National discussion on Australia’s farming future kicks off in WA
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and Telstra will visit Perth, York and Katanning this week for a series of roundtables to kick off the national ‘Talking 2030’ dialogue announced by the Prime Minister in March. The Western Australia meetings are the first of 14 events being held across the country, with the aim of capturing […]
Eight 'outstanding' female agriculture leaders of the future selected for industry mentoring opportunity
Eight outstanding women have been selected to grow their leadership ability through the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. The Program is an initiative of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and aims to see more women join the senior executive and Board level ranks of Australian agribusinesses and farm-representative bodies. The below eight aspiring female leaders […]
Bi-partisan support needed to quash Green's Basin stunt and sure up Plan's future
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling for bi-partisan support to stem an attempt by the Greens to block the 605GL sustainable diversion limit (SDL) for the southern Murray Darling Basin. Greens water spokesperson Senator Sarah Hanson-Young will introduce a disallowance motion to this effect to the Senate next week, when the Parliament returns for […]