Bipartisan backing for farm safety a lifesaving move
TThe National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed bipartisan support for a $2.5 million commitment to save lives on farms following a horror year of fatalities. The latest AgHealth Australia data shows a concerning spike in 2024: 72 deaths and 133 people seriously injured – more than double the previous year. NFF President David Jochinke said […]
Sneaky election promises alarm farmers
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has raised alarm bells over election policies on animal welfare, revealed in an activist-led Federal Election scorecard. The Australian Alliance for Animals claims in a pre-election policy review that Labor and the Greens have made several major promises on animal welfare without informing the Australian public – or consulting the […]
Agriculture workforce options under attack
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has issued a stark warning that mounting red tape and increasingly complex labour laws are choking access to the workers agriculture desperately needs, placing Australia’s food security, farm viability, and regional economies at serious risk. NFF President David Jochinke said that workforce access is shaping up to be one of […]
Let’s get the bush connected this election
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called for commitments from all sides of politics to bridge the digital divide for rural and regional Australians in this election. NFF President David Jochinke said that while significant investment has been made in recent years, we’re still a long way from fixing the rural and regional connectivity problem. […]
Early bird tickets on sale for AgXchange Australia – the flagship event for Aussie ag
Tickets are now on sale for AgXchange Australia 2025 – the National Farmers’ Federation’s reimagined national conference bringing together the full breadth of Australia’s agricultural supply chain. Taking place on the Gold Coast over 23-25 September 2025, AgXchange will unite farmers, agribusinesses, policymakers, researchers and industry leaders to tackle the biggest issues facing agriculture. “This […]
Farmers call for serious investment in roads, housing and digital infrastructure this election
Potholed roads, inefficient supply chains and growing pressure on regional housing and services remain top concerns for farmers and regional communities heading into the federal election. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke acknowledged that while major parties and some independents had made funding commitments for supply chain infrastructure, too many crumbling regional roads remain ignored. […]
NFF welcomes $20 billion commitment to the regions
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Coalition’s decision to establish a $20 billion Regional Australia Future Fund (RAFF), if elected on May 3. NFF President David Jochinke said it was great to see policy options being put forward to secure, long-term funding for regional Australia, with the Coalition forecasting the RAFF will deliver […]
Statement: EU trade talks to resume post-election
Comments attributable to NFF President David Jochinke: The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) notes comments by the Minister for Trade, the Hon. Don Farrell, that negotiations between the European Union (EU) and Australia on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will resume following the election. In October 2023, the NFF publicly supported the leadership shown by […]
NFF calls for better business agenda
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today joined a united front of organisations seeking a stronger commitment to the nation’s businesses in the next term of parliament. Twenty business groups, led by the Business Council of Australia, have today asked parliamentarians for a new agenda that backs all businesses. NFF CEO Troy Williams said agriculture […]
Leading defence think tank says food security = national security
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s Green Paper on National Food Security Preparedness as a timely and vital call to action. “This report underscores what farmers have been saying for years – food security is national security,” NFF President David Jochinke said. “Australia is home to a world class food […]