Simson urges workers to dob in rogue operators
National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson is imploring anyone with experience or knowledge of mistreatment when working on Australian farms to inform the appropriate authorities. “I continue to be sickened to learn of instances where often young men and women, many visitors to our country, are subject to mistreatment when working on Australian farms. “Seasonal, […]
Government cannot just press delete on land clearing credits
The National Farmers’ Federation says the Government’s suite of climate change action measures will recognise agriculture for its significant contribution to Australia’s emissions reduction task and ensure it continued to be a leader in the mitigation of climate change. President Fiona Simson said the methodologies released by Energy & Emissions Reduction Minister Taylor, complemented […]
Agriculture resilient in the face of challenges; poised for growth in 2021
Drought-breaking rains have almost single-handedly held the value of farm output firm, according to the National Farmers’ Federation’s 2020 Report Card, released today. The Report Card provides a pulse check of the NFF-led goal for agriculture to be a $100 billion industry by 2030, looking at policy and investment progress across the five key areas […]
Government’s tools support ag to continue to lead the nation in a reduced emissions future
The National Farmers’ Federation says the Government’s suite of climate change action measures will recognise agriculture for its significant contribution to Australia’s emissions reduction task and ensure it continues to be a leader in the mitigation of climate change. President Fiona Simson said the methodologies released today by Energy & Emissions Reduction Minister Taylor, […]
NFF tells Basin Ministers to do their job
The National Farmers Federation has today called on Murray Darling Basin Ministerial Council Ministers to get on with the job, ahead of its meeting on Friday. “In the lead up to almost every Minco meeting, the NFF on behalf of our members, provides a letter detailing the key Basin priorities for agriculture and regional communities, and awaits an […]
Report sets agriculture up for a sustainable future
The input of more than 500 farmers and subject matter experts has contributed to a report released today by the National Farmers’ Federation, which is a preliminary step towards transforming the relationship between agriculture and environmental management and enhancement. The Recognising On-farm Biodiversity Management report delivers on Phase 1 of the Federal Government’s Australian Farm Biodiversity Scheme and was prepared by the Australian Farm Institute. “Farmers manage over 50% of the Australian landscape,” NFF CEO Tony Mahar said. “Farmers and […]
Australians turn out to celebrate the biggest National Agriculture Day yet
In shearing sheds, paddocks, schools, homes and offices more than 150 events will take place across Australia today to celebrate National Agriculture Day. In it’s fourth year, AgDay celebrates the plentiful, quality, safe food and fibre produced in Australia and the men, women and families behind it – our farmers and our farm workforce. NFF […]
New research finds Aussies care more about food since COVID-19
Almost one quarter of Australians say COVID-19 has made them more conscious of where their food comes from, according to new research by the National Farmers’ Federation, released today on National Agriculture Day. NFF President and Liverpool Plains farmer, Fiona Simson said panic buying and temporary supermarket shortages had caused angst for many Australians. “It […]
Canberra man recognised for detecting exotic grain pest; government must do more on biosecurity
The National Farmers’ Federation has recognised the efforts of a Canberra man, who detected the larvae of the grain industry’s no.1 enemy, the khapra beetle, in the packaging of a new fridge. Brett Burdett, this week received a community award for his decision to report a detection of the unusual insect in August. Reporting of […]
Statement on the appointment of Ed Husic as shadow agriculture spokesperson
National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson has congratulated The Hon. Ed Husic MP on his new responsibility of shadow agriculture spokesperson. “We look forward to briefing Mr Husic on the NFF’s plan for agriculture to be a $100 billion industry by 2030. A plan that has the support of his party, the Government and industry.” […]