Coles and Woolworths face heat at ACCC hearings
Coles and Woolworths have been subpoenaed to provide evidence at this week’s ACCC hearings as part of their inquiry into supermarket practices. The NFF Horticulture Council is urging the ACCC to focus closely on these supermarkets’ actual buying practices and procedures. “We have long maintained that these buying practices are exploitative and take advantage of […]
First traceability strategy gets the tick from agriculture
Comments attributable to NFF Chief Executive, Tony Mahar The NFF welcomes the inaugural National Agricultural Traceability Strategy 2023 to 2033. The strategy underscores the farm sector’s ambitious goal to be a $100 billion industry by 2030. Australian farmers are already global leaders in producing safe, quality and sustainable food and fibre. However, mounting global demand […]
NFF welcomes right to repair push, but calls for commitment for ag machinery
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ renewed emphasis on right to repair in his address today to the Australian Business Economists, but urged the Federal Government to commit to including agricultural machinery in proposed reforms. The Treasurer told the group: “I expect we’ll start by fast-tracking the adoption of trusted international product safety […]
Grow you good thing! Celebrate National Agriculture Day this Friday
The countdown is on to the biggest day on the agricultural calendar, with farmers and everyday Australians tipping their hats to Aussie grown food and fibre this Friday, November 15 for National Agriculture Day. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said AgDay and the theme “Grow you good thing!” was all about celebrating Aussie grown […]
Basin announcement big on spin, leaves critical questions unanswered
The National Farmers’ Federation has raised its eyebrows at today’s announcement the Federal Government has received 1000 responses to the southern Murray-Darling Basin open tender process. NFF Water Committee Chair Malcolm Holm said the announcement by Minister for Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek raised significant questions for farmers in Australia’s food bowl. “While the Minister […]
NFF welcomes signing of Australia-UAE trade deal
Comments attributable to NFF President, David Jochinke The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) acknowledges today’s signing of the Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a meaningful step forward for Australia’s trade partnerships in the Middle East. The agreement will eliminate tariffs on key Australian exports, saving farmers an estimated $50 million annually. Crucially, this improved […]
Farmers’ Federal Budget priorities show ag can help drive national productivity
The National Farmers’ Federation has delivered 20 targeted investments in its 2025-26 Pre-Budget Submission to drive productivity growth, not only in the agricultural sector, but for the Australian economy. NFF President David Jochinke said the Australian economy continued to navigate complex challenges from slowing productivity growth to ongoing cost-of-living pressures, while shifting global dynamics add […]
Government delivers balanced response to APVMA reviews
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the Federal Government’s detailed response today to the report on the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority’s (APVMA) structure and governance and other reviews. The response addresses over 100 recommendations from three reviews of the APVMA and Australia’s agricultural and veterinary chemicals (agvet chemicals) regulatory system. NFF President David Jochinke […]
Farmers fire up over invasive ant response: A risk to farming and the Aussie BBQ
The National Farmers’ Federation warns that the Federal Government’s dismal response to the Red Imported Fire Ant Senate Inquiry Report will come back to bite. In the Government’s response to the Senate inquiry, it says it has confidence in the National Fire Ant Eradication Program (NFAEP) and its delivery, and is not committing funding beyond […]
Final warning to check devices as 3G shutdown begins
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and Regional Tech Hub (RTH) are issuing a final reminder to Australian farmers and those living in the bush that 3G devices may stop working as the 3G mobile network is progressively shut down from today until 4 November. NFF President David Jochinke warned: “If you haven’t checked or replaced […]