NFF, Channel 9 & Rotary Australia join forces to fight for farmers battling drought
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has joined forces with Channel 9 and Rotary Australia on a national fundraising drive to support drought-affected farming families. The peak body representing Australian agriculture, the NFF says the initiative is in direct response to calls from everyday Australians wanting to help. “The NFF has been overwhelmed with the number of […]
US subsidies another blow to drought stricken farmers, NFF calls on Government to register disapproval at AUSMIN talks
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on the Australian Government to register its disapproval in the ‘strongest possible terms’ with the United States Administration following its decision to provide US$12 billion in new subsidies to US farmers. NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the subsidies would hurt Australian farmers who were already suffering from […]
Peak body welcomes NAB's offset offering, urges others to follow suit
The farm sector’s peak body has welcomed the National Australia Bank’s (NAB) decision to allow farmers to use farm management deposit (FMD) funds as an offset against agricultural lending. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) also acknowledged the lender’s decision to stop charging farmers penalty interest rates for missed loan repayments. Speaking from the NSW Farmers […]
Leaders sought to propel agriculture to $100 billion by 2030
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), with the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) invites people interested in a playing a lead role in agriculture’s vibrant and prosperous future to apply for the NFF 2030 Leaders Program. “The NFF has a vision for agriculture to be a $100 billion industry by 2030,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. […]
Farm Safety Week 2018: 16-22 July "Innovative, Safe & Healthy"
Australia’s farm sector has significantly improved its safety record, but there is always more work to be done, this is the message from Farmsafe Australia Chairman, Charles Armstrong. Mr Armstrong said Farm Safety Week, 16-22 July, was an opportunity to reflect on how to better protect our farm community. “For farmers, Farm Safety Week, is a chance to […]
Decision on piecework provisions a relief for farmers
Yesterday, the Federal Court of Australia handed down its decision in the matter of Fair Work Ombudsman v Tao Hu & Ors, a civil prosecution the Fair Work Ombudsman (Ombudsman) commenced against a labour hire operator and a Queensland mushroom grower. With the support of the Australia Farmers Fighting Fund, the NFF intervened in the […]
EMS Rural Exports licence suspension
We have been firm in our calls for the independent regulator to enforce the regulations exporters are required to operate within, and entrust the regulator with this process. At this point in time we are not privy to the grounds for which the licence has been suspended but note that the welfare of animals during […]
The people and the facts behind Australia's livestock export industry
The National Farmers’ Federation, Sheep Producers Australia and WAFarmers are pleased to provide the stories of the people behind the industry at Livestock Export Facts Stories like that of Bindi Murray, a third generation sheep farmer from Woodanilling in Western Australia. Bindi’s business is built on breeding healthy, content livestock. Bindi is committed to working […]
'Everything on the table' at Ministerial drought meeting
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Fiona Simson said everything was on the table at yesterday’s Ministerial drought meeting in Canberra. Convened by Agriculture Minister, David Littleproud, the roundtable was attended by NFF, state farming organisations and representatives of the major rural lenders. Ms Simson said the day was the start of a much longer conversation about how […]
Investment to guard against pests & diseases; protect markets welcomed
“World-class, impenetrable biosecurity systems go to the heart of the prosperity of Australian agriculture,” NFF Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar said. “As an export-dominated industry we need to do all we can to prevent potentially-disastrous incursions of pests and diseases comprising our food and fibre and in turn our valuable global markets.” Mr Mahar said […]