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Australia’s peak farm body has acknowledged the new frontbench lineup announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra today. Significantly for the sector, the changes include a new Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – with QLD Senator Murray Watt making way for Tasmanian MP Julie Collins. NFF President David Jochinke welcomed Minister Collins to […]
28 July 2024
The AASF aims to reduce the increasing burden of on-farm sustainability reporting requirements, providing an efficient solution to the increasing demand for sustainability data & reporting. Read the full submission here.
Tags: Natural Resource Management
26 July 2024
Twelve individuals with unique expertise and a passion for advancing Australian agriculture have today been announced as the 2024 cohort of the National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF) National Agricultural Leadership Program. The leadership and capability development program provides young and emerging leaders with the skills, networks, and knowledge necessary to drive positive change and address the […]
Tags: leadership
Comments attributable to NFF President David Jochinke The National Farmers’ Federation notes the decision by Justice Michael Lee today in the Glyphosate class action. As a farmers and stewards of the land, it’s important we use products that are safe for humans and the environment. Glyphosate is one of the most common products farmers and […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare, Farm Business
25 July 2024
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes progress on national merger and acquisition reform to help encourage investment and strengthen competition in Australia. The Federal Government has released draft legislation for the new system, which aims to improve the efficiency and transparency of the review process and give the ACCC more power to scrutinise transactions. NFF Chief […]
Tags: economic
The nation’s peak farm body has hit back at the Australian Conservation Foundation’s The Future of Food Report, as an ill-informed swipe at farmers and food companies. The report lambasts supermarkets and food businesses for not setting deforestation targets. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said it was incredibly disappointing to see this kind of […]
Tags: Natural Resource Management
24 July 2024
Today the Senate’s Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee is holding a public hearing on the shutdown of the 3G mobile network. Below is the opening statement by National Farmers’ Federation Deputy CEO, Charlie Thomas: The NFF thanks the Committee for the opportunity to appear today. Since its introduction in 2006, the 3G […]
Tags: Farm Business, telecommunications
23 July 2024
Animal welfare is fundamental to farmers. The NFF is committed to working with its members and with governments and others to continuously improve animal welfare outcomes and to ensure Australian farmers are recognised as global leaders. The NFF submission outlines our sector’s expectations for the renewal of the AAWS, in terms of process, engagement and outcomes. […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
18 July 2024
The National Farmers’ Federation has expressed profound disappointment and frustration at the Federal Government’s ongoing neglect in safeguarding the Great Artesian Basin (GAB), one of Australia’s most vital groundwater resources. As AgForce prepares to bring its case before the Federal Court next month, the Government has questioned the agricultural organisation’s right to take legal action. […]
The National Farmers’ Federation recognises the additional $47.1 million injection into Australia’s biosecurity system over the past year, confirmed by Agriculture Minister Murray Watt today. The additional funding has been delivered because of the Federal Government’s sustainable biosecurity funding reform, which increased fees and charges on importers to achieve full cost recovery from 1 July […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
16 July 2024
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