NFF delivers 17 priorities for the Federal Budget to advance agriculture
Australia’s peak farming organisation has put forward 17 investment recommendations for the Federal Government to invest in agriculture and support the sector’s sustainable growth ahead of the budget. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said next week’s budget was a chance for the Government to lay the foundation for growth and productivity in a challenging […]
NFF backs the government’s response to the APVMA review
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the Federal Government’s well-considered response to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) review. NFF Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar said it was imperative to the farm sector the APVMA gets back on track and empowering Ken Matthews AO’s review into the Authority’s future structure and governance was a […]
Farmers urged to consider their data security
The National Farmers’ Federation has warned the farm sector will be exposed to disruption unless farmers take an active interest in how their data is managed and secured. Speaking from the FutureAG conference in Melbourne today, NFF Data Policy Manager Gabi Ceregra said the increasing digitisation of Australian farms brought enormous benefits, but also risks […]
Exploitative powers of supermarkets confirmed, with growers forced to foot the bill, while Bunnings gets a free pass
The NFF Horticulture Council strongly supports the key recommendations detailed in the interim Independent Review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct report released today. The Council is particularly encouraged to see recommendations for the enforcement of the mandatory code, and the possibility of increased fines reaching up to 10 per cent of turnover, […]
Emerson’s interim report backs farmers’ call for mandatory code
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the interim report reviewing the adequacy of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, saying the recommendations would help give the Code the teeth it needs. NFF President David Jochinke said the report backed farmers’ call for the Code to be made mandatory and be bolstered with greater penalties for […]
Farmers welcome revised New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, but remain alert on impacts
Farmers welcome amendments announced today to delay timelines for the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard legislation, but continue to warn impacts may still be felt by Australian farmers. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke was pleased the Federal Government had listened to producers’ concerns, easing the targets set for utes and some 4WDs. “Farmers support emissions […]
US pull back on vehicle emissions timings should sound warning in Australia
The National Farmers’ Federation says news overnight the United States Environmental Protection Agency has altered the timelines of its vehicle emission standards because of impacts on consumers and manufacturers should serve as a caution to the Australian Government about the potential impacts of the proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standards (NVES). NFF President David Jochinke said […]
National forum tackles farmer mental health
Leaders in agriculture and mental health will meet today at a national forum to zero in on farmer mental health and wellbeing and what needs to be done. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is convening the forum in Melbourne following a survey last year revealing almost a third of farmers reported a decline in their mental […]
Farmers fear impacts of Federal ‘ute tax’
Australia’s peak farm body has today called for amendments to proposed vehicle emissions standards – warning the Government’s preferred policy could lump farmers with impacts such as price increases. NFF President David Jochinke said farmers could be penalised for not having low emissions vehicle options available. “We’re working hard as a sector to lower our […]
NFF submission to new vehicle efficiency standards
The NFF supports efforts to address climate change and pollution, including through strategies to make cars more fuel-efficient. However, the introduction of vehicle efficiency standards must consider any impacts on Australia’s agriculture sector and the productivity of farm businesses. Read the full submission here.