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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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today welcomed the launch of a mobile bus service which will tour drought-affected areas to provide farmers with information and assist in preparing drought assistance applications. “Farmers in remote regions may have difficulty in accessing their local Centrelink office, therefore the pilot mobile service will be of great assistance to […]
6 November 2006
The NFF’s 6 November 2006 submission to the Productivity Commission on future models of road and rail infrastructure pricing outlines the NFF’s view on ensuring a fair and equitable system that takes into account the economic contribution of the farm sector.
While recognising the decision by the Australian Fair Pay Commission to increase the minimum wage by $27.36-a-week may be representative of the broad economic conditions across Australia, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) said today’s announcement failed to take account of the realities facing farmers. “We are disappointed in today’s decision,” NFF President David Crombie said. […]
26 October 2006
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) today welcomed the Federal Government’s extension of Exceptional Circumstances provisions as a “measured and timely response to a disaster on a national scale”. “The Federal Government is moving to deal with the ‘here and now’ issues first, notably the need to help farm families to survive the worst drought on […]
24 October 2006
Collective bargaining changes to the Trade Practices Act will make it quicker, cheaper and easier for farmers to negotiate with large business – helping to level out the power imbalance often inherent in contract negotiations, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) said today. “The costs for farmers to collectively bargain will now be reduced by 85% […]
20 October 2006
The Federal Government’s $350 million expansion of the Exceptional Circumstances (EC) provisions was an essential first step in stopping the haemorrhage for drought affected families and communities – but the focus must now turn to environmentally managing the drought to ensure we emerge the other side with viable farms and our natural resources intact. “The […]
19 October 2006
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Crombie says improvements to Australia’s Import Risk Analysis (IRA) process, announced by the Federal Government today, will substantially boost Australian farmers confidence in our quarantine system. “NFF consulted extensively with members and key stakeholders over the past 12 months on ways to improve Australia’s quarantine and biosecurity system,” Mr […]
18 October 2006
“Ludicrous claims that Australian agriculture is dead or dying are wrong. It’s thirsty work, no doubt, but the contribution of farming to the economic, environmental and social lifeblood of all Australians cannot be dismissed on the whim of a few ill-informed ideologues,” NFF President David Crombie said today. “Recent claims may be good for a […]
The National Farmer’s Federation (NFF) is hopeful that new trade practice reforms that streamline the ability for farmers to collectively negotiate will pass through the Senate following a unanimous show of support by the major small business associations. Passage through the Senate of Trade Practices Legislation Amendment Bill (No.1) 2005 stalled last year due to […]
17 October 2006
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement that the Australian Government will commit an additional $350 million to extend Exceptional Circumstances drought assistance to all eligible producers. “The Government’s recognition and support for farmers during these prolonged dry conditions is very important and very much appreciated,” NFF President David Crombie said. […]
16 October 2006
