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Competitive and dynamic industries are fundamental to the long-term prosperity of all Australians. Australian agriculture provides a key example of the role individual businesses can play to increase the economic dynamism and strength of local and national economies. However, increased market concentration and the exploitation of market power is threatening the long-term viability of many […]
Tags: economic
11 April 2023
Farmers are today congratulating federal biosecurity officials following reports of a major biosecurity operation which seized 38 tonnes of illegal meat and animal products. NFF President, Fiona Simson, said the operation, which saw raids on facilities in Western Sydney, is an important example of how Australia’s biosecurity services protect our community, environment and economy. “That […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
4 April 2023
The NFF recognises the extraordinarily challenging and uncertain nature of the global and domestic economic environment. In the medium-term, Australian farmers face a decline in gross production value, with a return to drier conditions and weakening global commodity prices. The NFF recommends that the Commission seriously considers these issues when making their determination until economic […]
Tags: Workforce
As the Fair Work Commission considers submissions for the annual Wage Review, farmers are calling for a cautious approach that considers the unrelenting economic challenges facing the industry. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar said workers were entitled to the right to earn a fair and liveable wage, but a balance must […]
Tags: Farm Business, Workforce
Farmers are today congratulating federal biosecurity officials following reports of a major biosecurity operation which seized 38 tonnes of illegal meat and animal products. NFF President, Fiona Simson, said the operation, which saw raids on facilities in Western Sydney, is an important example of how Australia’s biosecurity services protect our community, environment and economy. “That […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
3 April 2023
Robust traceability standards, systems and technologies are centric to ensuring consumers’ continued confidence in Australian agricultural products. The National Agricultural Traceability Strategy (the Strategy) will bolster Australia’s capacity to demonstrate the quality, safety and sustainability of our agricultural products at a time when consumers and international trading partners are demanding increased transparency over agricultural supply […]
Tags: economic
31 March 2023
Comments attributable to NFF President, Fiona Simson On behalf of the farming community, I pass our condolences to the Kerin family as we mourn the loss of one of our sector’s most respected figures. Few people have had such a lasting and profound impact on Australian agriculture. As the country’s longest-serving Minister for Primary Industries, […]
30 March 2023
New research shines a light on Australian farmer mental health with saddening statistics around self-harm and suicide, sparking calls for government support and industry-wide collaboration to create farmer-to-farmer support networks across the country. New research released today paints a saddening picture of the mental health of Australia’s hard-working farmers with close to third (30%) reporting […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
29 March 2023
As changes to the Safeguard Mechanism enter the home stretch in Parliament, farmers are warning that the impacts of a turbocharged offsets market need to be considered. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar said while agriculture was excluded from safeguard mechanism requirements, the 215 emitters it captures will be hungry for offsets […]
Tags: Environment
While important progress has been made in recent years, the need for reliable, affordable, quality connectivity services remains as important as ever in regional, rural and remote Australia. This is the message the Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition (RRRCC) delegation will deliver to Parliamentarians in Canberra today. The RRRCC incorporates 21 respected community groups, […]
Tags: Innovation
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