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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling for an investigation into the grain supply chain after a report found a price irregularity that could mean billions of dollars in losses to farmers. NFF CEO Tony Mahar said the Federal Government needed to respond immediately by instigating an inquiry through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare, Farm Business
28 March 2023
Comments attributable to NFF Chief Executive, Tony Mahar We welcome the ratification of Australia’s trade deal with the United Kingdom by the UK Parliament. This deal improves access to an important market for Aussie farmers. It will also give UK consumers the option of sustainable, high quality Australian produce on supermarket shelves to complement their […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
24 March 2023
The Bill in its current form excludes carbon derived credits that are not ACCUs. While ACCUs are the recognised national unit and we recognise that integrity is important, this does not sufficiently recognise the opportunity of other robust mechanisms to be used. The NFF recommends that consultation with industry and regulators be commenced to consider […]
Tags: Environment
17 March 2023
The National Farmers’ Federation thanks the Joint Standing Committee onMigration for this opportunity to make a submission on the “Migration, Pathway to Nation Building Inquiry”. We are buoyed by the interest in developing purpose built migration settings that will enable a sustainable agricultural workforcealongside a thriving regional Australia. To read the full submission click here. […]
Tags: Workforce
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to provide asubmission to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts’ On Farm Connectivity Program:Discussion Paper. Given the Program remains largely in the conceptualisation phase, the NFF’s response seeks to provide commentary on some of the key high level considerations outlined in the […]
Tags: Farm Business, Innovation
16 March 2023
he National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is proud to mark International Women’s Day 2023 by opening applications its Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. The flagship program provides mentoring for women who want to play a leading role in shaping the future of Australian agriculture. It will give 12 aspiring women from across the country the chance […]
Tags: Workforce
8 March 2023
The National Farmers’ Federation says the farm sector’s record $90 billion output announced today puts the industry’s $100 billion target within reach and the result should sharpen the Government’s focus on leveraging growth opportunities in agriculture. “We’ve had an absolute belter,” said NFF Vice President David Jochinke, adding it wasn’t all smooth sailing. “It was […]
Tags: economic, Farm Business
7 March 2023
Comments attributable to Tony Mahar, Chief Executive Officer, National Farmers’ Federation The National Farmers’ Federation notes the Minister’s announcement that an Independent Panel will be established to advise on the proposed phase out of live sheep export. The NFF stands with 24 other peak agricultural bodies and farmers across Australia in opposing the ban on […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
3 March 2023
Drought is a recurring party of Australia’s landscape and managing drought is an inherent feature of Australian agriculture. The NFF and the Australian Government are strongly aligned in the goal to ensure that farmers and regional communities across the country are efficiently and effectively supported before, during and after drought events to minimise future triple […]
Tags: economic
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) thanks the the Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training, for this opportunity to make a submission on the “Inquiry into the Perceptions and Status of Vocational Education andTraining”. There are a number of complex domestic and global issues whichour industry must navigate in partnership with government. One of the […]
1 March 2023
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