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 […]
New trade role to advance Australian agriculture’s global opportunities
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is pleased to announce Ms Su McCluskey has been appointed as the NFF’s Australian Agriculture Trade Diversification Representative. Funded by the Federal Government’s Accessing New Markets Initiative, the Australian Agriculture Trade Diversification Representative is a 12-month project promoting agrifood trade opportunities in new and existing markets. NFF CEO Mike Guerin congratulated Ms McCluskey on her appointment. “Su brings extensive international experience, a strong understanding of the NFF, deep credibility and invaluable networks. Given this is a short-term project, the selection […]
NFF joins Australian, New Zealand Prime Ministers’ business forum
Below is the opening statement by National Farmers’ Federation’s Chief Executive Officer, Michael Guerin, who attended the Australia-New Zealand Leaders’ Forum (ANZLF) – Business Dialogue in Queensland today. The ANZLF is the only high-level bilateral leadership forum that engages closely with government and business to discuss areas of strategic importance for the mutual benefit of […]
Industry Welcomes Funding to Empower Fresh Produce Suppliers
The NFF Horticulture Council has warmly welcomed the Australian Government’s recent announcement of funding to industry bodies, including the National Farmers’ Federation, to deliver the Know Your Grocery Code program. The program will provide free, high-quality training to fresh fruit, vegetable and mushroom suppliers across Australia, helping them understand and enforce their rights under the […]
Farmers disappointed no commitment on tax thresholds
Comments attributable to NFF President, Hamish McIntyre: The National Farmers’ Federation is disappointed the Federal Government has introduced its tax reform legislation without explicitly committing to review the outdated small business Capital Gains Tax (CGT) concession thresholds. In introducing the legislation, the Government signalled that this is the first tranche of legislation, with more consultation […]
Farm leaders signal concern about proposed CGT changes
Tax reform in the wake of the Federal Budget was front and centre for the nation’s agricultural leaders at a meeting of the National Farmers’ Federation’s Members’ Council in Canberra this week. Bringing together state farming organisations and commodity groups from across Australia, the Council passed a clear resolution calling on the Australian Government to […]