New year to deliver fairer deal for dairy farmers
Dairy farmers can look forward to a fairer new year and beyond with government and industry agreeing to the mandatory Dairy Code of Conduct. Coming into effect on 1 January, the Code seeks to even the playing field between dairy farmers and processors. At the heart of the code is the prohibition of unfair contract […]
NFF & KPMG reveal opportunities to unlock new income for farmers
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and KPMG Australia (KPMG) today released research showing new opportunities for farmers to unlock the value of natural capital, such as the land and ecosystems that underpin farm production. The new sustainable finance mechanisms could unlock billions in additional farm income. The report shows an immediate opportunity to implement sustainable […]
Submission to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee ‘Inland Rail’
The NFF is of the view that extensive consultation and engagement with those impacted is critical to the success of inland rail. That consultation should fully consider the impact on farm and rural businesses, families and communities, and take into serious consideration local knowledge of the environment. DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
Government provides new support for Ag Co-ops and Mutuals
The Government’s recent announcement of $2.5million support for farmers to establish new cooperatives comes as welcome news for farmers looking to build farm business profitability. Industry peak body, the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals, will receive $2.5m and Southern Cross University $500,000 to help farmers, fisheries and foresters establish farm cooperatives and other collaborative […]
Government provides new support for Ag Co-ops and Mutuals
The Government’s recent announcement of $2.5million support for farmers to establish new cooperatives comes as welcome news for farmers looking to build farm business profitability. Industry peak body, the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals, will receive $2.5m and Southern Cross University $500,000 to help farmers, fisheries and foresters establish farm cooperatives and other collaborative […]
Farmers applaud decision to revoke Aussie Farms’ charity status
Farmers across Australia have welcomed a decision by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission to revoke the charity status enjoyed by radical organisation Aussie Farms Inc. The National Farmers’ Federation has led the call for action since Aussie Farms launched an online ‘attack map’ in January this year, revealing the locations of thousands of Australian […]
Farmers applaud decision to revoke Aussie Farms’ charity status
Farmers across Australia have welcomed a decision by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission to revoke the charity status enjoyed by radical organisation Aussie Farms Inc. The National Farmers’ Federation has led the call for action since Aussie Farms launched an online ‘attack map’ in January this year, revealing the locations of thousands of Australian […]
Submission to the Senate Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport ‘Importance of a viable, safe, sustainable and efficient road transport industry’
The NFF recommends a range of legislative and regulatory changes and changes to licensing arrangements to improve the safety and efficiency of the road transport industry. DOWNLOAD PDF FILE
Statement on DFAT investigation
The National Farmers’ Federation is disappointed in the deficiencies of a month-long internal investigation carried out by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade into the connections of a senior official with radical group Aussie Farms. “It is not good enough that it took a news outlet to identify the links between Dr Julie Delforce, […]
Submission to the National Transport Commission ‘Effective enforcement’
The NFF recommends an approach of enforcement that is consistent between jurisdictions, proportionate to the severity of the incident, and based on rules which are reasonable and easy to understand. DOWNLOAD PDF FILE