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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on the Government to ensure the future of Australia’s manufacturing sector, without resorting to protectionist measures. NFF President Jock Laurie says that it is in the interests of farmers to see a strong and vibrant manufacturing industry in Australia, particularly food manufacturing, without compromising Australia’s long running position […]
31 August 2011
Do you want to get involved in the Australian beef industry? Do you want to meet like-minded young people committed to the Australian beef industry to share ideas, create networks and contribute positively to our industry at the state, national and international level? If so, the Cattle Council Rising Champions Initiative may be the ideal […]
29 August 2011
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today announced that GrainGrowers Limited has joined the national peak farm body as a Commodity Council Member. NFF President Jock Laurie said that GrainGrowers has been providing leadership and grower-focused services to the grains industry for over four decades. “Today, the NFF is pleased to welcome GrainGrowers into the […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today released the latest Agribusiness Loan Monitor, which shows that agribusiness rates have again remained steady against the RBA official cash rate during August. The RBA interest rate has remained at 4.75 percent for the ninth consecutive month, and agribusiness rates have followed suite, with base rates remaining on […]
24 August 2011
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has acknowledged the passage of the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) through the Parliament, enabling farmers to be rewarded for carbon mitigation practices undertaken on-farm. “The NFF has been broadly supportive of the concept and intent of the CFI from the outset as positive recognition of the major role agriculture can […]
The NFF’s 22 August 2011 submission on the Clean Energy Legislative Package reinforces the NFF’s concerns (raised previously) about the impact of the carbon tax on Australian farmers and the agricultural sector.
Tags: Environment
22 August 2011
The NFF’s 22 August 2011 submission into Road Funding Reforms supports the principles behind the reforms but raises signficant questions as to how road charging will occur and how the benefits from supply side reform will be realised.
Tags: Farm Business
The NFF’s 22 August 2011 submission to the Bankruptcy Amendment (Exceptional Circumstances Exit Package) Bill 2011 calls for a shift in the policy focus from drought relief to drought management and preparedness, ensuring farmers are supported and have the tools to manage their businesses.
Tags: Farm Business
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today drawn attention to the role of agriculture in domestic and global food security, as the coal seam gas issue intensifies. As the Federal, State and Local governments prepare to meet in Canberra tomorrow for COAG, NFF President Jock Laurie is urging them to set aside a time during […]
18 August 2011
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today raised its concerns with the Federal Government that the Exceptional Circumstances exit grants for farmers have been cut off after being fully subscribed. NFF President Jock Laurie says the NFF has today written to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and the Treasurer, calling on them to […]
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