Agriculture trade representative joins ‘Team Australia’ in China
The National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF) Australian Agriculture Trade Diversification Representative, Su McCluskey, has arrived in China this week to strengthen trade relationships and promote Australian food and fibre in one of the sector’s most important export markets. The visit is being supported through the Australian Government’s Accessing New Markets Initiative (ANMI). It will take Ms […]
Farm leaders warn Government on workforce, costs and EU trade deal
The nation’s agricultural leaders have concluded the industry’s peak policy-making forum in Canberra with a clear warning to the Australian Government: workforce disruption, crushing input costs and a substandard European Union trade deal are putting mounting pressure on Australian farmers. National Farmers’ Federation President Hamish McIntyre said the message from Members’ Council was unmistakable. “Across […]
Parties must put Australian farmers first on EU trade deal
Comments attributable to NFF President Hamish McIntyre With news the Coalition will vote against the Australia–European Union Free Trade Agreement as it stands, the National Farmers’ Federation is urging every party in the Parliament to put Australian farmers first and vote against the deal. The NFF continues to oppose the agreement concluded in March, on […]
Opinion Editorial: Opportunities abound in Indonesia
By Su McCluskey, Australian Agriculture Trade Diversification Representative In a world where trust is everything, Indonesia is proof food and fibre is our strategic advantage. Last week I was standing in a feedlot in Lampung, Indonesia in my new role as Australian Agriculture Trade Diversification Representative for the National Farmers’ Federation. I was struck by the similarities […]
Australian agriculture trade representative heads to Indonesia to grow key market ties
The National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF) Australian Agriculture Trade Diversification Representative, Su McCluskey, will travel to Indonesia this week for her first international engagement. Hosted by the NFF, the Representative provides a ‘whole-of-sector’ agricultural voice across international trade engagements to support Australian agriculture industries in pursuing trade diversification opportunities in new and existing markets. The role […]
Agriculture sector deeply disappointed by new, increased United States tariff
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is deeply disappointed in the United States’ decision to impose a new 12.5 per cent tariff on Australian exports, replacing the existing 10 per cent tariff that was scheduled to expire today. The new, increased tariff represents a further and unnecessary trade barrier between two trusted allies with a long-standing […]
Statement on the U.S. safeguard investigation into lamb imports
Comments attributable to NFF President Hamish McIntyre The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) unequivocally supports Sheep Producers Australia (SPA), the Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) and Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) as they lead the industry’s engagement on this issue. This follows the recommendation by the U.S. Trade Representative to initiate a U.S. International Trade Commission […]
NFF welcomes investment in national traceability coordination
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Australian Government’s investment in strengthening Australia’s agricultural traceability systems through a new industry-led national traceability governance mechanism. The Australian Government has provided the NFF funding to establish the successor to the Australian Agricultural Traceability Governance Group (AATGG), supporting nationally coordinated implementation of the National Agricultural Traceability Strategy. […]
National Biosecurity Reforms
The NFF strongly supports the National Biosecurity Strategy (NBS) as a framework to align priorities and actions to strengthen Australia’s biosecurity system. The proposed reform agenda presents a range of initiatives that, if delivered fully and effectively, may result in meaningful improvements to Australia’s biosecurity system. However, additional reforms should also be considered. The NFF’s […]
Tax change delivers immediate win for thousands of farmers
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to expand access to a key Capital Gains Tax (CGT) concession, describing it as one of the most consequential wins for the NFF and its members following sustained advocacy on behalf of farmers. The Prime Minister today confirmed the turnover threshold for the small business […]