he National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is proud to mark International Women’s Day 2023 by opening applications its Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. The flagship program provides mentoring for women who want to play a leading role in shaping the future of Australian agriculture. It will give 12 aspiring women from across the country the chance […]
Tags: diversity, women, women in agriculture
2 weeks ago
The National Farmers’ Federation says the farm sector’s record $90 billion output announced today puts the industry’s $100 billion target within reach and the result should sharpen the Government’s focus on leveraging growth opportunities in agriculture. “We’ve had an absolute belter,” said NFF Vice President David Jochinke, adding it wasn’t all smooth sailing. “It was […]
Tags: economic, Farm Business
2 weeks ago
Comments attributable to Tony Mahar, Chief Executive Officer, National Farmers’ Federation The National Farmers’ Federation notes the Minister’s announcement that an Independent Panel will be established to advise on the proposed phase out of live sheep export. The NFF stands with 24 other peak agricultural bodies and farmers across Australia in opposing the ban on […]
Tags: animal welfare, Trade
3 weeks ago
Australia’s peak farming body has warned that superannuation changes announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers could cool investment in agriculture, unless the detail is worked through with farmers. National Farmers’ Federation CEO Tony Mahar is now calling on the Government to undertake formal consultation before the measure is budgeted and legislated later this year. “For many […]
Tags: economic, Farm Business, superannuation
3 weeks ago
Comments attributable to Malcolm Holm, National Farmers’ Federation Water Committee Chair and southern NSW farmer Farmers and communities have been blindsided by Minister Plibersek’s buybacks announcement. I suspect she might have also surprised her Ministerial Council colleagues by announcing this just 36 hours before they are scheduled to meet. After the last Ministerial Council, we […]
Tags: Environment, murray-darling basin, natural resources, water
4 weeks ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Horticulture Council is today launching a two-part webinar series to build awareness of fair trading practices within the fresh produce sector and along the supply chain. The first webinar, next Thursday 23 February at noon, will cover grower and trader rights and responsibilities under the Horticulture Code of Conduct. It […]
Tags: horticulture
1 month ago
The peak body for Australia’s farm sector is calling on businesses assessed under the Business Benchmark on Animal Welfare to rethink their links to the scheme. The call follows revelations that the Benchmark will target a contraction in Australia’s livestock sector. A consultation paper released by the UK-based organisation, which is affiliated with some of Australia’s largest companies, proposes to […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
1 month ago
Comments attributable to Tony Mahar, Chief Executive, National Farmers’ Federation We welcome the confirmation by the Prime Minister yesterday that the Government will leave the Fuel Tax Credits Scheme unchanged. This is a huge relief to farmers who would otherwise have seen a significant spike in their costs. Farmers are already battling skyrocketing costs on […]
Tags: Farm Business, fuel tax
1 month ago
Farmers are calling on Treasurer Jim Chalmers to urgently rule out changes to the Fuel Tax Credits Scheme ahead of the Federal Budget. NFF President Fiona Simson warned that slashing the scheme, as proposed by the Grattan Institute, would be economically disastrous – lighting the fuse on a multi-billion dollar tax bomb that would send […]
Tags: cost of living, economic, fuel tax
1 month ago
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2 months ago
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