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By NFF President, David ‘DJ’ Jochinke Australia’s regions are the engine room of our nation – driving our economy and home to the farms that grow the food and fibre we all rely on daily. From the paddocks of our farm in western Victoria, I see more than crops and livestock. I see modern farming […]
Tags: Farm Business, Policy Reform
18 March 2025
A major coalition has sent a powerful message calling for immediate action to address the mental health crisis in agriculture. More than 30 rural and healthcare organisations have joined forces for the first time to launch a joint statement to address the crisis disproportionally affecting people in agriculture. Ahead of a federal budget and election, […]
Tags: Farm Business, Federal Election, Policy Reform
17 March 2025
The National Farmers’ Federation’s submission to the Fair Work Ombudsman’s review of the definition of ‘small business employer’. NFF has considered the Consultation Paper FWO provided on 11 December 2024 and make these comments and recommendations in response. Full submission here.
14 March 2025
Australian farmers have today welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement it will review the potential to extend the regulation of unfair trading practices to small businesses. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said such a review was welcome to help address power imbalances within supply chains. “Farmers have long identified the need to address unfair business […]
Tags: Trade & Economics
Comments attributable to NFF President David Jochinke The National Farmers’ Federation notes reports that Australian steel and aluminium exports to the United States will be subject to a 25% tariff. The NFF supports a considered and measured approach being taken as officials work through this and any future developments. The NFF has long championed free […]
Tags: Trade & Economics
12 March 2025
Regional families are missing out, businesses are struggling and local economies are paying the price – all because of a lack of childcare in the bush. It’s why the National Farmers’ Federation and its members are imploring all sides of politics to commit to the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund, ahead of the election. […]
Tags: Farm Business, Policy Reform, Rural Affairs, Workforce
10 March 2025
The Federal Government’s lack of transparency over water buybacks has been laid bare, with the revelation that 30GL of water has already been secured under the second tranche of the 450GL buyback program in the Murray Darling Basin. National Farmers’ Federation Water Committee Chair Malcolm Holm said the disclosure – made not by the government […]
Tags: Natural Resource Management
7 March 2025
The National Farmers Federation (NFF) is closely monitoring the unfolding situation as Cyclone Alfred threatens agricultural communities across southern Queensland and northern New South Wales. With destructive winds and heavy rainfall predicted, the storm’s potential to cause significant damage to crops, infrastructure, and rural communities is of major concern for the farming sector. Cyclone Alfred, […]
Tags: Farm Business
5 March 2025
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the Australian Government’s commitment to a National Food Security Strategy, Feeding Australia – a key ask of the NFF in the lead-up to the election. NFF President David Jochinke said the strategy was an important step in ensuring agriculture was all about safeguarding our farm sector and food supply […]
Tags: Federal Election, Trade & Economics
4 March 2025
As Australia moves towards the next federal election, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is making one thing clear – the policy debate must be about farmers and the communities they support. On his first day on the job, the new NFF Chief Executive, Troy Williams, says the organisation’s immediate priority is to ensure that agricultural […]
Tags: Federal Election, NFF Board & Leadership
3 March 2025
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