The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is the peak national body representing farmers and, more broadly, agriculture across Australia. It is one of Australia’s foremost and respected advocacy organisations. Since its inception in 1979, the NFF has earned a reputation as a leader in the identification, development and achievement of policy outcomes – championing issues affecting farmers and dedicated to the advancement of Australian agriculture.
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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has urged farmers to urgently review their biosecurity plans, as the H5N1 strain of avian influenza spreads. Testing has today confirmed the influenza strain has spread between wild birds on Australian soil for the first
The NFF Horticulture Council says revelations expected in tonight’s Four Corners investigation into food fraud should prompt a broader conversation about whether imported food products are being held to the same standards as Australian-grown produce. Four Corners’ two-part investigation, Duped:
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is deeply disappointed in the United States’ decision to impose a new 12.5 per cent tariff on Australian exports, replacing the existing 10 per cent tariff that was scheduled to expire today. The new, increased
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Horticulture Council has appointed Paul Burke as its new independent Chair, bringing extensive experience in agricultural industry representation, governance and advocacy to the role. Mr Burke’s appointment follows a rigorous, merit-based recruitment process undertaken by
Comments attributable to NFF President Hamish McIntyre The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) unequivocally supports Sheep Producers Australia (SPA), the Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) and Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) as they lead the industry’s engagement on this issue. This
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has questioned the approval process behind the sale of Tasmania’s biggest farm to a UK investor. NFF CEO Mike Guerin said the approval of the 22,000 hectare Rushy Lagoon sale has left stakeholders questioning the logic behind
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THE Westpac-NFF rural commodity index was 1.7% lower this month as beef prices, in particular, showed a significant decrease on levels 12 months ago – exacerbating farmer concerns as the dry conditions turn critical. Australia-wide the combined effects of drought have prompted ABARE to forecast a 45% decline in net farm income, plummeting to its […]
10 October 2006
Today’s launch of Telstra’s 850 MHz NEXT G network to provide mobile voice and broadband wireless services to 98% of Australia’s population is welcomed by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). “NFF is excited about the potential opportunities offered by the Telstra NEXT G network in rural and regional Australia, particularly the availability of broadband wireless […]
6 October 2006
The Federal Government’s response to the Agriculture and Food Policy Reference Group (the Corish Report) has been hailed as a ‘landmark statement’ by National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Crombie. The 2005 Corish Report, Chaired by then-NFF President Peter Corish, and today endorsed by the Government, follows NFF calls for a national blueprint on agriculture […]
3 October 2006
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Crombie has thanked Deputy Prime Minister The Hon. Mark Vaile MP on behalf of all Australian farmers for his tireless efforts to open markets for Australian farmers during his seven years in the trade portfolio. “Mr Vaile was unwavering in his pursuit of an ambitious and pragmatic trade policy […]
26 September 2006
The 20th Anniversary meeting of the Cairns Group concluded in Cairns today with the release of a strong communiqué which calls for a quick resumption in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Doha Round negotiations. “Cairns Group Ministers have picked up on all the points put to them by the Cairns Group Farm Leaders (CGFL) and […]
22 September 2006
The release of the Federal Government’s Broadband Connect Infrastructure Program Guidelines was welcomed by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today. “The guidelines are another step toward delivering the long awaited ‘metro comparable’ broadband services for farmers and rural communities”, NFF President David Crombie said. “As part of the Governments Broadband Connect initiative focused on under-served […]
Farm leaders from key Cairns Group countries have delivered a strong statement to world trade Ministers calling for agricultural trade reform, particularly in the area of agricultural market access, which remains decades overdue. “We believe that with strong political leadership and vision, the Doha Round of World Trade Organisation negotiations can be successfully resumed and […]
19 September 2006
Farm leaders’ from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, New Zealand, Paraguay, South Africa and Uruguay met yesterday to discuss the stalled Doha Development Round of multilateral trade negotiations. As a group, we remain extremely disappointed that the negotiations have been suspended. We do not accept the premise that the current window of opportunity for the WTO […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today welcomed the Federal Government’s recognition of the overwhelming need for a mandatory Code of Conduct for the horticulture sector to bring it into line with normal business practices. “We congratulate the Federal Government for making good on its pledge to growers,” NFF Vice-President Charles Burke said. “It’s been two […]
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and Horticulture Australia Council (HAC), on behalf of Australia’s horticultural producers, have rejected a voluntary Code of Conduct for horticulture, presented at a special meeting held by the Federal Minister for Industry, Resources and Tourism, The Hon. Ian MacFarlane MP. “Nothing in yesterday’s proposal has moved growers from our resolute […]
15 September 2006
