Have Yourself a Fair Affordable Christmas
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Horticulture Council is encouraging Australians to make thoughtful shopping choices this festive season to save money, eat well, and support Aussie farmers. With just three simple changes, holiday shoppers can create a delicious and thrifty Christmas spread while backing Australian agriculture. Three Easy Ways to Shop Smarter This Christmas 1. […]
Farmer frustration builds over connectivity gaps
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (RTIRC) 2024 report and is calling for urgent action to address connectivity gaps at a time when frustrations at a high. NFF President David Jochinke said: “Frustration over rural connectivity is at boiling point, and the four-fold increase in engagement in the 2024 review […]
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 […]