NFF welcomes Coalition’s farm safety funding commitment
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the Coalition’s commitment of $10 million to improve farm safety outcomes, if elected, which the NFF anticipates will include an allocation to continue the life-saving work of Farmsafe Australia. “Our people are agriculture’s most important asset. Part of the plan for agriculture to be a $100 billion industry by 2030 […]
Labor’s tricky words break farmers’ hearts
Labor has today broken the hearts of farmers and rural and regional communities battling workforce shortages, confirming it will not continue with the Ag Visa, despite tricky words to the contrary. “Unfortunately, Labor has today confirmed its intention to do away with the farmer-developed Ag Visa,” NFF CEO Tony Mahar said. “The NFF and our […]
NFF Horticulture Council names its five election priorities
The National Farmers’ Federation Horticulture Council has announced its five policy priorities ahead of the Federal Election. The Horticulture Council, which represents the collective $15 billion Horticulture industry through its 21 industry members, says workforce is still its top priority for the sector. The top priorities for the Council are – • Implement a fully […]
Time to end farmers’ raw deal
As supermarket prices climb most shoppers would be shocked to learn that some farmers are not seeing one extra dollar in their pocket. “Many farmers continue to be ripped off, held to ransom by the might and power of the food supply chain with little to no protections from Australia’s competition law,” NFF CEO Tony […]
Agriculture leaders answer tough questions at first campaign debate
The National Farmers Federation co-hosted the first leaders debate of the federal election campaign with Agriculture Minister David Littleproud and Opposition Agriculture Spokesperson Julie Collins in Canberra today. The debate was held at the National Press Club, supported by the National Rural Press Club and televised by the ABC. NFF President Fiona Simson opened the […]
Farm accident reiterates NFF’s call to better connect all Australians
If there’s anyone who knows how vital telecommunications are in the bush, it’s Will Picker – a farmer who crawled 1 kilometre with a broken back to get enough phone service to call for help. This is just one example why this Federal Election, National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Fiona Simson is calling for a […]
Applications extended to level up gender disparity in agriculture
Women wanting to level up their leadership skills to contribute to narrowing the gender gap in agriculture still have time to apply for the National Farmers’ Federation flagship Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. The mentorship-based initiative aims to deliver on the NFF’s goal to double the number of women in agriculture’s leadership ranks by 2030 […]
Future government must commit to a better future for agriculture and the regions
With Australians set to go to the polls on 21 May, the National Farmers’ Federation has issued a challenge to both parties to commit to delivering on what agriculture and regional Australia needs to thrive. “Despite the challenges of the past three years, farmers have continued to be the engine of the nation: keeping supermarket […]
NFF backs hands-on action on lumpy skin disease
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed pragmatic and proactive action by the Federal Government to protect Australia’s bovine industry from the serious risk of lumpy skin disease. Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a viral disease of cattle and water buffalo and has a serious impact on an animal’s quality of life and reproductive capability. In […]
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese outlines Labor’s plan for agriculture & the regions at NFF’s National Conference
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed commitments by Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese to improve bush communications and advance regional manufacturing if Labor was to win government. Mr Albanese addressed a crowd of almost 500 at the NFF National Conference in Canberra today. NFF President Fiona Simson said at this stage of the parliamentary cycle it […]