Australia’s agricultural community, represented by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), is pushing for increased transparency in pricing across the nation’s supply chains.
Frustrated by the lack of insight into the factors influencing prices, farmers are urging the government to take decisive action. This call comes in the wake of a Senate inquiry targeting supermarket pricing strategies.
The NFF’s recently released issues paper outlines measures to enhance fairness and transparency, ultimately benefiting both farmers and consumers. With mounting pressure on supermarkets, the NFF emphasizes the need for mandatory price reporting, increased regulatory powers, contract term reforms, improved whistleblower protections, and a greater embrace of collective bargaining.
The NFF contends that the ongoing competition review initiated by the Albanese Government presents a crucial opportunity to address these challenges and level the playing field for farmers and consumers alike.