Bush communications advocates begin online Canberra delegation
The Regional, Rural and Remote Communications (RRRCC) has kicked off its virtual delegation. Every three years, the group of 21 like-minded volunteer and advocacy organisations converge on Canberra to promote and advocate for their Goals document, which promotes strategies for creating better connectivity for regional, rural and remote Australia. This year, the delegation is harnessing […]
Students and teachers encouraged to register for upcoming AgVenture Careers Expo
High school students are encouraged to log on and discover the many and varied jobs in agriculture with the NFF’s upcoming AgVenture Careers Expo webinar series. Beginning Monday 25 October, Years 10, 11 and 12 students and other young people are likely to be surprised to learn of the varied career journeys to be had […]
Fixing gender pay gap & extended paternity leave, among keys to seeing more women in agriculture’s leadership ranks
Influential names in Australian agriculture are setting the standard in narrowing the gender gap in the sector’s leadership ranks. Twenty-seven government, business and representative organisations are a part of the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program, led by the National Farmers Federation. NFF President Fiona Simson said Program Partners ranging from multi-nationals to organisations with less […]
Australia can’t afford to get this wrong
The bright and prosperous future of farmers and regional Australians depends on the Government getting its climate change commitments right. An important part of this is to provide a just and supported transition. “Right now, is a moment in time in which we can change for the better how, as Australians, we value the natural […]
Farmers want Kyoto ledger squared
National Farmers Federation President Fiona Simson says while Australian farmers continue to lead the world in improved sustainability and emissions reduction it is time to address the inequities of the past. “Farmers have been at the forefront of Australia’s efforts to meet climate change targets for decades, although not always knowingly.” Ms Simson said in […]
Young Australians get first-hand insight of jobs in agriculture with #AgVenture Careers Expo
High school students are encouraged to log on and find out more about the many and varied jobs in agriculture with the NFF’s AgVenture Careers Expo. The AgVenture Careers Expo is part of the celebrations for this year’s National Agriculture Day, Friday 19 November. Beginning on Monday 25 October, Years 10, 11 and 12 students […]
NFF welcomes Government’s new ERF method priorities for 2022
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the announcement of new Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) method priorities for 2022. NFF CEO Tony Mahar said the new priorities were strongly aligned with the NFF’s submission on the process. “In particular, the NFF supports the development of an ‘integrated farm method’ that would allow separate ERF land-based activities to be […]
On-farm quarantine needed to address ag’s COVID workforce crisis
The National Farmers’ Federation is seeking support for a NSW-based pilot of on-farm quarantine for approved international workers ahead of this year’s harvest season. The pilot would provide a pathway for approved workers waiting in Pacific nations, who have been deemed eligible to make the trip but who do not yet have a pathway to […]
A new dawn for agriculture’s workforce
After five years of advocacy by the NFF, an Agriculture Visa is one step closer to becoming a reality with the Governor General signing the legislation into law. NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the milestone represented a new chapter in Australia’s approach to addressing agriculture’s workforce shortages. “We look forward to continuing to work […]
Time for allocations to get real
With 50-100mm of rainfall forecast across the southern basin in the next few days and dams already full to overflowing, water allocators need to start thinking outside their conservative box. “The agriculture sector has continued to power Australia’s economy during these difficult times. The resilience of the regions is showing strongly. Now is the time […]