Minister Littleproud goes into bat for agriculture at the United Nations
NFF Chief Executive, Tony Mahar has welcomed remarks by Minister David Littleproud at the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) in a session devoted to leader’s statements. “We are pleased the Australian Agriculture Minister was able to participate in this international event. Making sure Australia’s voice is heard at these forums is critical. Agriculture is leading the world in […]
Farmers remind the UN: trade key to sustainable food systems
Ahead of the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS), Cairns Group Farm Leaders (the ‘Group’) from Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Guatemala, New Zealand, Paraguay, South Africa, and Uruguay has urged that the role of international trade be recognised at the Summit. The NFF is a member of the Group. “The UN Food Systems Summit […]
NFF calls for truth in labelling at fake meat Senate Inquiry
NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar today presented to the Senate Inquiry into the labelling of alternative protein products, instigated by Queensland Senator Susan McDonald. In its submission to the Inquiry, the NFF explained that the language used on some plant-based protein products had the potential to be misleading to customers. “It is essential that when […]
Energy companies the only beneficiaries of the Integrated Systems Plan
The National Farmers Federation is concerned about the significant cost blow-outs associated with the proposed Hume-Link Transmission Line, with costs blowing out by 250% to $3.317 billion. Proposed transmission lines across Australia within the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) Integrated Systems Plan (ISP) have caused significant issues with land-use conflict amongst farmers, and now are […]
Farmers close in on $100 billion target
Australian agriculture is edging closer to the NFF-led goal of $100-billion-by-2030 with phenomenal growth set to see the farm sector tally $73 billion in 2021-2022. The forecast is up from $66 billion last financial year. The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Agriculture, Resource Economics & Sciences (ABARES) paints a glorious picture underpinned by […]
Vaccination advice included in NFF’s updated COVID-19 Workplace Guide
The NFF has today released an update to its COVID-19 Workforce Guide which includes advice on vaccinations and the workplace. The Guide, first released in April 2020, contains practical information relating to, for example, quarantine requirements for new workers, social distancing at work and financial support as well as work health and safety and industrial relations […]
NFF hosts diversity and inclusion conversation with agriculture’s leaders
The National Farmers Federation has today led a discussion with the nation’s leading agriculture-focussed organisations on making agriculture a more accessible career option for all Australians. The 27 partners of NFF’s Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program contributed to the online discussion, including: AgForce; AACo; AgriFutures Australia; BASF; Bayer; CANEGROWERS; Coles; Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia; Cotton […]
NFF hosts diversity and inclusion conversation with agriculture’s leaders
The National Farmers Federation has today led a discussion with the nation’s leading agriculture-focussed organisations on making agriculture a more accessible career option for all Australians. The 27 partners of NFF’s Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program contributed to the online discussion, including: AgForce; AACo; AgriFutures Australia; BASF; Bayer; CANEGROWERS; Coles; Cooperative Research Centre for Developing […]
Walton’s comments have no place in modern Australia
Farmers and farm workers are owed an apology by the Australian Workers Union’s so-called leader, Daniel Walton for comments made in today’s The Australian. “In an embarrassing attempt to score a cheap political point, Mr Walton used language that is insulting and which has no place in 2021,” NFF Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar said. “Aside […]
NFF commends Infrastructure Australia for increased focus on regional and rural development
The National Farmers Federation has acknowledged an increased focus on the development of regional and rural Australia in Infrastructure Australia’s 2021 Australian Infrastructure Plan. “Infrastructure Australia has clearly signalled to all Australian governments the need for a changed approach to the development of regional and rural Australia,” NFF CEO Tony Mahar said. “The 2021 plan is representative of […]