Report Card on $100b goal highlights the good and the bad of 2022
The National Farmers’ Federation has today released its 2022 Report Card – tracking progress against the industry’s goal to be Australia’s next $100 billion industry. NFF CEO Tony Mahar said that despite significant seasonal challenges facing farmers, the industry’s performance is holding surprisingly firm. “The latest figures show a forecast farm output of $82 billion […]
Ag celebrates diversity graduates as new figures show growing women in leadership ranks
Key leaders in agriculture today celebrate the graduation of the 2022 Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program, which coincides with the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) revealing new figures showing growth in female leadership representation. The 12 graduates were recognised at Parliament House for completing the NFF-led program which offers mentoring with industry leaders and a two-day […]
Australia marks National Agriculture Day as flooding decimates harvest
Today on National Agriculture Day thousands of Australians will celebrate the people who produce our food and fibre, providing a much-needed morale boost for farmers whose farms are being ravaged by floods and supply chains are thrown into chaos. For the sixth AgDay, people will come together in high-rise offices, schools, homes and paddocks to […]
NFF warns WR Inquiry of unintended impacts on food supply chain
The National Farmers’ Federation has warned a Senate Committee today that rushing through workplace relations changes could spur disruptions in Australia’s food supply chain and add further fuel to food price inflation. Appearing before the Senate’s Education and Employment Legislation Committee, WA farmer and chair of the NFF’s Workforce Committee, Tony York, urged the government […]
Leading employer organisations join together in call for a major rethink of Federal Government’s IR Bill
Australia’s major employer associations have joined together to express concern that elements of the Secure Jobs Better Pay Bill being considered by the Federal Parliament would introduce fundamental and highly problematic changes to Australia’s bargaining system that would be detrimental to Australia. The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Australian Industry Group; Business Council of […]
Delegation to promote ‘climate smart farming with forestry’ heads to UN Climate Conference, COP27
A delegation of farming and forestry leaders has departed Australia for COP27 in Egypt, with the mission to demonstrate how climate smart farming and forestry can help Australia bring down its emissions and fight climate change, while boosting much needed food, fibre and timber production. The delegation includes National Farmers Federation (NFF) and Australian Forest […]
New campaign reveals The Backstory behind innovation in agriculture
Australian farmers are known across the globe for growing some of the world’s best food and fibre, but what’s not so well known is how much science, research, technology and innovation goes on behind the farmgate. Research commissioned by the National Farmers’ Federation has found only 18% of Australians agree the sector is focused on […]
Regional ‘Connectivity Month’ initiative launched to spotlight connectivity options in the bush
Today the Regional Tech Hub, alongside the Minister for Communications, the Hon. Michelle Rowland MP and the National Farmers’ Federation, launched Connectivity Month – a campaign designed to jumpstart awareness of the options available to help people get connected and stay connected to mobile and internet services. Two-thirds of Australia’s landmass currently has no mobile […]
Connectivity funding a win for the bush
Today’s announcement of $36 million across two connectivity programs is a double win for farmers and people living in the bush, according to the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). The Federal Budget included $30 million across three years for the On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP) and $6 million for the next three years to expand the […]
Competition law changes help give consumers and farmers a fair go
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the new and tougher penalties that will be imposed on companies that breach competition and consumer laws. NFF President Fiona Simson said the peaking farming body had long-called for action on unfair contract terms provisions and she was pleased the new Parliament had followed through on the commitment […]