Statement on Economic Reform Roundtable
Comments attributable to NFF President David Jochinke: Today’s roundtable is a welcome opportunity to rethink how agriculture can help lift Australia’s productivity. Let’s be clear, agriculture already pulls its weight, contributing about $90 billion to the national economy and supporting about 275,000 jobs. We’re not just part of the economy, we are a driver of […]
NFF welcomes launch of national food security strategy process
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the Federal Government today releasing the “Feeding Australia: A National Food Security Strategy” discussion paper. NFF President David Jochinke said it was pleasing the see work begin on one of the NFF’s key election priorities. “It’s imperative we put the microscope over our entire supply chain system to identify vulnerabilities […]
Ag industry sends signal to government: Mobile coverage obligation must deliver
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on the Australian Government to enshrine eight core priorities in the development of the incoming Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation (UOMO). The UOMO, first announced by the government in February, promises to extend and safeguard access to basic mobile voice and SMS services across Australia, through Low Earth Orbit […]
NFF outlines six key areas to unlock productivity gains at ag roundtable
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is proud to be representing Australian farmers in the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s “Unlocking Productivity in Australian Agriculture” roundtable in Brisbane today, ahead of the Treasurer’s Economic Reform Roundtable later this month. This sector-specific roundtable brings together around 50 representatives from across the agricultural supply chain to identify […]
NFF and Samoa reaffirm shared commitment to sustainable PALM scheme
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and the Independent State of Samoa have reaffirmed the importance of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme and their shared commitment to ensuring its long-term sustainability and fairness. The High Commissioner of Samoa, Her Excellency Ms Hinauri Petana, recently welcomed the NFF President Mr David Jochinke to the Samoan […]
Agriculture’s voice secured at Treasurer’s economic reform roundtable
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to participate in the Federal Government’s Economic Reform Roundtable. NFF President David Jochinke said the NFF had been actively working with the Government to ensure Australian agriculture and regional communities were represented at the roundtable. “We thank the Treasurer and the Government for ensuring agriculture has a […]
How can the Government fix productivity? Start by cutting the red tape
Opinion by David Jochinke, National Farmers’ Federation President When Parliament last sat in March, there was a lot of noise, but not much certainty. Pundits were betting on a minority government and everyone was trying to hazard a guess what an unpredictable United States administration might do next. Fast forward, and while we’ve had an […]
NFF leadership update
Statement attributable to NFF President, David Jochinke I wish to advise Troy Williams has tendered his resignation as CEO of the National Farmers’ Federation. The Board has accepted his decision, which was made for personal reasons. We thank Mr Williams for his contribution and wish him the very best for the future. The Board will […]
Statement on lifting restrictions on US beef imports to Australia
Comments attributable to NFF President, David Jochinke The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) acknowledges the Australian Government has lifted trade restrictions on beef from cattle raised in Mexico or Canada, and processed in the United States, and subsequently exported to Australia. The US has had access to the Australian market since 2019, provided it could verify […]
Super Tax tops the list of farmers’ priorities for new parliament
As the new Federal Parliament sits for the first time this week, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is urging Senators to reject the proposed Super Tax. The NFF and its members have strongly opposed to the Super Tax since the Bill* was introduced in the last Parliament, given the threat it poses to the 17,000 […]