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Calls to declare productive agricultural plant as a Weed of National Significance (WoNS) are misinformed and risk jeopardising an important livestock feed source, according to the National Farmers’ Federation. NFF Sustainable Development and Climate Change Committee Chair Mr Angus Atkinson said buffel grass was a vital resource for livestock operations and was carefully managed by […]
11 months ago
Farmers and small business have joined forces to raise concerns regarding the Government’s proposed superannuation changes, warning they will adversely impact thousands of hardworking Australian families and small businesses. The peak body representing farmers, National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA), which is the voice of 2.5 million Australian […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
11 months ago
In a significant move to enhance the future of Australia’s horticulture industry, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Horticulture Council is pleased to announce the 20 successful applicants for the National Horticulture Roadshow grant program. Funded by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and delivered by the NFF Horticulture Council, this initiative is set to […]
Tags: horticulture
11 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is issuing an urgent reminder to Australian farmers and those living in the bush to check their devices before the 3G network is officially turned off in the coming months. Since its introduction in the early 2000s, the 3G network has been a steadfast lifeline for many consumers across […]
11 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the second round of the On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP), which now features a significant funding boost. In a vote of confidence in our primary industries, the program’s budget has been increased to $18 million, exceeding the original $15 million allocated. Announced today in Cairns by the Minister for […]
12 months ago
As the Federal Government gets to the pointy end of its Regional Migration Review, peak bodies for farmers, backpackers and tourism have released a new report highlighting the economic value of backpackers in the regions. The report by Aither was commissioned by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), Backpacker & Youth Tourism Advisory Panel (BYTAP) and […]
Tags: Workforce
12 months ago
Australia has the most desired WHM visa program in the world, attracting over 200,000 WHMs every year to work, travel and live around Australia. Starting in 1975, the WHM program aimed to attract travellers on temporary visas to bridge labour shortages and increase cultural and social exchange. WHMs are often skilled, with 63% of them […]
Tags: Workforce
12 months ago
Overseas workers are an indispensable part of Australian agriculture. Our members run seasonal and labour-intensive operations, located in areas where labour markets are thin. The remote, dispersed, cyclical/seasonal and oftentimes physically challenging nature of farm work necessitates a flexible, mobile and motivated workforce, a certain type of worker who is not always available in the […]
Tags: Workforce
12 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the consultation on Future Made in Australia: Unlocking Australia’s low carbon liquid fuel opportunity. The NFF has long supported the development of the Australian bioenergy and Low Carbon Liquid Fuels (LCLF) industries, with Australian agriculture playing an important role in the supply […]
Tags: Natural Resource Management
12 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the tabling of the Review of the Operation of the Regional Investment Corporation Act 2018. NFF President David Jochinke said the NFF has engaged closely with Dr Wendy Craik AM throughout the review process. “We welcome the recommendation the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) should be maintained. “The RIC has proven […]
Tags: Farm Business, Trade and Economic
12 months ago
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