Farmers welcome supermarket regulations

Industry bodies are welcoming the federal government’s strengthening of the food and grocery code.

Big supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths could face multi-billion-dollar fines if they rip-off suppliers.

The sector is subject to a voluntary code of conduct, but the plan is to make it mandatory, with penalties increased

Rural Reporter Emily Minney spoke with the National Farmers Federation’s Acting Chief Executive Charlie Thomas about their campaign.