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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
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the Federal Government’s continued support for the future of Australia’s live export trade. NFF President Jock Laurie said the Government has made a joint commitment with the Australian livestock industry to improve animal welfare standards in overseas markets, securing the long-term sustainability of the trade. “Today, the […]
21 October 2011
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today released the October NFF Agribusiness Loan Monitor which shows agribusiness rates remaining on hold against the RBA official cash rate for the fifth consecutive month. NFF Economics Committee Chair John McKillop says that although interest rates and agribusiness loan rates remain on hold, the fluctuating dollar and further […]
18 October 2011
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has paid tribute to former AgForce President and NFF Board Director, Peter Kenny, who passed away over the weekend after a long battle with cancer. NFF President Jock Laurie said Mr Kenny was a true farm leader with a long involvement in, and passion for, Australian agriculture. “After a long […]
11 October 2011
The NFF has this week been taking part in the Tax Forum in Canberra, along with 150 representatives of the community, business, unions, government, academia and tax experts to discuss priorities and directions for further tax reform. The forum continued the conversation the Government started with the release of the Australia’s Future Tax System Review […]
5 October 2011
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