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Leaders of Australia’s peak farm body are in Western Australia this week, hearing concerns from local farmers about the impact of Federal Government policies. President of the National Farmers’ Federation David Jochinke said policies currently being rolled out from Canberra were putting farm productivity at risk. “Whether it’s the disastrous live sheep ban, the biosecurity […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare, Trade and Economic, Workforce
20 February 2024
Agriculture relies upon open and transparent marketplaces that promote competition within agricultural supply chains, enabling farmers to access requisite inputs and sell their produce at a competitive price. The Australian agricultural supply chain has an uneven distribution of market concentration which threatens the economic conditions essential for dynamic, productive and profitable farms. While food and […]
Tags: Food security, Trade and Economic
15 February 2024
The National Farmers’ Federation acknowledges comments made by Agriculture Minister the Hon. Murray Watt in his opening address to Senate estimates on the Biosecurity Protection Levy, however in the absence of further detail, producers continue to remain opposed to this policy. NFF President David Jochinke said: “The agricultural sector, along with supply chain participants, […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
13 February 2024
It is unclear how the policy intent that Scope 3 disclosures would represent ‘information that is available at the reporting date without undue cost or effort’ is reflected in-practice. Read the full submission here.
Tags: Environment
9 February 2024
At today’s National Regional Housing Summit, the National Farmers’ Federation is calling on policymakers to shine a light on how farmers can be part of the solution to Australia’s deepening housing crisis. The Regional Australia Institute (RAI) today released regional figures showing the median house price has jumped 54.2% and the rental vacancy rate has […]
Tags: Farm Business, Workforce
The National Farmers’ Federation has flagged the rushed backroom deals that will allow the industrial relations reforms through today, will leave farmers to deal with legislation fraught with problems. NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the suite of measures would deliver more uncertainty for farmers, more power for union bosses, and a less dynamic economy […]
Tags: Workforce
8 February 2024
Statement by Jolyon Burnett, Chair of the NFF Horticulture Council Within a day of supermarkets lodging their submissions to the Senate inquiry established to review their own pricing practices, it’s clear their defences rely more on deflection than fact. It’s telling that their only evidence to support their claim that it’s supplier costs that have […]
Tags: horticulture, Trade and Economic
The NFF Horticulture Council has echoed concerns raised by the Australian Greens with the results of their recent consumer survey revealing more than half (56%) of all Australians are buying less fruits and vegetables as a result of higher prices. Council Chair Jolyon Burnett said the survey results point towards the wider impacts of higher […]
Tags: horticulture
5 February 2024
The National Water Initiative (NWI) was developed 20 years ago in 2004 and has been agreed to by all Australian Governments. The NWI is Australia’s blueprint for national water reform as it outlines a clear framework and set of operating principles to underpin the sustainable management of national water resources. Read the full submission here.
Tags: Natural Resource Management, Water
2 February 2024
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the release of the report into community engagement on renewables projects, but has raised red flags the report’s recommendations doesn’t even touch the sides in addressing the problems being felt across Australia. NFF President David Jochinke said it was good to see the report by Energy Infrastructure Commissioner Andrew Dyer […]
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