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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ACCU Scheme – Draft Integrated Farm and Land Management (IFLM) Method Consultation The Integrated Farm and Land Management (IFLM) was intended to be the integrated, whole-of-farm method that Australian agriculture has sought for over a decade. It was promised to be a framework that would consolidate multiple Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) management activities under a […]
Tags: Economics & Farm Business, Environment & Climate Change
5 months ago
Inquiry into Factors Shaping Social Licence and Economic Development Outcomes in Critical Mineral Projects Across Australia NFF supports responsible development of the critical minerals sector. Development must complement agriculture which remains a key contributor for local economies. With appropriate planning and coordination, critical minerals development and agricultural land-use can deliver mutually beneficial outcomes. There is […]
Tags: Environment & Climate Change
5 months ago
Statutory Review of the Role of the Inspector-General of Water Compliance NFF considers that the IGWC is independent, is operating within its remit, and plays an important role in supporting the efficient and effective administration of water compliance in the Murray-Darling Basin (Basin). This submission updates our policy position in light of developments since the […]
Tags: Environment & Climate Change
5 months ago
The NFF strongly supports the establishment of a standardised, transparent, and consumer-focused approach to mobile coverage mapping, but makes recommendations to ensure maps are as accurate, reliable, and practically useful as possible. The NFF’s full submission can be found here.
Tags: Innovation & Technology
5 months ago
The NFF has long supported measures to improve train visibility and to enhance level-crossing safety across rural and regional Australia. The NFF supports positive steps taken in the draft Standard to improve train conspicuity, but makes several recommendations to strengthen AS 7531 and ensure it delivers practical visibility improvements. The NFF’s full submission can be […]
Tags: Economics & Farm Business, Workforce
5 months ago
The NFF is deeply concerned about the impact of funding and resourcing pressures on the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s (CSIRO’s) capacity to deliver research and development outcomes for the benefit of Australian agriculture, the environment, and the community at large. CSIRO funding must be urgently increased to prevent staffing cuts and ensure that […]
Tags: Innovation & Technology
5 months ago
The NFF believes that firearms play a legitimate and essential role in Australian agriculture. We support sensible reforms that strengthen community safety, but those reforms must be developed carefully and with proper consultation to ensure they do not undermine farm safety, animal welfare, and environmental management. Reform processes should prioritise addressing illegal firearm use by […]
Tags: Workforce
5 months ago
By Hamish McIntyre, President National Farmers’ Federation Today is a landmark moment for Australian agriculture. In 2018, we set a bold target to grow Australian agriculture into a $100 billion industry by 2030. At the time, some thought it was ambitious and some didn’t think we stood a chance. But farmers wouldn’t be in this […]
Tags: Trade
5 months ago
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Australia’s farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100 billion this financial year – four years ahead of the National Farmers Federation’s 2030 target, and a record result proudly backed by the Albanese Labor Government. The latest forecasts from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural Resources Economics and Sciences (ABARES) released today […]
Tags: Economics & Farm Business, Trade
5 months ago
As a general principle, and consistent with the recommendations of Professor Graeme Samuel AC, specificity in legislation is critical, and Standards need to be granular, detailed, explicit, and supported by relevant guidelines and rulings. NFF notes the following remark by Prof. Samuel during the 14 November 2025 Senate Inquiry hearing: “Anything that might look a bit […]
Tags: Environment & Climate Change
5 months ago
