The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is the peak national body representing farmers and, more broadly, agriculture across Australia. It is one of Australia’s foremost and respected advocacy organisations. Since its inception in 1979, the NFF has earned a reputation as a leader in the identification, development and achievement of policy outcomes – championing issues affecting farmers and dedicated to the advancement of Australian agriculture.
The NFF advocates on behalf of Australian farmers and the broader agricultural sector, ensuring their priorities are heard by government and decision-makers. Visit our media centre to stay up to date with the latest news, announcements and insights from the NFF and across Australian agriculture.
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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has urged farmers to urgently review their biosecurity plans, as the H5N1 strain of avian influenza spreads. Testing has today confirmed the influenza strain has spread between wild birds on Australian soil for the first
The NFF Horticulture Council says revelations expected in tonight’s Four Corners investigation into food fraud should prompt a broader conversation about whether imported food products are being held to the same standards as Australian-grown produce. Four Corners’ two-part investigation, Duped:
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is deeply disappointed in the United States’ decision to impose a new 12.5 per cent tariff on Australian exports, replacing the existing 10 per cent tariff that was scheduled to expire today. The new, increased
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Horticulture Council has appointed Paul Burke as its new independent Chair, bringing extensive experience in agricultural industry representation, governance and advocacy to the role. Mr Burke’s appointment follows a rigorous, merit-based recruitment process undertaken by
Comments attributable to NFF President Hamish McIntyre The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) unequivocally supports Sheep Producers Australia (SPA), the Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) and Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) as they lead the industry’s engagement on this issue. This
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has questioned the approval process behind the sale of Tasmania’s biggest farm to a UK investor. NFF CEO Mike Guerin said the approval of the 22,000 hectare Rushy Lagoon sale has left stakeholders questioning the logic behind
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BOOMING world agricultural commodity prices are easing the pain of an inflated Aussie dollar on Australia’s export-reliant farm sector. The Westpac-NFF Commodity Index – released today – records continuing strong international prices over July, averaging 15.6% higher than year-ago levels in Australian dollar terms. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Vice-President Charles Burke said the record high […]
9 August 2007
The NFF’s 9 August 2007 submission to the Australian Industrial Relations Commission 2007 Wages and Allowances Review, calls for a flow-on of the Australian Fair Pay Commission’s wage decision, including the deferral of wage increases for eligible drought-affected farmers.
Tags: Workforce
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) – which has enjoyed rare access to the formation of the legislation to overhaul management of the Murray-Darling Basin – has announced that farmers’ concerns have been substantially addressed and reflected in the final Bill presented to federal parliament today. “Following a three-hour meeting with Minister Turnbull last week, we […]
8 August 2007
“THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has long maintained that quality affordable mobile phone services and broadband are essential in rural and regional Australia… the license condition announcement by the Australian Government to ensure a smooth and timely transition from Telstra’s CDMA to Next G™ network reinforces the needs of the bush,” NFF President David Crombie […]
7 August 2007
IN NEW analysis commissioned by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) to quantify the financial burden of bureaucratic red tape on farm businesses, agribusiness consultant Holmes Sackett & Associates found that up to 15% of net farm profit is being stripped away each year. “The findings, in the shadow of the current Australian Government Productivity Commission […]
NFF’s 31 July 2007 submission containes key concerns for farmers who own over half the national heavy vehicle fleet and are directly affected by any change in the heavy vehicle pricing structure.
Tags: Economics & Farm Business
31 July 2007
FACING an unprecedented demand for skilled labour in rural Australia, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Minerals Council of Australia and the Australian Government. “The future sustainability of regional areas is heavily reliant on our ability to provide interesting and rewarding employment opportunities – as well […]
17 July 2007
ALREADY leaders in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the firm resolve of Australian farmers to be part of the climate change solution has strengthened with the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) signing on as a member of the Greenhouse Challenge Plus Programme. “Over the past 15 years, Australian farmers have led primary industries in reducing greenhouse gas […]
13 July 2007
FOR the first time in over a year, Australian farmers are in a position to capitalise on strong world commodity prices. The Westpac-NFF Commodity Index for June 2007 brings into sharp focus the global strength in agricultural commodity demand – with the Index soaring 15.5% above the levels of June 2006 – and, as drought […]
11 July 2007
“FEDERAL and State Government negotiations on the National Plan for Water Security (NPWS) are now at a critical stage,” National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Crombie declared today. “All our governments must remain fully committed to negotiating in good faith – there can be no wavering, political grandstanding or petty parochial bickering now. It’s too […]
10 July 2007
