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 […]
NFF applauds more investment to help fix bush communications inequity
The National Farmers Federation welcomes Round 2 of the Regional Connectivity Program (RCP) as another step towards fixing the communications inequity facing Australians outside city bounds. “Currently, the ability for farmers and other regional Australians to do business, to access the same entertainment and lifestyle options and in some cases, even the same emergency services, […]
Time to fix the problem – Farmers urge Federal Government to introduce a right to repair for ag-machinery
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the Productivity Commission’s (PC) inquiry report into the Right to Repair, handed down today, recommending a right to repair for farm machinery. “Farmers, as small business owners, should have the same right as anyone else to have their machinery repaired by a suitable qualified repairer, without the fear of […]
Generational study to help shape farming for the future
As Australia embarks on its plans to deliver net zero emissions by 2050, PwC Australia is working with the Macdoch Foundation and the National Farmers Federation to conduct one of the biggest research programs of its kind to establish the link between enhancing natural capital and farm profitability. Farming for the Future will aim to test […]
Submission to Treasury on their review of the 2021 reforms to Australia’s Foreign Investment Framework August 2021
In response to the review of the 2021 reforms, the NFF highlighted specific concerns with aspects of the reforms while giving their broad support to them. Read more here.
Submission to the Productivity Commission draft report on the “Right to Repair” August 2021
In the submission, the NFF reiterated their support for a proactive right to repair for agricultural machinery and underlined the problems faced by farmers under the current regime. Read more here.
Submission to the NSW Department of Primary Industries review into Rice Vesting July 2021
The NFF supported the continuation of the current rice vesting arrangement and highlighted the positive outcomes it has delivered for rice growers and NSW regional communities. Read more here.
Submission to the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment on the review of the Farm Management Deposit Scheme April 2021
The NFF responded to the review of the Farm Management Deposit Scheme stating their support for the continuation of the scheme while making recommendations for reforms. Read more here.