Farm Gate To Plate) Bill, highlights that although NFF is supportive of a transparent value chain and obtaining appropriate prices for primary producers, it does not believe that the Bill will improve farm gate prices – instead creating a confusing layer of information for consumers.
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
6 November 2011
Walcha farmer Jock Laurie has been returned as the President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) for a second term at the NFF Members’ Council meeting and AGM in Canberra. Speaking at the Members’ Council meeting yesterday, Mr Laurie said that despite a generally positive outlook for the sector on a production front, the agricultural […]
3 November 2011
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) that interest rates will be cut by 25 basis points. NFF President Jock Laurie said the reduction in interest rates, the first reduction since April 2009, was very welcome news for the agricultural sector. “What we’re currently seeing is […]
1 November 2011
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the call from the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry that a harmonised framework be developed across all States and Territories on future coal seam gas developments. NFF President Jock Laurie said the Minister’s comments reflect the NFF’s recent discussions with the Prime Minister. “We spoke to the […]
28 October 2011
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) to demonstrate how the draft Murray-Darling Basin Plan achieves greater balance than last year’s Guide. “Our members, farmers and affected community reacted strongly to the release of last year’s Guide, and rightly so, as it failed to consider the balance needed between […]
With the world population expected to reach seven billion people on Monday, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has backed calls for Australian agricultural know-how to play a leading role in curbing the world food crisis. Speaking following an address by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry today on the National Food Plan and ahead […]
27 October 2011
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has backed the Prime Minister’s calls to reinvigorate the Doha trade negotiations, to avoid increasing protectionism and to encourage other countries to follow Australia’s lead in reducing tariff protections. NFF President Jock Laurie says the Prime Minister’s speech, made to the CHOGM Business Forum Dinner overnight, reinforced the NFF’s position […]
26 October 2011
The NFF’s 24 October 2011 submission responds to proposals by the Government to finalise an EPBC Act offsets policy, introduce EPBC Act cost recovery, develop a new Biodiversity policy and introduce the proposed National Centre for Cooperation on Environment and Development. The NFF broadly supports reform of the Government’s environmental legislation and policies – provided […]
Tags: Environment
24 October 2011
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