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Statement on Economic Reform Roundtable


Comments attributable to NFF President David Jochinke: Today’s roundtable is a welcome opportunity to rethink how agriculture can help lift Australia’s productivity. Let’s be clear, agriculture already pulls its weight, contributing about $90 billion to the national economy and supporting about 275,000 jobs. We’re not just part of the economy, we are a driver of […]

4 weeks ago


NFF welcomes launch of national food security strategy process


The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the Federal Government today releasing the “Feeding Australia: A National Food Security Strategy” discussion paper. NFF President David Jochinke said it was pleasing the see work begin on one of the NFF’s key election priorities. “It’s imperative we put the microscope over our entire supply chain system to identify vulnerabilities […]

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1 month ago


Ag industry sends signal to government: Mobile coverage obligation must deliver


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on the Australian Government to enshrine eight core priorities in the development of the incoming Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation (UOMO). The UOMO, first announced by the government in February, promises to extend and safeguard access to basic mobile voice and SMS services across Australia, through Low Earth Orbit […]

1 month ago


Third Independent Review of the Water for the Environment Special Account


It remains unclear whether recent and proposed Commonwealth water purchases are being financed through WESA or via the undisclosed Federal Budget allocation. If the latter is correct, then remaining WESA funds should be redirected toward delivering complementary measures and structural adjustment support for communities consistent with its remit. This point is underscored by the Second […]

1 month ago


NFF outlines six key areas to unlock productivity gains at ag roundtable 


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is proud to be representing Australian farmers in the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s “Unlocking Productivity in Australian Agriculture” roundtable in Brisbane today, ahead of the Treasurer’s Economic Reform Roundtable later this month.  This sector-specific roundtable brings together around 50 representatives from across the agricultural supply chain to identify […]

1 month ago


NFF and Samoa reaffirm shared commitment to sustainable PALM scheme


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and the Independent State of Samoa have reaffirmed the importance of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme and their shared commitment to ensuring its long-term sustainability and fairness. The High Commissioner of Samoa, Her Excellency Ms Hinauri Petana, recently welcomed the NFF President Mr David Jochinke to the Samoan […]

1 month ago


Agriculture’s voice secured at Treasurer’s economic reform roundtable


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to participate in the Federal Government’s Economic Reform Roundtable. NFF President David Jochinke said the NFF had been actively working with the Government to ensure Australian agriculture and regional communities were represented at the roundtable. “We thank the Treasurer and the Government for ensuring agriculture has a […]

1 month ago


How can the Government fix productivity? Start by cutting the red tape


Opinion by David Jochinke, National Farmers’ Federation President When Parliament last sat in March, there was a lot of noise, but not much certainty. Pundits were betting on a minority government and everyone was trying to hazard a guess what an unpredictable United States administration might do next. Fast forward, and while we’ve had an […]

1 month ago


NFF leadership update


Statement attributable to NFF President, David Jochinke  I wish to advise Troy Williams has tendered his resignation as CEO of the National Farmers’ Federation. The Board has accepted his decision, which was made for personal reasons. We thank Mr Williams for his contribution and wish him the very best for the future. The Board will […]

2 months ago


Statement on lifting restrictions on US beef imports to Australia


Comments attributable to NFF President, David Jochinke The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) acknowledges the Australian Government has lifted trade restrictions on beef from cattle raised in Mexico or Canada, and processed in the United States, and subsequently exported to Australia. The US has had access to the Australian market since 2019, provided it could verify […]

2 months ago


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