The countdown is on to National Agriculture Day on Friday 20 November with all Australians urged to start planning their celebrations. “COVID-19 has highlighted how lucky we are to have a strong and vibrant agriculture industry driven by our farmers,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. “Despite coming off one of the worst droughts on record, […]
On the eve of International Rural Women’s Day, the National Farmers’ Federation is celebrating a boost to the number of women in leadership positions in agriculture, an achievement assisted by the NFF’s Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. Today, 12 women with skills and experience in agriculture and a vision for the industry’s future, will graduate from […]
NOTICE TO GROUP MEMBERS Live Cattle Trade Ban Class Action Brett Cattle Company Pty Ltd v Minister for Agriculture & Anor NSD 1102 of 2014 Why is this notice important? On 2 June 2020, the Federal Court of Australia found in favour of the Lead Applicant, Brett Cattle Company Pty Limited in representative proceedings (also […]
The National Farmers’ Federation says the Government’s release of a plan to guide agriculture’s growth is a major boost for the industry’s goal to tally $100 billion by 2030. “It is very pleasing that this week the Government has reiterated its commitment to alongstanding ask from the farm sector to deliver a plan that maps the Government’s role in ensuring […]
Tonight’s Federal Budget recognises the fundamental role agriculture and the regions are poised to play in Australia’s COVID-19 recovery and affirms the Government’s support for the farm sector’s goal to achieve $100 billion in farm gate output by 2030. “In what is arguably the most important Budget of a generation, tonight Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has outlined a […]
Farmers across Australia will benefit from an extra $50 million allocated to the On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme. The announcement today from Ministers Pitt and Littleproud commits an additional $50 million of federal funding to the scheme, bringing the total to $100 million. “News that the program will be continued is certainly welcomed,” NFF […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has labelled the Government’s prioritisation of food manufacturing a smart choice, which will pay dividends in the regions and give the Modern Manufacturing Strategy its best chance of success. Responding to the Government’s pre-budget announcement today, NFF President Fiona Simson said it made sense in the current climate to play […]
The National Farmers’ Federation has a goal for Australia to be a top 20 nation for innovation efficiency and say the Government’s announcement today to re-focus agriculture’s research and development system is encouraging. “Australian farmers contribute $500 million annually to a unique farmer-government R&D levy partnership that has delivered game-changing innovations for our sector,” NFF CEO […]
The NFF is encouraged by reporting of the Federal Government’s intention to take decisive action to solve the critical worker shortage facing fruit and vegetable growers this harvest. A new report out today by EY and commissioned by Hort Innovation, shows the sector must brace for a shortage of up to 26,000 workers. Chief Executive […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the launch of the Agricultural Biotechnology Council of Australia’s (ABCA) fourth edition of its Official Australian Reference Guide to Agricultural Biotechnology and GM crops (the Guide). Launched today by Chairman of the ABCA Ken Matthews AO during his National Press Club address, the Guide, developed in conjunction with an expert […]
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