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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of second review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct. The NFF has long expressed concern about significant market concentration in Australia’s retail sector, especially in supermarkets. “Competition ranked as one of the top issues farmers were very concerned about in the National Farmer […]
Tags: economic
5 October 2023
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) reiterates its concerns regarding the Australian Government’s increased tax on Australian farms through superannuation. The proposed tax increase on superannuation balances continues to raise alarm bells within the agricultural sector given the far-reaching consequences for farm businesses and rural communities. The NFF underscores the importance of a comprehensive assessment of […]
4 October 2023
Market fairness, environment laws and the state of rural roads have topped the list of concerns in the first National Farmer Priorities Survey conducted by the National Farmers’ Federation in partnership with Seftons. The survey of more than 1,600 farmers also confirmed falling confidence within the sector, and revealed reservations about the approach of the […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare, Environment, Farm Business, Innovation, Workforce
3 October 2023
The NFF recognises the importance of this consultation and welcomes the opportunity to share our views on implementing the recommendations from the ACCU Review. It is important to note that while the NFF is not individually engaged within the carbon market, it does represent the agriculture sector, and therefore plays an important role in this […]
Tags: Environment
The NFF does not support this Bill in its current form. It should be withdrawn. We do not support buybacks due the already evident impacts on regions and communities. While the complexity of the Bill is still being digested, there are significant concerns with the way the Bill recasts the Murray Darling Basin legislative framework. […]
Tags: Environment
29 September 2023
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has this week closely watched the developments at the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock, where Australia’s sustainability message was highlighted. The NFF acknowledges the FAO for supporting global dialogue on the future of the livestock sector that is grounded in science and evidence-based discussion. This […]
Tags: economic
In a letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, farming groups have expressed frustration and warned of irreversible harm to the agricultural sector and to Australia’s trade and diplomatic partnerships in the Middle East. Calling on the Prime Minister and Minister Watt to reverse its policy on the phase out of live sheep by sea, the […]
Tags: economic, Farm Business
The management of Australia’s transition to renewable energy has significant implications for Australian agriculture. The NFF seeks to ensure that transmission projects are placed in the landscape with proper, timely consultation, appropriate compensation or commercial consent and do not adversely impact existing land use. Read the full submission here.
Tags: renewable energy, transmission
28 September 2023
Nominations for the roles of President, Vice President and Director of the National Farmers’ Federation have now closed. An election process for contested positions will now be undertaken, with results to be announced at the NFF’s Annual General Meeting in Canberra on 25 October 2023. The following nominations have been received. Nominations for the position […]
22 September 2023
Today the National Farmers’ Federation Horticulture Council is calling on the Albanese Government to respond to the decision to stop the Varroa Mite eradication effort with a clear commitment to conclude its review of the legality of levying containerised cargo under international law before the end of the year. Council Chair Jolyon Burnett said while […]
Tags: horticulture
21 September 2023
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