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.
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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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Comments attributable to NFF President David Jochinke: We note the Prime Minister’s comments around the Federal Government’s intention to expand the Regional Investment Corporation’s (RIC) remit to support ecological issues, such as the South Australian algal bloom. The RIC is a key plank in Australia’s drought policy. The Government can – and should – consider […]
11 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is disappointed in yesterday’s release of the 2024 Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity (IGAB) Review Report and the accompanying joint government response, describing the outcome as underwhelming and a missed opportunity to secure Australia’s biosecurity future. The IGAB defines the roles and responsibilities of governments and sets priority areas for collaboration […]
12 months ago
Comments attributable to NFF President David Jochinke: Today’s roundtable is a welcome opportunity to rethink how agriculture can help lift Australia’s productivity. Let’s be clear, agriculture already pulls its weight, contributing about $90 billion to the national economy and supporting about 275,000 jobs. We’re not just part of the economy, we are a driver of […]
Tags: Economics & Farm Business, Trade
12 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the Federal Government today releasing the “Feeding Australia: A National Food Security Strategy” discussion paper. NFF President David Jochinke said it was pleasing the see work begin on one of the NFF’s key election priorities. “It’s imperative we put the microscope over our entire supply chain system to identify vulnerabilities […]
Tags: Economics & Farm Business, Trade
12 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on the Australian Government to enshrine eight core priorities in the development of the incoming Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation (UOMO). The UOMO, first announced by the government in February, promises to extend and safeguard access to basic mobile voice and SMS services across Australia, through Low Earth Orbit […]
12 months ago
It remains unclear whether recent and proposed Commonwealth water purchases are being financed through WESA or via the undisclosed Federal Budget allocation. If the latter is correct, then remaining WESA funds should be redirected toward delivering complementary measures and structural adjustment support for communities consistent with its remit. This point is underscored by the Second […]
12 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is proud to be representing Australian farmers in the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s “Unlocking Productivity in Australian Agriculture” roundtable in Brisbane today, ahead of the Treasurer’s Economic Reform Roundtable later this month. This sector-specific roundtable brings together around 50 representatives from across the agricultural supply chain to identify […]
Tags: Economics & Farm Business, Trade
12 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and the Independent State of Samoa have reaffirmed the importance of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme and their shared commitment to ensuring its long-term sustainability and fairness. The High Commissioner of Samoa, Her Excellency Ms Hinauri Petana, recently welcomed the NFF President Mr David Jochinke to the Samoan […]
12 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to participate in the Federal Government’s Economic Reform Roundtable. NFF President David Jochinke said the NFF had been actively working with the Government to ensure Australian agriculture and regional communities were represented at the roundtable. “We thank the Treasurer and the Government for ensuring agriculture has a […]
12 months ago
Opinion by David Jochinke, National Farmers’ Federation President When Parliament last sat in March, there was a lot of noise, but not much certainty. Pundits were betting on a minority government and everyone was trying to hazard a guess what an unpredictable United States administration might do next. Fast forward, and while we’ve had an […]
Tags: Economics & Farm Business, Environment & Climate Change
12 months ago
