Farmers seeking a fair go call for price transparency beyond supermarket inquiry
Australia’s peak farm body says farmers are fed up with being kept in the dark about what’s driving prices across the country’s agricultural supply chains. As pressure mounts on supermarkets to come clean on their pricing strategies after a Senate inquiry was announced on the weekend, the National Farmers’ Federation has released an issues paper […]
National Transport Commission on Heavy Vehicle National Law reforms
Australian agriculture is heavily dependent on reliable, effective, and efficient freight and logistics. The NFF opposes the proposed expansion of the scope of fatigue regulated heavy vehicles (FRHVs) to include vehicles between 4.5 tonnes and 12 tonnes and the removal of the current work diary exemption for local drivers of FRHVs. Read the full submission here.
Communities thrown under the bus in Greens water deal
Farming communities fear a deal announced today between the Government and the Greens will see their concerns about water buybacks ignored in favour of cheap politics. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said when presented with the choice to listen to communities and negotiate on sensible changes, Minister Plibersek had opted to give rural Australia […]
Australian farmers represented in global climate conversation at COP 28
Australian farmers will be represented at the world’s biggest conversation on climate change, with the National Farmers’ Federation announcing it will again be sending a delegation to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change COP 28 in Dubai. President David Jochinke and CEO Tony Mahar will attend from 7-11 December to ensure the voice […]
Funding boost paves way for better rural roads
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed news the Federal Government will double the Roads to Recovery funding program, providing a much needed shot in the arm to dilapidated regional roads. Minister Catherine King said the Government would gradually increase funding for the Roads to Recovery program from $500 million to a $1 billion program over […]
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 […]
A win for competition as Government brings in new penalties for unfair contract terms
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes reforms to the Australian Consumer Law regarding unfair contract terms (UCTs), saying they will create a fairer playing field for farmers and small business. NFF President David Jochinke said the use of UCTs was a clear demonstration of what Australian farmers had known for a long time – there’s not […]
NFF releases funding priorities ahead of Federal Budget
Australia’s peak farming body has today released 17 investment ideas designed to support sustainable growth in the nation’s farm sector. The suggestions are outlined in the NFF’s 2024–25 Pre-Budget Submission, titled “Invest in Australian Agriculture. Invest in Australia’s Future.” NFF President David Jochinke said the next budget would be handed down in a tough economic […]
Farmers applaud Trade Minister for standing firm on EU
The National Farmers’ Federation has congratulated Trade Minister Don Farrell for turning down an EU trade offer that would have disadvantaged Aussie farmers. Speaking following the briefing of industry representatives in Osaka, NFF President David Jochinke said the Minister had made the right call for Australia. “Today’s decision was a hard one, but ultimately it […]