NFF Urges Federal Government to finally settle live cattle case
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed a counter offer made to the Commonwealth Government to hopefully close the long-running class action of those left devastated by the unlawful closure of the live cattle export trade in 2011. The applicant in the class action has made an open offer in good faith to the Commonwealth of $510 […]
Farmers back WA Premier’s call for live sheep rethink
Farmers have backed in the WA Premier, Roger Cook, following his strongest comments yet calling on the Albanese Government to abandon its controversial plan to phase out live sheep exports by sea. Speaking in the WA Parliament yesterday, Premier Cook said the ‘unnecessary’ policy should be reconsidered. “We believe the welfare arrangements that are in […]
Border crossing a ‘line in the sand’ moment for fire ant response
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has joined with other agriculture and environment groups in expressing its extreme concern over the recent discovery of Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA) in northern New South Wales. NFF President, David Jochinke, said the incursion underscored the critical need for immediate and comprehensive funding and response actions to eradicate RIFA […]
Statement on Europe’s glyphosate decision
Statement by Tony Mahar, National Farmers’ Federation, Chief Executive The NFF welcomes the decision made by the European Commission in recent days to approve the renewal of glyphosate for a further 10 years until 15 December 2033. The EC’s renewal is an important outcome for agriculture not just within the EU but for producers around the […]
NHVR on Heavy Vehicle Risk-Based Inspection Scheme
The NFF supports harmonised transport regulation and arrangements across state and territory borders, where harmonisation will reduce unnecessary regulatory burden, reduce value chain bottlenecks and lower the ever-increasing cost of freight and logistics for the Australian agriculture industry. The NFF strongly recommends the framework include ‘primary production’ as an ‘Industry Sector’ factor which correlates to […]
Farmers make 11th hour plea to maintain live sheep trade
The Keep Farmers Farming campaign has landed in Perth this week, with advertising targeting marginal seats sharing farmers’ fears about a phase-out of live sheep exports. NFF President David Jochinke said with a decision imminent about the future of the trade, it was critical that voters in battleground seats like Swan, Tangney and Hasluck understood what a […]
Weeds and pests cost farmers billions, reinforces need for container levy
A report released by ABARES this week has highlighted that weeds and pests are costing farmers $5.3 billion a year through management and production loss. National Farmers’ Federation CEO Tony Mahar said this extraordinary figure once again showed farmers were already doing the bulk of the heavy lifting in Australia’s biosecurity system. “Australian farmers […]
New President launches national campaign against anti-farming policies
An unprecedented campaign against anti-farming policies has been launched today by new NFF President David Jochinke in his first day in the role. Speaking in Canberra at the National Farmers’ Federation National Conference, Mr Jochinke called on parliamentarians to stand up against policies which threaten to slash billions from farm production. “Farmers have always put […]
NFF welcomes Federal Fire Ant funding, calls for states to commit
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the Minister for Agriculture Murray Watt’s $268 million commitment for the National Fire Ant Eradication Program. NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the funding, committed over four years, was a critical investment to increase activities to stop the spread and eradicate Red Imported Fire Ants in Australia. “It cannot […]
Statement on Senate Inquiry into Red Fire Ants and Varroa mite
Comments attributable to NFF Chief Executive, Tony Mahar The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes news Parliament has agreed to a Senate Inquiry into Red Fire Ants and Varroa mite. It cannot be understated how much damage these two major threats pose to Australian agriculture, Australia’s environment and society at large. The Inquiry will examine what the […]