National Statement on Animal Welfare: A chance to rebuild trust
Comments attributable to NFF President David Jochinke The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) recognises today’s release of the National Statement on Animal Welfare, agreed upon by all agricultural ministers, saying it can be the catalyst to rebuild trust with farmers on animal welfare policy. Animal welfare is fundamental to farmers. As stewards of farm animals, farmers […]
NFF statement on the new leadership for Murray-Darling Basin Authority
The National Farmers’ Federation acknowledges the retirement of Sir Angus Houston AK, AFC, from his role as Chair of the Murray–Darling Basin Authority. NFF Water Committee Chair Malcolm Holm extended gratitude to Sir Angus for his steadfast leadership during a challenging period for water policy and management. The NFF also welcomed the appointment of Daryl […]
Farmers contribute to low emissions agriculture plan
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the opportunity today to hear more about, and provide contributions to, the plan that will help shape agriculture’s contribution in Australia’s journey to net zero by 2050. NFF Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar attended today’s roundtable, hosted by the Minister for Agriculture, Julie Collins, to discuss the Agriculture and […]
NFF backs new report: Australian food system at tipping point
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed a new report that places farmers at the centre of a re-invented food system. The Australian Food and Agriculture Taskforce has today handed down a report that warns the nation’s food system is at a tipping point. NFF Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar, who participated in the Taskforce, […]
New report estimates Indigenous agriculture generates $1.4 billion
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed a new report detailing the economic potential of Indigenous agricultural products. The study also examined the value of a credential system that would enable Indigenous-made agricultural products to be labelled and differentiated in market. NFF President David Jochinke said it was important to have figures to support the labelling […]
Farm sector applauds agricultural Right to Repair recognition from nation’s Treasurers
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has strongly welcomed the announcement by the Board of Treasurers that Right to Repair for agricultural machinery is a key element of national competition policy reforms. On Friday afternoon, Federal, State and Territory Treasurers agreed to sign the 10-year Intergovernmental Agreement on National Competition Policy. Their post-meeting media release specifically […]
Farmers welcome halting of Super Tax, Government competition and supermarket reforms
Australian farmers are breathing a sigh of relief the Treasury Laws Amendment (Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions and Other Measures) Bill 2023 – also know as the Super Tax –didn’t pass the Senate in the last sitting week of the year. The National Farmers’ Federation similarly welcomed the passage of mergers reform and the updated Food […]
NFF welcomes Southeast Asia trade report
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the release of the Trading North Inquiry into the role of Australian agriculture in Southeast Asia from the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Agriculture. NFF President David Jochinke said it was great to see the inquiry reaffirm the importance of the relationship between our sector and our partner nations […]
Statement on ABARES horticulture labour analysis
Attributable to NFF Horticulture Council Executive Officer Richard Shannon The NFF Horticulture Council has welcomed recent work by ABARES that provides a better view of the workforce challenges in horticulture. Bright spots include findings that fewer businesses are struggling to find workers and that employment numbers overall are up. The findings do need to be […]
Farmers urged to seek help on 3G shutdown impacts
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has urged farmers experiencing mobile connectivity issues in the wake of the 3G network shutdown to reach out to providers for help. The 3G network was progressively turned off across Australia from October 28. NFF Telecommunications Committee Chair Peter Thompson urged farmers to be vocal about issues they’ve encountered since […]