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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
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
12 months ago
The NFF is engaging with Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) on its Food Supply Chain Workforce Capacity Study, having submitted feedback in May 2024. This study will examine various aspects of the sector’s workforce needs, including proposed reforms to the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program. Our submission addresses eight key topics: a shared vision for […]
Tags: Workforce
12 months ago
National Farmers Federation (NFF) President David Jochinke has announced the resignation of CEO Tony Mahar after a decade of service to the organisation and the agriculture sector. Mr Mahar, who joined the NFF as General Manager of Trade and Economics in 2013 and became CEO in 2016, will take up the position of Australian Energy […]
12 months ago
From outback cattle stations in Far North Queensland to mixed enterprises in Victoria, the past three years has seen the AgCAREERSTART program open farm gates to over 180 young people across the country, cultivating the next generation of passionate, agricultural workers. This comes as Australian farms struggle with crippling labour shortages. In recent years the […]
Tags: Workforce
12 months ago
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