Farmers back calls for tougher merger laws
The National Farmers’ Federation has thrown its support behind calls to strengthen merger laws – saying the move is one of a number needed to ensure fair competition for farmers. In its submission to a parliamentary inquiry on ‘Competition and Economic Dynamism’, the NFF has warned that exploitation of market power is threatening the viability […]
NFF submission to the better targeted superannuation concessions consultation
Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) are a common tool in Australian agriculture to manage assets and use agricultural land to provide retirement income. Given the highly cyclical nature of Australian agriculture, the impact of the proposed changes will have an outsized impact on farmers who have agricultural assets within their SMSF. While exact figures are unavailable, […]
Inquiry into Economic Dynamism, Competition and Business Formation
Competitive and dynamic industries are fundamental to the long-term prosperity of all Australians. Australian agriculture provides a key example of the role individual businesses can play to increase the economic dynamism and strength of local and national economies. However, increased market concentration and the exploitation of market power is threatening the long-term viability of many […]
Wage review must consider the rising cost of farming
As the Fair Work Commission considers submissions for the annual Wage Review, farmers are calling for a cautious approach that considers the unrelenting economic challenges facing the industry. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar said workers were entitled to the right to earn a fair and liveable wage, but a balance must […]
Submission on Implementation Plan for the National Agricultural Traceability Strategy 2023-2028
Robust traceability standards, systems and technologies are centric to ensuring consumers’ continued confidence in Australian agricultural products. The National Agricultural Traceability Strategy (the Strategy) will bolster Australia’s capacity to demonstrate the quality, safety and sustainability of our agricultural products at a time when consumers and international trading partners are demanding increased transparency over agricultural supply […]
Call for inquiry after grains farmer losses run into the billions
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling for an investigation into the grain supply chain after a report found a price irregularity that could mean billions of dollars in losses to farmers. NFF CEO Tony Mahar said the Federal Government needed to respond immediately by instigating an inquiry through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission […]
Submission to the On Farm Connectivity Program Discussion Paper
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to provide asubmission to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts’ On Farm Connectivity Program:Discussion Paper. Given the Program remains largely in the conceptualisation phase, the NFF’s response seeks to provide commentary on some of the key high level considerations outlined in the […]
Farm sector overcomes flooding to break new output record
The National Farmers’ Federation says the farm sector’s record $90 billion output announced today puts the industry’s $100 billion target within reach and the result should sharpen the Government’s focus on leveraging growth opportunities in agriculture. “We’ve had an absolute belter,” said NFF Vice President David Jochinke, adding it wasn’t all smooth sailing. “It was […]
Submission to review of the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund
Drought is a recurring party of Australia’s landscape and managing drought is an inherent feature of Australian agriculture. The NFF and the Australian Government are strongly aligned in the goal to ensure that farmers and regional communities across the country are efficiently and effectively supported before, during and after drought events to minimise future triple […]
Government must consult farmers on superannuation changes
Australia’s peak farming body has warned that superannuation changes announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers could cool investment in agriculture, unless the detail is worked through with farmers. National Farmers’ Federation CEO Tony Mahar is now calling on the Government to undertake formal consultation before the measure is budgeted and legislated later this year. “For many […]