The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is the peak national body representing farmers and, more broadly, agriculture across Australia. It is one of Australia’s foremost and respected advocacy organisations. Since its inception in 1979, the NFF has earned a reputation as a leader in the identification, development and achievement of policy outcomes – championing issues affecting farmers and dedicated to the advancement of Australian agriculture.
The NFF advocates on behalf of Australian farmers and the broader agricultural sector, ensuring their priorities are heard by government and decision-makers. Visit our media centre to stay up to date with the latest news, announcements and insights from the NFF and across Australian agriculture.
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The NFF strongly supports the National Biosecurity Strategy (NBS) as a framework to align priorities and actions to strengthen Australia’s biosecurity system. The proposed reform agenda presents a range of initiatives that, if delivered fully and effectively, may result in
The NFF does not support the APVMA proposal to declare second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) as Restricted Chemical Products (RCPs) unless continuing access to SGARs for primary producers is guaranteed. SGARs (products containing brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difenacoum, difethialone and flocoumafen) play
The NFF calls on the Australian Government to ensure that the proposed capital gains tax (CGT) changes in the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026 do not undermine the ongoing viability, productivity and investment capacity of Australian
The practical operation of the new framework for agriculture will be substantially determined by how the regulations, Rules, guidance materials, Rulings, Protection Statements, Registers, data arrangements, and compliance practices are designed and subsequently implemented. NFF has always championed reforms that
The proposed Environmental Offsets Standard is not yet sufficiently clear or practical for implementation in agricultural landscapes. There is a need to clearly define how key concepts will work in-practice so that landholders and proponents alike understand their obligations and
At a high-level, NFF does not support the MNES Standard that has been presented. The draft Standard does not provide a clear, practical, or viable pathway for agriculture to assess our obligations or determine whether routine farming activities have a
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The National Farmers’ Federation does not support the Federal Government’s decision to list the River Murray and associated systems as a Critically Endangered ecological community under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. NFF Water Committee Chair Malcolm Holm said the listing adds another layer of complexity to an already heavily regulated system, without […]
Tags: Environment & Climate Change
7 months ago
The below is the opening statement by National Farmers’ Federation Farming Systems Committee Chair, Chris Groves, who appeared before at the public hearing for the Inquiry by the Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security. The Committee is reviewing an Exposure Draft of the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026. The proposed legislation includes contains […]
Tags: Animal Welfare & Biosecurity, Economics & Farm Business, Workforce
7 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Minister for Trade Don Farrell confirming the establishment of the Trade Diversification Network and the inclusion of the NFF in its membership. NFF Interim Chief Executive Su McCluskey said it was essential agriculture was at the table given more than 70% of what Australian […]
Tags: Trade
7 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has expressed concern that the European Union’s (EU) latest farmer subsidies, brought forward to sign a trade deal with South American countries, will further unbalance international trade scales. European leaders voted to authorise the signature of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement over the weekend, following an offer on agricultural subsidies by […]
7 months ago
Comments attributable to NFF President Hamish McIntyre Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the horrific bushfires, flooding and Cyclone Koji. It’s devastating that human and animal lives have been lost, along with vital infrastructure. The scale of destruction is huge, and it will take a lot of time, effort, and money to recover. We […]
7 months ago
The leaders and innovators helping to shape and drive Australian agriculture will be front and centre of an exciting national awards program jointly launched by ACM Agri and The National Farmers’ Federation today. With the support of platinum partners, Nutrien Ag Solutions and Westpac, the Australian Agriculture Awards will celebrate farmers, leaders and agribusiness professionals […]
Tags: Leadership & Scholarships
7 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is pleased to announce Michael Guerin as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 23 March 2026. NFF President Hamish McIntyre welcomed the appointment, pointing to Mr Guerin’s proven leadership capabilities and passionate ag advocacy work. “Mike brings extensive experience to the NFF CEO role, through his current role as Acting […]
7 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is again urging the Government to reject any subpar European Union Free Trade Agreement (EU FTA), as compounding trade headwinds face agriculture in the coming 12 months. NFF President Hamish McIntyre said as we head into 2026, global trade uncertainty was having a direct impact on the sector’s bottom line. […]
7 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called for a renewed focus on a sustainable agricultural workforce, urging policymakers to ensure the needs of regional communities are properly addressed. In a submission to the Value of Skilled Migration to Australia Inquiry, which closes today, the NFF said while skilled migrants played an important supporting role in […]
Tags: Environment & Climate Change, Workforce
7 months ago
Comments attributable to Hamish McIntyre, President, National Farmers’ Federation I am pleased to congratulate The Hon. Mick Veitch on his appointment as the new AgriFutures Australia Chairperson. Mr Veitch’s has a vast and practical understanding of agriculture and rural communities from his experience working as a shearer through to NSW Parliament where he served as […]
Tags: Economics & Farm Business
7 months ago
