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$95 billion spring in the step for agriculture


Australian agriculture is marching closer to its $100 billion goal with the sector forecast to reach $94.7 billion in 2025-26, according to the latest forecast from Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES). NFF President David Jochinke said despite the sector taking a hit from droughts, floods and uncertainty from global trade […]

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11 hours ago


AgriEmpower Scholarship Recipients Announced


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and Woolworths have congratulated the inaugural recipients of the AgriEmpower Scholarship. This transformative scholarship, made possible through collaboration with Woolworths, provides $20,000 to seven ambitious young Australians to help further their efforts of achieving their agricultural ambitions. “Congratulations to this impressive cohort of change-makers,” NFF President David Jochinke said. “This […]

16 hours ago


Farmers secure $1 billion commitment to the Regional Investment Corporation


Months of hard-fought advocacy have paid off, with the Federal Government committing to the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) beyond June 2026 with an extra $1 billion in new loan funding to help farm businesses become more resilient and respond to drought conditions. The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement today, with President […]

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5 days ago


NFF appoints Su McCluskey as Interim Chief Executive


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is pleased to announce Su McCluskey as interim Chief Executive, effective Monday 1 September. Ms McCluskey will lead the NFF through the process of the 2025 Members Council and AGM and the recruitment of a permanent CEO. “Ms McCluskey joins us fresh from her role as Special Representative for Australian […]

5 days ago


Ag apprenticeship idea praised at National Skills Week


A dedicated Agriculture Trade Apprenticeship will be a vital piece of the workforce shortage puzzle, according to the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). NFF President David Jochinke gave an update on the Ag Trade Apprenticeship at the official launch of National Skills Week this morning in Canberra. “National Skills Week is a wonderful celebration of the […]

7 days ago


Environmental law reform must make sense for farmers


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has urged lawmakers to ensure there will be no detrimental impacts to agriculture, as federal environmental law is flagged for fast-tracked reform. The Federal Minister for the Environment and Water will introduce reworked reforms of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act to Parliament by the end of the […]

1 week ago


Statement on Prime Minister’s comments on the Regional Investment Corporation


Comments attributable to NFF President David Jochinke: We note the Prime Minister’s comments around the Federal Government’s intention to expand the Regional Investment Corporation’s (RIC) remit to support ecological issues, such as the South Australian algal bloom. The RIC is a key plank in Australia’s drought policy. The Government can – and should – consider […]

2 weeks ago


Farmers underwhelmed by intergovernmental biosecurity review


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is disappointed in yesterday’s release of the 2024 Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity (IGAB) Review Report and the accompanying joint government response, describing the outcome as underwhelming and a missed opportunity to secure Australia’s biosecurity future. The IGAB defines the roles and responsibilities of governments and sets priority areas for collaboration […]

2 weeks ago


Statement on Economic Reform Roundtable


Comments attributable to NFF President David Jochinke: Today’s roundtable is a welcome opportunity to rethink how agriculture can help lift Australia’s productivity. Let’s be clear, agriculture already pulls its weight, contributing about $90 billion to the national economy and supporting about 275,000 jobs. We’re not just part of the economy, we are a driver of […]

2 weeks ago


NFF welcomes launch of national food security strategy process


The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the Federal Government today releasing the “Feeding Australia: A National Food Security Strategy” discussion paper. NFF President David Jochinke said it was pleasing the see work begin on one of the NFF’s key election priorities. “It’s imperative we put the microscope over our entire supply chain system to identify vulnerabilities […]

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3 weeks ago


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