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Border crossing a ‘line in the sand’ moment for fire ant response


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has joined with other agriculture and environment groups in expressing its extreme concern over the recent discovery of Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA) in northern New South Wales.  NFF President, David Jochinke, said the incursion underscored the critical need for immediate and comprehensive funding and response actions to eradicate RIFA […]

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2 days ago


Communities thrown under the bus in Greens water deal


Farming communities fear a deal announced today between the Government and the Greens will see their concerns about water buybacks ignored in favour of cheap politics. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said when presented with the choice to listen to communities and negotiate on sensible changes, Minister Plibersek had opted to give rural Australia […]

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2 days ago


Future farmer wins #AgDayAU photo competition


An image capturing a determined toddler trying to help feed the rams has been awarded first prize in the 2023 National Agriculture Day photo and video competition.  Belinda Dimarzio-Bryan’s photo of her little helper caught the judges’ attention for encapsulating this year’s theme #GrowYouGoodThing. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said the judges had a […]

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5 days ago


Australian farmers represented in global climate conversation at COP 28


Australian farmers will be represented at the world’s biggest conversation on climate change, with the National Farmers’ Federation announcing it will again be sending a delegation to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change COP 28 in Dubai.  President David Jochinke and CEO Tony Mahar will attend from 7-11 December to ensure the voice […]

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6 days ago


Funding boost paves way for better rural roads 


The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed news the Federal Government will double the Roads to Recovery funding program, providing a much needed shot in the arm to dilapidated regional roads.  Minister Catherine King said the Government would gradually increase funding for the Roads to Recovery program from $500 million to a $1 billion program over […]

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1 week ago


Towns rally to shout NO to Government’s Water Buyback legislation


Basin communities on the frontline of the Government’s rewrite of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan will protest today with one clear message: NO more water buybacks from farmers – there is a better way. Workers in farming, food processing, small businesses and local government will walk off the job to rally today in Leeton, Griffith and […]

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1 week ago


Statement on Europe’s glyphosate decision


Statement by Tony Mahar, National Farmers’ Federation, Chief Executive The NFF welcomes the decision made by the European Commission in recent days to approve the renewal of glyphosate for a further 10 years until 15 December 2033. The EC’s renewal is an important outcome for agriculture not just within the EU but for producers around the […]

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Grow you good thing! Get behind farmers for AgDay 2023


Today the nation collectively tips its hat to farmers across the nation for agriculture’s biggest day on the calendar – National Agriculture Day. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said the day synonymous with the “I love farmers” logo was a chance to celebrate, inspire and learn.  “It doesn’t matter if you’re in a high […]

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2 weeks ago


Farmers make 11th hour plea to maintain live sheep trade


The Keep Farmers Farming campaign has landed in Perth this week, with advertising targeting marginal seats sharing farmers’ fears about a phase-out of live sheep exports. NFF President David Jochinke said with a decision imminent about the future of the trade, it was critical that voters in battleground seats like Swan, Tangney and Hasluck understood what a […]

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2 weeks ago


A win for competition as Government brings in new penalties for unfair contract terms


The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes reforms to the Australian Consumer Law regarding unfair contract terms (UCTs), saying they will create a fairer playing field for farmers and small business. NFF President David Jochinke said the use of UCTs was a clear demonstration of what Australian farmers had known for a long time – there’s not […]

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3 weeks ago


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