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Comments attributable to NFF President, David Jochinke The NFF stands in full support of WA farmers, shearers, truckies and rural and regional communities today, as they convoy through Perth for the second time to protest the Australian Government’s destructive decision to ban live sheep exports by sea. It was June last year that the ban […]
Tags: Rural Affairs, Trade and Economic
5 months ago
Tonight’s Federal Budget underscores just how critical the upcoming election will be to deliver the key investments needed to secure and grow Australian agriculture in an increasingly uncertain environment. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said this was a chance for the Federal Government to back Australian agriculture and give the economy a much-needed shot […]
5 months ago
Farmers across the nation are calling for the Federal Government to work with Australian famers in the face of increasing global uncertainly by making strategic investment to drive agricultural productivity and boost national economic growth. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said uncertainty in global markets and rising household costs were weighing heavily on Australians, […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
5 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes today’s release of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Supermarkets Inquiry Final Report, which confirms that market imbalances could have long-term consequences for Australia’s fresh produce sector. NFF President David Jochinke said the report’s independence and thorough evidence gathering reinforce concerns raised by producers. “The fact that the […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
5 months ago
The final report of the Supermarket Inquiry from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) warns Coles’ and Woolworths’ exercise of market power and preservation of their information advantage over fresh produce suppliers will have significant long-term consequences for the efficiency and sustainability of Australia’s fresh produce sector. In response, the ACCC reserves over half […]
Tags: horticulture, Trade and Economic
5 months ago
The intended purpose of the Knowledge Bank as stated by DCCEEW is problematic and misses the broader purpose of its creation. The purpose of the Knowledge Bank is to serve as an information resource for farmers and land holders to inform business decisions, whether this results in activities that reduce emissions and store carbon specifically […]
6 months ago
By NFF President, David ‘DJ’ Jochinke Australia’s regions are the engine room of our nation – driving our economy and home to the farms that grow the food and fibre we all rely on daily. From the paddocks of our farm in western Victoria, I see more than crops and livestock. I see modern farming […]
Tags: Social Policy
6 months ago
A major coalition has sent a powerful message calling for immediate action to address the mental health crisis in agriculture. More than 30 rural and healthcare organisations have joined forces for the first time to launch a joint statement to address the crisis disproportionally affecting people in agriculture. Ahead of a federal budget and election, […]
Tags: Farm Business, Social Policy
6 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation’s submission to the Fair Work Ombudsman’s review of the definition of ‘small business employer’. NFF has considered the Consultation Paper FWO provided on 11 December 2024 and make these comments and recommendations in response. Full submission here.
6 months ago
Australian farmers have today welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement it will review the potential to extend the regulation of unfair trading practices to small businesses. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said such a review was welcome to help address power imbalances within supply chains. “Farmers have long identified the need to address unfair business […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
6 months ago
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