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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 […]

House Committee performs ‘hit and run’ on WA farmers

Australia’s peak farm body has savaged a report on the Government’s live sheep ban, released by the House of Representatives Agriculture Committee today. Acting Chief Executive Charlie Thomas labelled the inquiry process a “hoax” designed to sideline the concerns of farmers. “We’re talking about cancelling an industry. Cancelling people’s jobs and livelihoods. “This ban is […]

Historic win for farmers: Fiona Simson elected WFO Vice President

The National Farmers’ Federation is proud to announce immediate past President Fiona Simson has been elected as World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) Vice President. The NFF nominated Ms Simson who was subsequently elected at the WFO General Assembly in Rome. President David Jochinke, who is in Rome at the event with NFF CEO Tony Mahar, said […]

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, […]

NFF champions Australian trade and sustainability in Europe

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Jochinke and CEO Tony Mahar, along with the Special Representative for Australian Agriculture (SRAA) Su McCluskey, are championing the vital message of Australia’s trade and sustainability credentials in Europe.   The delegation has been showcasing the Australian Agriculture Sustainability Framework (AASF), an industry-led initiative that highlights Australia’s dedication […]

Statement on the visit by the Chinese Premier

Comments attributable to Acting CEO, Charlie Thomas The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Australia. Strong and cooperative relationships with our international markets and partners is critically important. China is Australian agriculture’s largest trading partner, both at a whole of sector level and for many individual commodities. The NFF is pleased […]

Statement on China’s reinstatement of export approvals

Comments attributable to NFF President, David Jochinke We welcome today’s announcement of the reinstatement of export approvals for five Australian meat processing facilities into China. This is another important step in the right direction towards improving our trading relationship with one of Australia’s major partners. This builds on the welcome lifting of restriction on wine […]

Supermarket spin drives divide between city and country

Farmers are today preparing to join the first of a series of five roundtables hosted by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) as part of their inquiry into the supermarkets. The inquiry will examine the pricing practices of the supermarkets and the relationship between wholesale, including farmgate, and retail prices. An interim report, outlining […]