NFF welcomes FMD support for Indonesian farmers
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt’s announcement today Australia will bolster Indonesia’s ammunition in its war against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). President Fiona Simson is in Jakarta for a three-day delegation with Minister Watt and Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark Schipp where the Minister announced Australia […]
Farmers urge travellers to ditch their pluggers to protect Aussie farms
#ThrowYourThongs: That’s the message from farmers desperate to stop Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) from reaching Australia, following an outbreak on the holiday island of Bali. Farming organisations are now putting their money where their mouth is – offering discounts to travellers who bin their shoes. President of the National Farmers’ Federation, Fiona Simson, said […]
NFF to showcase agriculture and regional Australia to international and domestic students
Australian and Chinese university students will swap pavement for paddocks through the National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF) China-Australia Youth Agriculture Program, a new immersive experience for Australian and Chinese university students to dive into agriculture and the bush. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is excited to announce the China-Australia Youth Agriculture Program, a new immersive experience […]
Supporting farmers to switch on energy savings
With skyrocketing energy prices, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) are encouraging farmers to find savings through smart energy management. NFF Acting Chief Executive Charlie Thomas said food production required significant amounts of energy and rising electricity prices were weighing on farmers’ minds. The EEC’s Navigating a dynamic energy landscape series […]
NFF welcomes biosecurity ramp-up as FMD risk intensifies
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Federal Government’s new biosecurity measures announced today following the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) to Australian tourist hotspot, Bali. NFF President Fiona Simson said farmers were pleased to see additional measures put in place. “Ever since FMD was detected in Bali our industry has been […]
Farmers call for security step-up as FMD reaches Bali
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is extremely concerned following reports that Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) has spread to Bali. NFF President Fiona Simson is calling on the Federal Government and travellers to immediately step up our defence to protect Australia from this potentially devastating disease. “Now that borders are open, international travel is rapidly […]
Statement on Independent Review of ACCUs
STATEMENT BY NFF PRESIDENT, FIONA SIMSON We welcome today’s announcement by Minister Bowen. Carbon credits will be critical in achieving Australia’s enhanced climate targets. Confidence and integrity are vital to the success of Australia’s carbon credit system. This review will give farmers and all Australians the confidence that our emissions reduction system is working, as […]
Hand-to-mouth biosecurity funding must end, as farmers stare down Foot & Mouth Disease & Lumpy Skin Disease
A long-term, sustainable biosecurity funding pipeline to help protect agriculture, communities, the economy and the environment must be a top priority for the new Federal Government. This was the message delivered by the NFF to new Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister, Senator Murray Watt at the first industry Ministerial roundtable in Canberra today. “Biosecurity, isn’t […]
Key food industry associations join forces to address Australia’s domestic food security issues
Newly formed Food Alliance to work constructively with government to find solutions to immediate food related issues. In an unprecedented move an alliance between food industry associations across the food supply chain, from paddock to plate, has been formed to address key issues associated with ensuring reliable and affordable access to food for all Australians […]
NFF hosts the next generation of women leaders in agriculture
The National Farmers’ Federation this week welcomed the 2022 cohort of the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program to Canberra for the initiative’s two-day introductory retreat. The group of 12 women were selected from more than 100 applications for the mentoring and network opportunity. The program, now in it’s fifth year, is designed to create a […]