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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed comments by the Prime Minister outlining the importance of agriculture to any prospective free trade deal with the European Union (EU). The NFF welcomed talks between Prime Minister Albanese and EU President, Ursula von der Leyen, in Italy, but stressed the importance of improved agricultural market access, and […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
3 days ago
The race to a $100 billion Australian agriculture industry by 2030 is on. And for the first time, Woolworths and the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) are seeking the nation’s most innovative minds to lead the charge. Joining forces to launch the AgriEmpower Scholarship, Woolworths and the NFF are investing $400,000 over the next four years […]
Tags: Farm Business
4 days ago
The National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF) Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program has today welcomed twelve women to its esteemed ranks. The mentoring and networking program is the NFF’s flagship initiative to address the under representation of women in agriculture’s leadership ranks. NFF President David Jochinke said it was a very competitive selection process for the 2025 […]
Tags: leadership
1 week ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of his ministry, with Julie Collins returning as the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry portfolio, and Anthony Chisholm continuing as Assistant Minister. NFF President David Jochinke said both Ministers Collins and Chisholm brought valuable experience and a sound understanding of the industry’s challenges […]
1 week ago
The National Farmers’ Federation congratulates Anthony Albanese and the ALP on their re-election. NFF President David Jochinke said the agricultural sector stands ready to work constructively with the Government. “We look forward to continuing our engagement with Prime Minister Albanese and the Ministry team on the issues that matter to farmers and the rural communities […]
Tags: Farm Business, Natural Resource Management, Rural Affairs, Trade and Economic, Workforce
2 weeks ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is urging politicians to keep a focus on drought conditions being felt across many areas of the country. NFF President David Jochinke said it was imperative that whoever formed Government on 3 May 2025, understood the reality being faced by many producers. “Producers in large parts of South Australia and […]
Tags: Drought
3 weeks ago
A coalition appealing for urgent mental health action in the agricultural sector has reached 50 members. The major coalition has called on the Federal Government to make an immediate investment of $50 million over five years to support mental health in agriculture. The Coalition for Mental Health and Wellbeing in Agriculture issued its inaugural joint […]
Tags: Mental Health
3 weeks ago
The methodology’s structure must remain focused on its core purpose, which is to deliver verifiable carbon abatement under the ACCU Scheme. It must not be a mechanism for broader revegetation or conservation goals. The methodology risks creating a de-facto permanent reforested estate, with long-term land-use implications extending well beyond the project lifecycle. This outcome would […]
3 weeks ago
Australia’s peak farm body has acknowledged the release of the Coalition’s agriculture policy – as Australians prepare to head to the polls on Saturday. NFF President David Jochinke said the Plan for Agriculture – combined with the Coalition’s policies on water – promised to deliver several of the NFF’s election priorities related to food security, […]
3 weeks ago
Comments attributable to NFF Horticulture Council Chair Jolyon Burnett: As we enter the closing stages of the 2025 Federal Election campaign, it is good to see both major political parties—Labor and the Coalition—recognising the critical importance of the horticulture sector to Australia’s food security, economic prosperity, and environmental sustainability. The NFF Horticulture Council’s election platform, […]
Tags: horticulture, horticulture council
3 weeks ago
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