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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today welcomes two familiar faces to its Board. Former Director Mark Horan was elected and current Director Georgie Somerset was re-elected at the NFF’s Annual General Meeting, held online today. Mark Horan and Georgie Somerset join the eight-member NFF Board, following a vote from representatives from the NFF’s member organisations. […]
Tags: Board
7 months ago
The NFF believes that Minor Use Permits play an invaluable role in addressing market failures and ensuring Australian farmers have access to safe and effective agricultural chemicals and veterinary medicines. This is especially important given Australia constitutes a small share of the global agvet chemical market. The APVMA must engage with industry and ensure the […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
7 months ago
In recognition that Australian farming families and landholders manage 55% of the national landscape, it is critical that ample opportunities are provided to facilitate farmer engagement. As key stakeholders, the agricultural sector plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of this initiative. The NFF supports the government’s vision for market-driven solutions to enhance biodiversity […]
Tags: Natural Resource Management
7 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today opened applications for its National Agriculture Leadership Program. The flagship program provides exclusive opportunities for emerging leaders in the agriculture sector, including mentoring, policy development guidance, and meetings with Parliamentarians. NFF President David Jochinke said the program is targeted at Australians aged under 35. “It’s an honour […]
Tags: leadership
7 months ago
Comments attributable to NFF President David Jochinke: We note the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority’s (APVMA’s) immediate cancellation of the registration and use of all products containing chlorthal-dimethyl, commonly referred to as Dacthal or DCPA. We commend the APVMA for doing its job swiftly and urge all farmers to immediately comply with the directive […]
Tags: Rural Affairs
7 months ago
Following the passage of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions and Other Measures) Bill 2023 through the House of Representatives, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is once again warning Parliamentarians of the Bill’s consequences on thousands of family farms and small businesses. NFF President David Jochinke said the sector has expressed consistent concern […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
7 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today opened its popular photography competition, ahead of National AgDay next month. NFF President David Jochinke said the competition attracts hundreds of entries each year. “It’s a real highlight of AgDay celebrations to see the amazing snaps of life on the land from every corner of this beautiful country,” […]
Tags: AgDay
7 months ago
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Jochinke has welcomed a European Union proposal to delay implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by 12 months for large companies and 18 months for micro and small enterprises. This proposal is complemented by the publication of additional guidance to provide global stakeholders, Member States, and third […]
Tags: Natural Resource Management
7 months ago
Comments attributable to NFF President David Jochinke: The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the Government’s announcement of $30 million over three years to increase Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) funding for investigations and enforcement relating to the supermarket and retail sector. The NFF has long called for increased resourcing to the ACCC to bolster […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
7 months ago
The NFF reaffirms its steadfast opposition to the Australian Government’s policy to phase out the live sheep trade. The policy does not accurately reflect community sentiment or Australia’s world-leading regulatory framework for animal welfare. Crucially, the policy will have significant and far-reaching adverse impacts. Such impacts will be most significantly felt in WA, but also […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
8 months ago
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