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Time for sensible action on quad bike safety, say farmers


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on quad bike manufacturers to commit to a range of measures to ensure greater on-farm quad bike safety, including producing a safer quad bike for agriculture and introducing a safety star rating similar to cars for quad bike stability. Chair of the NFF Workplace Relations committee Charles Armstrong […]

26 June 2013


Australian produce: from farm gate to Parliament House


Today, all Federal Parliamentarians will receive a reminder of the importance of agriculture to the Australian community, in the form of hampers of Australian food and fibre products. The hampers, delivered by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) on behalf of all Australian farmers, contain produce sourced from or donated by NFF members and key Australian […]

25 June 2013


E-Scan confirms need for skill building in agriculture


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today welcomed the findings of the 2013 Environmental Scan, which reiterates the need for skills development and growth in the agriculture workforce. Released annually by AgriFood Skills Australia, this year’s Scan focuses on the theme ‘Mind the Gap: Why Agrifood’s Potential In The Asian Century Is Far From Assured,’ […]


Farmers meet in NT as Coalition talks Northern Australia


As the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Members’ Council meets in Darwin today, the Coalition has released its northern Australia policy, boasting an ambitious plan to develop a northern food bowl and double agricultural output. NFF President Duncan Fraser welcomed today’s announcement and the dedicated focus from the Coalition to developing northern Australian agriculture. “Northern Australia […]

21 June 2013


Australia’s farm leaders to talk top end agriculture in Darwin


The Presidents and CEOs of the nation’s peak farm bodies will this week travel to Darwin to discuss the key issues facing the northern agricultural sector. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Duncan Fraser and CEO Matt Linnegar will lead the two-day NFF Members’ Council meeting, co-hosted by the Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association (NTCA), which will […]

18 June 2013


Time to stop food wastage, say Aussie farmers


2013’s World Environment Day is seeking to share the message ‘Think. Eat. Save’, encouraging people to be mindful of food wastage – a message that Australian farmers can relate to, as the producers of almost 93 percent of the nation’s food supply. Australians throw away approximately 7.5 million tonnes of food every year – some […]

5 June 2013


Farmers are ‘making it possible’: standing up for REAL animal welfare


Australian farmers are today getting on with the job of continuously improving Australia’s animal welfare, in conjunction with respected animal welfare groups, after standing up for themselves and the Australian farming sector on social media and preventing the sale of animal activist shopping bags in major retailer Coles. NFF CEO Matt Linnegar said the decision […]


Wage decision lands closer to farmers’ calls


The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today acknowledged the Annual Wage Review decision to increase the national minimum wage by $15.80 per week, commencing from 1 July this year. In a submission to the Fair Work Commission in March, the NFF called for a $9 per week increase, including the Superannuation levy increase of $1.50. […]

3 June 2013


Trans-Pacific Partnership or Peru poker tournament?


The Australian agriculture sector reinforced the need for a trade liberalising Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement during the 17th and latest round of talks in Lima, Peru. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) policy general manager, Tony Mahar, said while support for the TPP remains high, there are concerns that the progress and the willingness to commit to […]


Opening the farm gate: Government invests in ag education


An announcement of $1.5 million from the Federal Government to help Australian students learn about their food is a positive step forward, says the nation’s peak agricultural body, but much more needs to be done. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) CEO Matt Linnegar says it’s good to see the Government’s recognition of the need to help […]

31 May 2013


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