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Opinion by Hamish McIntyre, National Farmers’ Federation President It’s been a busy first month as president of the National Farmers Federation. I’m listening, learning and ready to work on a clear set of priorities that will strengthen farm businesses, rural communities and Australia’s food security. I see agriculture reaching the $100 billion farmgate output goal […]
3 hours ago
Two peak industry bodies have joined forces to refute comments by Australian Climate and Biodiversity Foundation (ACBF) chair Dr Ken Henry about land clearing and loopholes in Australia’s environmental laws. During a Committee for Economic Development of Australia speech this week, Dr Henry claimed “irresponsible clearing” was occurring in Australia and current environmental laws and the […]
Tags: Natural Resource Management
9 hours ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has joined industry colleagues and Australian Government officials on a week-long mission to strengthen ties with key South-East Asian partners. NFF Interim Chief Executive Su McCluskey is taking part in the Strategic Agribusiness Partnerships Mission to Indonesia and Brunei, led by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) this week. […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
4 days ago
Video case studies and photos available here. Australia’s on-farm, gap-year program, AgCAREERSTART, is telling a powerful story about young people wanting to make their start in agriculture. A program evaluation shows a high retention rate of AgCAREERSTART participants staying in agriculture through work or study, while every $1 invested delivers $5.56 back into the sector. […]
2 weeks ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called for practical reforms to the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Laws, currently under review. NFF General Manager of Workplace Relations and Legal Affairs, Michael Pyers, welcomed the review, but warned of detrimental outcomes if the regulation doesn’t recognise the realities of family farm businesses and seasonal workforces. […]
2 weeks ago
Ahead of Minister Murray Watt’s National Press Club address today, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called for reforms to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act that deliver environmental outcomes without compromising agricultural productivity or increasing red tape. NFF Interim Chief Executive Su McCluskey said farmers were ready to engage constructively in shaping […]
Tags: Natural Resource Management
2 weeks ago
Almost three years after releasing the inaugural National Farmer Wellbeing Report, Norco — Australia’s oldest 100% farmer-owned dairy co-operative — and the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) — the peak national body for Australia’s farm sector — have today announced the launch of the next chapter in this landmark national research. First commissioned in 2023, the […]
2 weeks ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has stated that tackling regional worker shortages is the key to unlocking productivity growth in Australian agriculture. In a recent report, the NFF stated that more planning is needed to safeguard the sector’s future. “Agriculture faces persistent and acute workforce pressures that must be addressed if the sector is to […]
2 weeks ago
A dozen women have cemented their place as agricultural leaders after graduating from the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. The program is proudly run by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and supported by agricultural organisations and corporate partners who’ve committed to increasing diversity in their workplaces. Over the course of six months, the participants met […]
3 weeks ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is excited to announce that the 2025 National Agriculture Day photo and video competition is officially open. With just a month to go until Ag Day on Friday 21 November, people have the chance to win a share in $5,000 cash thanks to competition sponsors Syngenta. Ag Day is all […]
Tags: AgDay
3 weeks ago
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