Flood-affected farmers urged to apply for grants of up to $50k
National Farmers Federation Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the announcement of new jointly-funded federal and state Government grants to help agriculture rebuild after November’s flood events was good news for farmers. NSW and Queensland farmers can now apply for grants of up to $50,000 to salvage damaged crops and stock, rebuild fences and replace machinery. […]
Telstra and NFF renew partnership to progress industry’s 2030 vision
Telstra and the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today announced their continued partnership through a new 4-year agreement aimed at advancing the agricultural industry’s 2030 Roadmap. The agreement will see Telstra continue to work with Australia’s peak farming body with a focus on promoting uptake of digital technologies, investing in emerging industry leaders, and driving awareness and […]
Industry records positive year towards 2030 targets
Australia’s farm sector has recorded strong progress this year towards its ambition to become Australia’s next $100 billion industry, according to an annual snapshot released by the National Farmers’ Federation today. NFF President Fiona Simson said farmers had overcome numerous challenges to post another record-breaking year. “Official forecasts have us on track to exceed $78 […]
Taxation
The ATO has developed these factsheets to assit farmers with their taxation and business obligations: Fire Preparedness Landcare Shelterbelts Tree Farming and Forestry Operations
WTO delivers sweet justice for Aussie cane growers & millers
The World Trade Organisation has righted the wrongs of India’s ongoing price-distorting sugar production supports and export subsidies. Australian and other cane farmers across the world, have been at the mercy of India’s non-competitive tactics, which are estimated to have cost our growers up to $1 billion between 2017-2021. “It’s been a long-fought battle by […]
Queensland farmers combine world-class beef production & forest growth
The National Farmers Federation is celebrating the environmental credentials of Queensland beef producers. “When Aussies buy Queensland’s world class beef, they can be assured that the state’s forests have also been protected,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. “In fact, the area deemed ‘forest’ in the sunshine state has grown.” “Unfortunately, this hasn’t stopped the radical […]
NFF told new AdBlue supplies on the way
National Farmers Federation Chief Executive Tony Mahar says the Federal Government and suppliers have provided advice that there is sufficient supplies of the diesel additive, AdBlue. “The NFF issued a mayday call to Government after concerns were raised about an AdBlue shortage due to a limited supply of urea,” Mr Mahar said. “We understood there […]
New podcast takes Australians behind the farm gate
Just in time for holiday listening the National Farmers Federation has unveiled a new podcast Australian Farmers – Telling Our Story, an immersive series designed to better connect Australians with their food and fibre and the practices and personalities behind the farm gate.The podcast is hosted by Channel 7 weather presenter, newsreader and former Gundagai local, […]
Time is now to bring manufacturing home
The Government’s fast-tracking of money to transform a renaissance of Australian manufacturing is pragmatic and prudent, NFF President Fiona Simson said. “COVID-19, the resulting supply chain congestions and other challenges have highlighted the real risk Australian agriculture, and the wider nation faces by a reliance on the import of key inputs such as plant protection […]
Review of ports welcome, however, immediate action is required
The National Farmers’ Federation is encouraged by the Prime Ministers’ comments with respect to the establishment of a Productivity Commission inquiry into ports and waterfront issue. “We welcome this review into our international freight supply chains, and the Prime Minister’s acknowledgement that industrial relations disruptions on our waterfront have exacerbated the cost blow outs and […]