NFF acknowledges Government's ongoing response to drought
National Farmers’ Federation President, Fiona Simson has acknowledged the priority focus the Federal Government continues to give to assisting farmers to manage drought. “We certainly appreciate Prime Minister Morrison’s commitment to continuing to listen to and engage with, drought-affected farmers and communities,” Ms Simson said. “The more than $7 billion in assistance the Government has […]
Farmers lead a celebration of the shared values of all Australians
Australian farmers hold a special place in the hearts and minds of Australians, with people from all walks of life giving generously and providing a myriad of support during times in need. However, new research by the National Farmers’ Federation reveals over two thirds of urban dwellers have no connection to farming, agriculture or rural […]
Statement on dairy industry re-regulation
National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson said recognition that dairy farmers were under pressure was welcomed. “Consecutive tough seasons and resulting sky-rocketing water and grain prices are further eroding dairy farmers’ already small profit margins,” Ms Simson said. However, Ms Simson said the NFF did not support calls for market re-regulation “While domestic milk consumption […]
We Are Australian Farmers
In the city or the country we’re all part of the same cycle…. we are Australian farmers. We Are Australian Farmers is the beginning of a new conversation between farmers and the community designed to better connect all Australians with agriculture and people behind it. As the leader of Australian agriculture, the National Farmers’ Federation […]
NFF releases report card on progress towards $100 billion goal
The National Farmers’ Federation has today released an assessment of the sector’s performance 12 months on from the launch of its goal for agriculture to be a $100 billion industry by 2030. The plan behind the goal, the 2030 Roadmap, has driven a conversation across industry and government about how Australian agriculture can reach $100bn […]
Farmers applaud Government's life-saving quad bike changes
Lives will be saved with the Federal Government today mandating a new safety standard for the manufacture of all new quad bikes. The change is the result of a high-profile campaign led by the National Farmers’ Federation compelling the Government to accept recommendations to improve quad bike safety by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. […]
Farmers call out government workforce survey results
The National Farmers’ Federation says a new government report looking at agriculture’s workforce doesn’t match farmers’ lived experience and fails to provide appropriate or current evidence that will help fix the much talked about problem of labour shortages. The Demand for Farm Workers Farm Survey 2018 published today by the Australian Bureau of Agriculture and […]
NFF leads Inland Rail Community Engagement Roundtable
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the opportunity to host a Community Engagement Roundtable with the Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack, Drought Minister David Littleproud and Regional Services Minister and Parkes MP, Mark Coulton, in Sydney tomorrow. The Roundtable will take stock of the Inland Rail route selection and community engagement to date. It will […]
Prime Minister’s drought assistance helpful but a new approach desperately needed
The National Farmers’ Federation said the Federal Government’s announcement of ongoing assistance to support farmers and rural and regional communities to manage the current drought was some good news in what are tough times. “While drought is a feature of the Australian landscape and farmers are well practiced at managing dry times, for some these […]
NFF & CEFC back ready-made clean energy solutions for Australian farmers
In an Australian first, the CEFC and the National Farmers Federation (NFF) have collaborated to back ready-made clean energy solutions for Australian farmers, with the twin goals of increasing on-farm efficiency and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. In a practical new guide for Australia’s 85,000 farming enterprises, the CEFC and the NFF have identified 51 opportunities […]