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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Coalition today backing a National Food Security Strategy, cementing bipartisan support for this critical election priority. NFF President David Jochinke said it was a proud moment for national farm advocacy. “We’ve fought hard for this commitment, not only working with our members but with other organisations along […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
5 days ago
TThe National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed bipartisan support for a $2.5 million commitment to save lives on farms following a horror year of fatalities. The latest AgHealth Australia data shows a concerning spike in 2024: 72 deaths and 133 people seriously injured – more than double the previous year. NFF President David Jochinke said […]
Tags: Farm Business
5 days ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has raised alarm bells over election policies on animal welfare, revealed in an activist-led Federal Election scorecard. The Australian Alliance for Animals claims in a pre-election policy review that Labor and the Greens have made several major promises on animal welfare without informing the Australian public – or consulting the […]
5 days ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has issued a stark warning that mounting red tape and increasingly complex labour laws are choking access to the workers agriculture desperately needs, placing Australia’s food security, farm viability, and regional economies at serious risk. NFF President David Jochinke said that workforce access is shaping up to be one of […]
Tags: Workforce
6 days ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called for commitments from all sides of politics to bridge the digital divide for rural and regional Australians in this election. NFF President David Jochinke said that while significant investment has been made in recent years, we’re still a long way from fixing the rural and regional connectivity problem. […]
Tags: Rural Affairs
2 weeks ago
Tickets are now on sale for AgXchange Australia 2025 – the National Farmers’ Federation’s reimagined national conference bringing together the full breadth of Australia’s agricultural supply chain. Taking place on the Gold Coast over 23-25 September 2025, AgXchange will unite farmers, agribusinesses, policymakers, researchers and industry leaders to tackle the biggest issues facing agriculture. “This […]
Tags: Farm Business
2 weeks ago
Potholed roads, inefficient supply chains and growing pressure on regional housing and services remain top concerns for farmers and regional communities heading into the federal election. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke acknowledged that while major parties and some independents had made funding commitments for supply chain infrastructure, too many crumbling regional roads remain ignored. […]
Tags: telecommunications, Trade and Economic, Workforce
2 weeks ago
The NFF understands that this Periodic Review will inform the development of the proposed Integrated Farm and Land Management (IFLM) Method. While this is supported, all methodology reviews, not just those focussed on soils, should contribute to the IFLM’s design to ensure it reflects the full suite of agricultural practices. The IFLM was originally promised […]
3 weeks ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Coalition’s decision to establish a $20 billion Regional Australia Future Fund (RAFF), if elected on May 3. NFF President David Jochinke said it was great to see policy options being put forward to secure, long-term funding for regional Australia, with the Coalition forecasting the RAFF will deliver […]
Tags: Farm Business, Trade and Economic
3 weeks ago
Comments attributable to NFF President David Jochinke: The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) notes comments by the Minister for Trade, the Hon. Don Farrell, that negotiations between the European Union (EU) and Australia on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will resume following the election. In October 2023, the NFF publicly supported the leadership shown by […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
3 weeks ago
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