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Supermarket prices impacting public health


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 […]

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Productivity Commission: National Water Reform 2024 Inquiry


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.

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92% people dissatisfied with community engagement on renewables yet Dyer report lacks teeth


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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The NFF reminds Government, new biosecurity levy has zero support


As the Federal Government considers the final design of the Biosecurity Protection Levy, the National Farmers’ Federation is reminding those leading this to start the year right by demonstrating they have listened to the concerns of the agricultural sector. NFF President David Jochinke said the proposed levy would impact every one of Australia’s 85,000 producers, […]

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Senate Inquiry into Red Imported Fire Ants in Australia


The NFF is extremely concerned about the ongoing spread and proliferation of RIFA and the need to urgently and adequately resource eradication activities before the invasive species becomes entrenched and endemic. Current eradication efforts are clearly under strain and lack the resources necessary to prevent additional detections and outbreaks. Read the full submission here.

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NFF welcomes new panel to review regional connectivity


The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes today’s announcement from the Minister for Communications appointing the 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review panel, and the Hon. Alannah MacTiernan as chair. The Review, undertaken on a triennial basis, is an important legislated process which helps improve connectivity outcomes for people rural, regional and remote Australian communities. Alongside Chair MacTiernan, other […]

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Statement on ACCC supermarket inquiry


Comments attributable to NFF President, David Jochinke  We welcome the announcement today of an ACCC probe into the supermarkets.  This is good news for farmers who have long called for greater transparency from the big retailers.  It’s appropriate the ACCC lead this inquiry, using its powers to compel information to form a clear picture of […]

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Cost of living relief must start at the farm gate


Australia’s peak farm body is urging the Federal Government to put its agricultural policies under the microscope as it prioritises cost of living relief for Australians. NFF President David Jochinke warned a range of policy pressures on farmers were risking  production and could fuel price inflation at the supermarket checkout. “We’ve seen this government ignore […]

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Government rejects compensation offer, betrays cattle industry


The Federal Government has shot an arrow into the hopes of Australia’s cattle industry by rejecting a counter offer in the long-running class action over the unlawful closure of the live cattle export trade in 2011. National Farmers’ Federation Acting CEO, Charlie Thomas, said the Government had ignored an opportunity to address years of financial […]

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Farmers find ideal new year’s resolution for Government: Act now on renewables review


The National Farmers’ Federation is calling on the Federal Government to start 2024 off strong and get cracking on a review report into community engagement on renewables projects. Energy Infrastructure Commissioner Andrew Dyer was charged with putting a lens over community engagement practices for renewable energy infrastructure projects, and in December, he handed his findings […]

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