Statement on ABARES horticulture labour analysis
Attributable to NFF Horticulture Council Executive Officer Richard Shannon The NFF Horticulture Council has welcomed recent work by ABARES that provides a better view of the workforce challenges in horticulture. Bright spots include findings that fewer businesses are struggling to find workers and that employment numbers overall are up. The findings do need to be […]
Industry welcomes Opposition improvements to food code
The NFF Horticulture Council has today welcomed improvements to the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct tabled in Parliament by the Federal Opposition. Chair of the Council, Jolyon Burnett said industry had appreciated the time the Opposition had taken to understanding the unique concerns of fresh produce growers when supplying the major supermarkets. “From the […]
Draft food code aids, abets and perpetuates supermarket power imbalance
The NFF Horticulture Council has today confirmed it cannot support an updated Food and Grocery Code of Conduct that resembles the draft recently shared for comment. Chair of the Council, Jolyon Burnett said while the industry had welcomed improvements proposed for the Code, including making it mandatory, increased penalties, and more accessible dispute resolution processes, […]
Tax Laws Amendment (Incentivising Food Donations to Charitable Organisations) Bill 2024
The NFF’s 2030 Roadmap released in 2018 outlined a vision to halve food waste by 2030. In pursuing this metric, the NFF has worked closely with Foodbank as well as identifying key policy levers that can take the industry there. Among other things, this includes exploring tax incentives that fairly recognises food donations across the […]
Epic National Horticulture Roadshow announces 20 stops
In a significant move to enhance the future of Australia’s horticulture industry, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Horticulture Council is pleased to announce the 20 successful applicants for the National Horticulture Roadshow grant program. Funded by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and delivered by the NFF Horticulture Council, this initiative is set to […]
Horticulture squeezes the lemon on supermarket reform
The NFF Horticulture Council has today welcomed both the final report by Dr Craig Emerson as part of his review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, and the Federal Government response. The final report builds on an earlier interim report tabled by Dr Emerson that foreshadowed already firm recommendations on making the Code […]
NFF hails big stick changes in Emerson’s final report
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the final report of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct Independent Review by Dr Craig Emerson and the Federal Government’s acceptance of all 11 recommendations. NFF Acting Chief Executive Officer Charlie Thomas said the report backed the peak farming body’s calls to better protect growers. This includes making the […]
Supermarkets too close for comfort
Farmers today will be reviewing with keen interest the first quarterly report from CHOICE on supermarket prices, delivered with support from the Federal Government. Chair of the NFF Horticulture Council, Jolyon Burnett, said that while most water cooler conversations around the country would revolve around the Aldi basket being significantly cheaper than their larger competitors, […]
Up to $50,000 grants available for horticulture events across Australia
In a move to enhance the horticulture industry’s future, the National Horticulture Roadshow has been launched to fund and promote a series of exceptional industry events across Australia. With grant funding of up to $50,000 available for eligible organisations, these events will spotlight the latest advancements in horticultural practice and technology, aiming to build a […]
Senate Inquiry confirms unconscionable treatment of growers by big supermarkets and Bunnings
The NFF Horticulture Council has today welcomed the report by the Senate Select Committee on Supermarket Prices, which reveals the true cost of supermarket power and exploitative behaviour being borne by both Australian households and the national horticulture industry. Chair of the Council Jolyon Burnett said that while the evidence of price gouging at the […]