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A landmark report released today reveals strong consumer demand for authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander agricultural products, with buyers willing to pay a premium for goods that carry cultural integrity and verified provenance. The Indigenous Agriculture Product Framework project was commissioned by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, through a $1.93 million grant, […]
4 days ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) notes the Federal Government’s response to the Independent Review of the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) Act 2018, as well as the announcement of two additional loan products. NFF President Hamish McIntyre said today’s announcement follows months of sustained advocacy by the NFF and its members for the Government to respond […]
4 days ago
Australia’s peak farm advocacy organisation says the Federal Government must hold its nerve in negotiations with the European Union, warning that a substandard deal would fail both Australian farmers and the national interest. National Farmers’ Federation President Hamish McIntyre said farmers want an agreement with the EU, but not one that cements an uneven playing […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
5 days ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracy Sullivan to its board. Dr Sullivan fills the casual vacancy created when Hamish McIntyre was elected President. Located in Western Australia’s Kimberley region, Dr Sullivan is an experienced cattle veterinarian with more than two decades working across the supply chain. Her career […]
6 days ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has secured a Federal Government commitment to extend Right to Repair reforms to agricultural machinery, hailing it a historic win for farmers and a direct result of years of advocacy from the farm sector. Following a meeting of state and territory Treasurers on Friday, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirmed that […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
2 weeks ago
A heartwarming image of a kelpie sleeping on freshly shorn wool has won the 2025 National Agriculture Day photography and video competition, in a record year for entries. The serene photo depicts red kelpie “Hazel” taking a break from yarding sheep with a kip on a pile of fresh wool. Photographer Kiana Waters captured the […]
Tags: AgDay
2 weeks ago
Comments attributable to NFF President Hamish McIntyre Farmers have been left bitterly disappointed by the deal between the Government and the Greens on environmental reform. The Prime Minister has confirmed the Government has made a deal with the Greens on the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999, through the environment protection reform bill […]
3 weeks ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the introduction of the Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation (UOMO) legislation to Federal Parliament, calling it a landmark step toward fixing the communications blackspots that hold farmers and regional Australia back. The NFF says this world-first approach will require mobile carriers to make outdoor mobile phone coverage available across […]
3 weeks ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes Interim Chief Executive Su McCluskey’s appointment as one of 11 representatives on the newly formed National Food Council. The beef producer has been appointed in her capacity as Chair of the Crawford Fund for Food Security, an organisation seeking to increase Australia’s engagement in international agricultural research and development […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
4 weeks ago
Australia’s farm sector has fresh opportunities in Southeast Asia, with the region signalling strong demand for new agrifood, agritech and research partnerships. Southeast Asia is one of the fastest growing global regions and its demographics, economic openness and ambition mean it will drive economic growth through to 2040 and beyond, according to Su McCluskey, NFF […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
4 weeks ago
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