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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TODAY’S announcement that Australia Connected will deliver metropolitan comparable high speed broadband services now – and into the future – is of paramount importance to Australian farmers, according to the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). “Importantly, the funding injection of some $1.8 billion will help ensure rural and regional Australians can keep pace with new technologies […]
18 June 2007
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has endorsed the Australian Government’s decision to commission a $15 million engineering and scoping study to determine the best alignment for an inland railway from Brisbane to Melbourne. The NFF has called for a signal from the Government to investors that it is serious about delivering solutions to overcome the […]
15 June 2007
The NFF’s 15 June 2006 submission to inform the Productivity Commission about the impacts of regulatory burdens on farm businesses aims to reduce red tape for farmers. The submission identifies key areas where regulation hampers farm businesses and makes recommendations for change.
The NFF’s 14 June 2007 submission to the Migration Amendment (Sponsorship Obligations) Bill reiterates the NFF’s opposition to the current minimum salary level, asserting that foreign and Australian workers should be paid at the same rate in accordance with the relevant industrial instrument.
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14 June 2007
“THE outlook for the farming sector is the most robust we have seen since the late 1980s,” Justin Smirk, Westpac Senior Economist, said today as the Westpac-NFF Commodity Index for June 2007 was released. “The Index rose 1.8% in May to 18% higher than a year ago. While the fortunes of the year ahead will […]
13 June 2007
The NFF’s 4 June 2007 submission to the Restoring Family Work Balance Bill Inquiry outlines the NFF’s position in not support the passage of the legislation and stating its objective to achieve fair and flexible workplaces with negotiable employment conditions.
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4 June 2007
WITH the Australian Government poised to unveil its carbon emissions trading scheme to cover all industries, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is eagerly awaiting news on how agriculture – a sector with more at stake than most – fares under the new regime. “Managing over 60% of this country’s landmass, farmers know that perhaps the […]
1 June 2007
FOR most city families a day on a farm exploring the way modern farmers work is not usually on the weekend itinerary, however, ‘Farm Day’ – which is going national on 26-27 May 2007 – aims to change that. Farm Day is a unique opportunity for metropolitan families to get a taste of life on […]
21 May 2007
TONIGHT the Australian Government and the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) ushered in an historic partnership that acknowledges farmers’ important – and growing – contribution to the environmental, economic and social lifeblood of the nation. “The 2007 Federal Budget reflects the key imperatives we have pushed in calling for a “generational shift in thinking” to deliver […]
8 May 2007
TODAY the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) reaffirmed its support for the ‘intent’ of the Australian Government’s National Plan for Water Security (NPWS), on the basis that it accelerates the implementation of the National Water Initiative (NWI). The NFF has sought, and received, assurances from the Government on vital issues of importance to irrigators, including a […]
7 May 2007
