Peak farming and bird groups call for urgent pest action as bird flu spreads
The National Farmers’ Federation and BirdLife Australia have today joined forces to call for a major government investment to reduce feral pest threats and build resilience in at-risk wildlife amidst the ongoing H5N1 bird flu incursion and to support farmers and rural communities to be part of the on-ground delivery. While there are currently no […]
Australian agriculture trade representative heads to Indonesia to grow key market ties
The National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF) Australian Agriculture Trade Diversification Representative, Su McCluskey, will travel to Indonesia this week for her first international engagement. Hosted by the NFF, the Representative provides a ‘whole-of-sector’ agricultural voice across international trade engagements to support Australian agriculture industries in pursuing trade diversification opportunities in new and existing markets. The role […]
Farmers need certainty, not confusion, from new environmental standards
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has responded to the release today of the first National Environmental Standards under the EPBC Act. NFF President Hamish McIntyre said the standards for Matters of National Environmental Significance, Environmental Offsets, Data and Information, and Community Engagement would determine the next phase of environmental approvals and the Federal Government’s agreements […]
$100 billion reasons to celebrate – and ask what comes next
Australian agriculture’s leaders gathered at Parliament House in Canberra tonight to celebrate the sector reaching $100 billion in farmgate output four years ahead of schedule and to begin the conversation about the next national north star for Australian agriculture. Hosted by the National Farmers’ Federation in Parliament’s Great Hall, the $100 billion celebration brought together […]
National Table convenes agriculture’s leaders in Canberra
About 250 leaders from across Australia’s agricultural supply chain are in Canberra today for the National Farmers’ Federation’s biennial Leaders’ Summit, a deliberately convened national conversation about the future of farming. Held at Gandel Hall at the National Gallery of Australia, the sold-out Summit brings together farmers, ministers, diplomats, economists, retailers, banks, supply chain businesses, […]
President’s opening address at the Leaders’ Summit
Minister, thank you for your remarks, and for the Government’s continued engagement with Australian agriculture, we look forward to seeing you again tonight at the $100bn celebration. Good morning, everyone. It is terrific to see you all here. Charlotte (Wundersitz) has already taken you through some of the people joining us today. It is an […]
Food security at risk if migration debate ignores agriculture
Statement attributable to NFF Horticulture Council Executive Officer, Richard Shannon Australia cannot keep growing its population and make cuts to the workforce that feeds it. Australia’s peak body representing horticulture is warning that proposals to reduce migration numbers must recognise the critical role temporary migrant workers play in maintaining Australia’s food security and keeping fresh […]
NFF warns EPBC guide leaves farmers with more questions than answers
Comments attributable to NFF Sustainable Development Committee Chair, Angus Atkinson The Federal Government has today released its first guide for farmers and agricultural landholders on changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. The National Farmers’ Federation is extremely concerned it does not enable food and fibre producers to make informed decisions about routine management […]
Dog days ahead if funding fails
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on the Federal Government to urgently commit funding to wild dog control, as the nation’s leading management program faces an uncertain future. Funding for the National Wild Dog Management Coordinator is due to expire at the end of September, with funding for the National Wild Dog Action Plan […]
Regional Tech Hub closes after six years connecting the bush
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has confirmed the Regional Tech Hub will wrap up after Australian Government funding for the program ended on 30 June and efforts to secure an alternative funding source were not successful. Since launching in December 2020, the Regional Tech Hub has provided free, independent and practical phone and internet advice to people across […]