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As the first comprehensive review of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan has closed, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on the Federal Government to seize the moment and deliver a smarter, more balanced approach to water reform and not repeat the mistakes of the past. NFF President Hamish McIntyre said the review marks a critical […]
Tags: Natural Resource Management
4 hours ago
At this stage of implementation, the central issue for the Review is no longer whether additional volumes of water can be recovered through voluntary water purchase, but whether further recovery is justified given the disproportionate and cumulative socio-economic costs already incurred, and the uncertain environmental benefits of additional water recovery in a constrained and highly […]
3 days ago
By Hamish McIntyre, NFF President Like every producer across the country right now, I’m watching the fuel and fertiliser situation unfold day by day, and making decisions in real time about what comes next. The conflict in the Middle East might feel a long way from here, but its impact is being felt sorely, and […]
4 days ago
Significant challenges continue to undermine town water security, particularly in regional and remote areas of the Murray-Darling Basin. In these regions, regulatory and funding constraints have repeatedly impeded the construction of critical infrastructure, including weirs and storage upgrades. Consequently, the ability to deliver secure and reliable potable water remains compromised, limiting dependable service outcomes for these […]
Tags: Environment, Natural Resource Management, Rural Affairs, Trade & Economics
1 week ago
The below is the opening statement by National Farmers’ Federation’s Telecommunications Committee Chair, Peter Thompson, who appeared at the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee inquiry into Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) Bill 2025 on Monday, 20 April, 2026. Thank you for the opportunity to appear today. For rural, regional, and remote Australians, mobile […]
2 weeks ago
Nearly 30 groups representing small, medium and large businesses, and universities, that employ millions of Australians, are calling on all governments to cut regulatory costs by 25 per cent to help consumers and businesses amid surging costs caused by the Middle East war. The Alliance of Industry Associations, which represents every part of the Australian […]
Tags: Trade & Economics
2 weeks ago
Comments attributable to NFF President, Hamish McIntyre This is a very welcome step and will go a long way to restoring confidence for farmers heading into the winter growing season. Securing an additional 250,000 tonnes of urea provides some much-needed certainty. This is around 20 per cent of the remaining fertiliser needed for the season […]
Tags: Trade & Economics
2 weeks ago
Fast Facts on the Regional Tech Hub (2025) The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has dubbed the Regional Tech Hub an essential service ahead of major changes to telecommunications in the bush. The incoming Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation (UOMO) will require mobile carriers to make outdoor mobile phone coverage available across the country. The policy means […]
Tags: Farm Business, Regional Tech Hub, Rural Affairs
3 weeks ago
As conflict in the Middle East drives uncertainty and tightens pressure on fuel and fertiliser supply, Australia’s peak farming bodies have today stood shoulder to shoulder on the banks of the Murray River, warning the Federal Government not to compound the strain with further water buybacks. The National Farmers’ Federation, alongside NSW Farmers and Victorian […]
Tags: Natural Resource Management
3 weeks ago
The AgCAREERSTART team is calling on farmers to sign-up to its popular gap-year program. The AgCAREERSTART program connects young people who are interested in an agricultural ‘gap-year’ with farmers who are looking to hire workers. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Hamish McIntyre urged producers to take advantage of the opportunity. “If you know a […]
4 weeks ago
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