Farmers call for feral pig cull
The National Farmers’ Federation has called on governments to act immediately to control Australia’s 24 million-strong feral pig population. “Feral pigs destroy crops, degrade soil and water and spread weeds. Alarmingly they also have the potential to spread endemic and exotic diseases such as African Swine Fever,” NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said. “Specifically, we’re […]
New trade opportunities on the horizon for farmers as Labor backs FTAs
Access to new, valuable export market opportunities are a day closer for Australian farmers with the Federal Labor Party agreeing to ratify three important trade agreements. NFF President Fiona Simson said Labor’s support for the Indonesian, Hong Kong and Peru trade agreements was welcome good news for farmers, many of who were managing one of […]
Agricultural trade mission moves to Vietnam
A collaborative Ministerial and industry trade mission to Asia moves to Vietnam today, focussed on opening new opportunities in the burgeoning economy. National Farmers’ Federation Chief Executive Tony Mahar, is part of the delegation and a very positive and collaborative initiative led by the Minister for Agriculture, Senator Bridget McKenzie. Earlier this week the group […]
Trade mission sets out to strengthen & expand Australia's agricultural exports
The National Farmers’ Federation will join a trade mission to Japan, South Korea and Vietnam this week with the Minister for Agriculture, Bridget McKenzie. “The visit provides an important opportunity to build on our already strong agricultural trade ties with these countries,” NFF CEO Tony Mahar, who is part of the delegation, said. “Australian agriculture […]
Farmers call for immediate action on vital trade agreements
The National Farmers’ Federation has called on the Australian Parliament to support the expedited ratification of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), the Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement, and the long overdue Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement. NFF President Fiona Simson said IA-CEPA secured important new market access for Australia’s agricultural exports and the Parliament […]
Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties ‘Inquiries into Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and Hong Kong-Australia Free Trade Agreement’
The NFF recommends expeditious ratification of Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the Hong Kong-Australia Free Trade Agreement, and the Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement.
Farmers call for bolstered biosecurity budget
Ensuring Australia’s biosecurity is adequately resourced must be a number one priority for Government to protect the economy, the environment and agriculture from unwanted pests and diseases. This is the message from the National Farmers’ Federation. The NFF is calling for government to prioritise the implementation of the Biosecurity Imports Levy. The levy would make […]
Farmers concerned as Government moves towards a ban on common food names
The National Farmers’ Federation is dismayed the Government has taken the next step towards banning the use of common food names in Australia, such as feta, brie, camembert, and scotch beef. “Australian farmers will be worse off should the Government ultimately agree to the EU’s demands that we extend protection for geographical indications (GIs) to […]
Farmers welcome independent oversight of live animal export regulation
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the introduction of legislation to formally establish the role of the Inspector General of Live Animal Exports. The Bill, introduced in the Senate yesterday by Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie, delivers on a key recommendation of the 2018 independent review of the live animal exports regulator (the Moss Review). The […]
Inquiry into the use of battery cages for hens in the egg production industry
The Australian egg industry adheres to strong animal welfare guidelines that ensure the best animal welfare outcomes are upheld in all egg production systems, including caged, barn laid and free range. The NFF supports the continuation of all egg production systems currently operating in NSW and recommend the NSW Government does so as well.