Farmers share their #RealClimateAction stories
More farmers are called on to share their climate stories through the NFF-led #RealClimateAction initiative. “Already farmers, from beef producers in Central Queensland to vegetable growersin southern Tasmania, are sharing their unique but consistently positive message about how agriculture is part of the climate solution,” NFF CEO Tony Mahar said. Farmers like Len Parisi, Jake […]
Farmers caught in crosshairs of state-ism gone mad
As National Cabinet prepares to meet, farmers have accused some state premiers of ‘arrogance’ over border arrangements, saying they seem to have forgotten that growing food and fibre is essential to public health. The National Farmers’ Federation is calling on National Cabinet to recommit to the National Agriculture Workers Code and focus on quarantine solutions […]
Government makes NFF’s coveted Ag Visa a reality; provides hope for this year’s harvest
In a monumental commitment, the Federal Government has delivered on the National Farmers’ Federation’s long called-for Agriculture-specific Visa (Ag Visa) to provide real long-term workforce relief to Australian farmers.“The NFF has been unrelenting in its call to Government for the introduction of an Agriculture-specific Visa to give farmers access to the workforce they need,” NFF […]
Team effort will continue to keep shearing workforce safe from COVID-19
Peak woolgrower representative body, WoolProducers Australia, is working with the National Farmers’ Federation and the Shearing Contractors’ Association of Australia to protect Australia’s shearing workforce. “In this unprecedented environment, growers and the shearing workforce are committed to doing what’s necessary to keep our workplaces safe and to ensure wool harvesting can continue,” WoolProducers CEO Jo […]
National Farmers Federation teams up with Energy Efficiency Council to launch new guide on smart energy management
Today the National Farmers Federation (NFF) is teaming up with the Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) the peak body for experts in smart energy management – to launch a new guide for farms that are looking to slash their energy costs through smart energy management. The new ‘sector spotlight’ on farms is the latest in the […]
Farmers share how they are part of the solution
A new initiative launched today is sharing stories of the climate action Aussie farmers are taking while continuing to produce the food and natural fibres we all depend on.Research commissioned by the National Farmers’ Federation measured community sentiment towards agriculture, climate change and sustainability. Of those surveyed, 21% of Australians strongly believed farmers were committed […]
IPCC report sobering reading, farmers continue to cut emissions
The National Farmers Federation says Australian farmers are the amongst the world’s most progressive in their approach to mitigating climate change and are poised to go even further. “The findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Sixth Assessment Report of climate science details a concerning trend which warrants a plan for our nation, including […]
Basin Inspector-General must deliver improved outcomes for farmers, communities & the environment
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the formal appointment of Troy Grant as Inspector-General of Water Compliance for the Murray Darling Basin. “We expect the role of Inspector-General will deliver improved outcomes for Basin farmers, communities and the environment,” NFF CEO Tony Mahar said. “Additional confidence in the delivery of the Plan is crucial for […]
NFF says new survey is proof of the dangers of fake meat labelling
The National Farmers’ Federation says new research into the impact of the labelling of fake meat products on shoppers is further evidence that action must be taken to correct labelling laws. The research carried out by Australia’s meat, poultry and seafood sectors, found that up to 61% of those surveyed reported to being misled by […]
AgDay 2021 challenges Australians to choose an #AgVenture
On this year’s AgDay, Friday 19 November, the NFF is challenging Australians to consider the career opportunities in agriculture and to embark on an #AgVenture. “There is a job for everyone in agriculture – whether it’s riding the boundary fences of a Top End cattle station or breeding the next breakthrough wheat variety in an […]