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
Contact the NFF Media Team (e) media@nff.org.au
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The fifth version of the Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework (AASF) has been launched today by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). The latest iteration of the Framework was unveiled at the Agricultural Sustainability Australia (ASA) Exchange 2025, on the Gold Coast. “This updated Framework reinforces Australia’s national reference point for sustainability, helping agriculture speak with one […]
Tags: Environment & Climate Change
10 months ago
Opinion by Su McCluskey, NFF Interim Chief Executive The Federal Government’s new 2035 emissions target sets the scene for big changes in climate policy, and agriculture has a lot at stake. But let’s not kid ourselves that this will be easy. The Federal Government has now locked in a target to reduce emissions by 62–70% […]
10 months ago
Landcare Australia and the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) have partnered to launch ‘Agriculture and Landcare Week on the Gold Coast’, coinciding with the 2025 National Landcare Conference and the NFF’s AgXchange Australia, both events to be held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, the week commencing Monday 22 September 2025. Agriculture and Landcare […]
Tags: Leadership & Scholarships
10 months ago
The Federal Government has released draft legislation for the Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation (UOMO), alongside its long-awaited response to the 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review. National Farmers’ Federation Telecommunications Committee Chair Peter Thompson said connectivity is essential to the productivity, sustainability and liveability of Australia’s farms and rural communities. “Australian agriculture is constantly chasing productivity gains. […]
Tags: Data & Connectivity, Economics & Farm Business, Innovation & Technology
11 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has acknowledged the 2035 climate target and the Agriculture and Land Sector Plan, announced by the Prime Minister, Treasurer and Minister for Climate Change and Energy today. NFF Interim Chief Executive Su McCluskey said climate action is vital, and agriculture is already actively contributing. “It’s encouraging to see our nation […]
11 months ago
Nominations for the position of President and two Directors of the National Farmers’ Federation have now closed. An election process for contested positions will now be undertaken, with results to be announced at the NFF’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 20 October 2025. The following nominations have been received. Nominations for the position of President […]
Tags: Economics & Farm Business
11 months ago
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Jochinke is taking part in the Ninth Australia–China High Level Dialogue in Beijing. China is Australia’s largest single export destination for agriculture, fisheries and forestry products, and a critical partner for agriculture. With 70% of Australian farm production exported, China is key trading partner for many Australia agricultural commodities […]
Tags: Trade
11 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Federal Government’s $1.1 billion Cleaner Fuels Program, describing it as a significant investment to stimulate the domestic production of low-carbon liquid fuels (LCLF). NFF Interim Chief Executive Su McCluskey joined the Treasurer and Minister Bowen at the announcement. Ms McCluskey said being at today’s announcement demonstrates the […]
Tags: Trade
11 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the review of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme Deed and Guidelines as a chance to reduce red tape and make the scheme work better for farmers and workers alike. The PALM scheme deed and guidelines were implemented in June 2023. This specific review will examine the impact of […]
Tags: Workforce
11 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the review of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme Deed and Guidelines as a chance to reduce red tape and make the scheme work better for farmers and workers alike. NFF Interim Chief Executive Su McCluskey said the PALM scheme was now an essential part of Australia’s […]
Tags: Workforce
11 months ago
