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Comments attributable to NFF President David Jochinke: “The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes Labor’s commitment to extend the $20,000 instant asset write off by 12 months, if elected on May 3. “But we continue to call for more changes to the highly effective measure. “We’d like the $20,000 asset threshold cap to be raised to $150,000 […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
1 month ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is closely monitoring the ongoing flooding across parts of Queensland, expressing deep concern for the farmers, graziers, and rural communities facing the brunt of this natural disaster. Significant rainfall has caused widespread flooding, leading to serious disruptions to farming operations, the loss of livestock and crops, and the destruction of […]
Tags: Farm Business
1 month ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) expresses its profound disappointment in the United States’ decision to impose a 10% tariff on all Australian exports. The United States and Australia have a deep and multifaceted agricultural relationship underpinned by the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement, which sees zero tariffs applied to two-way trade between our nations. “This […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
1 month ago
The AEM methodology provides an important pathway for reducing CH4 emissions from animal effluent. For the method to remain effective, it must be financially viable, administratively practical, and aligned with evolving industry needs. The NFF supports ERAC’s proposal to extend the crediting period for flaring projects by three-years and electricity generation projects by eight-years, each […]
1 month ago
As Australia heads to the polls on 3 May, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is demanding all parties commit to securing the nation’s farming future. “This election comes at a critical moment for Australian agriculture and every family that relies on farmers for affordable food and fibre,” said NFF President David Jochinke. “The choices made […]
1 month ago
Comments attributable to NFF President, David Jochinke The NFF stands in full support of WA farmers, shearers, truckies and rural and regional communities today, as they convoy through Perth for the second time to protest the Australian Government’s destructive decision to ban live sheep exports by sea. It was June last year that the ban […]
Tags: Rural Affairs, Trade and Economic
1 month ago
Tonight’s Federal Budget underscores just how critical the upcoming election will be to deliver the key investments needed to secure and grow Australian agriculture in an increasingly uncertain environment. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said this was a chance for the Federal Government to back Australian agriculture and give the economy a much-needed shot […]
1 month ago
Farmers across the nation are calling for the Federal Government to work with Australian famers in the face of increasing global uncertainly by making strategic investment to drive agricultural productivity and boost national economic growth. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said uncertainty in global markets and rising household costs were weighing heavily on Australians, […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
2 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes today’s release of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Supermarkets Inquiry Final Report, which confirms that market imbalances could have long-term consequences for Australia’s fresh produce sector. NFF President David Jochinke said the report’s independence and thorough evidence gathering reinforce concerns raised by producers. “The fact that the […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
2 months ago
The final report of the Supermarket Inquiry from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) warns Coles’ and Woolworths’ exercise of market power and preservation of their information advantage over fresh produce suppliers will have significant long-term consequences for the efficiency and sustainability of Australia’s fresh produce sector. In response, the ACCC reserves over half […]
Tags: horticulture, Trade and Economic
2 months ago
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