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 Agriculture and Climate Change Action Plan, released yesterday, is the much anticipated product of the collaborative effort of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and Australian Governments. “The Plan is a great example of how the climate change issue needs to be dealt with in Australia,” said Ben Fargher, NFF CEO. “It provides a […]
18 August 2006
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) CEO Ben Fargher has won the prestigious AFR Boss 2006 ‘Young Executive of the Year’ Award at a gala ceremony at Darling Harbour in Sydney. Mr Fargher, 32, is one of six winners identified through a search for Australia’s best and brightest young executives – all under 35 – each chosen […]
11 August 2006
The Westpac-NFF rural commodity price index for July rose 2.5% on the same time last year providing some upside for Australian agricultural producers who have otherwise been disappointed by the suspension of the Doha Round and a rise in interest rates. “While the suspension of the WTO negotiations does not mean Australian farmers will be […]
10 August 2006
FINALLY commonsense is creeping into the public environmental debate. Farmers and those concerned about genuine conservation have long known that many of the accepted ‘norms’ supposedly protecting Australia’s environment have actually done more harm than good. Last weekend’s Sunday program brought to light the reality check long overdue in Australia. ‘Woody weeds’ (or invasive native […]
9 August 2006
The NFF’s 28 July 2006 submission in relation to the Australian Fair Pay Commission’s inaugural wage setting decision.
Tags: Workforce
28 July 2006
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has rejected comments by Labor’s Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Simon Crean, claiming the impact of WorkChoices has been to the detriment of regional Australia. “WorkChoices provides flexibility and a focus on productivity gains that regional communities have sought for many years to overhaul workplace relations regulation and enable farmers […]
25 July 2006
All Australian agricultural industries are extremely disappointed at the suspension of the latest round of World Trade Organisation (WTO) negotiations, having so far failed to fulfil the promise of international trade reform to deliver improved access for our exporting farmers to overseas markets. “This is a huge lost opportunity for Australian farmers,” NFF Trade Committee […]
The NFF’s 21 July 2006 submission provides support for the Bill introducing greater freedom to enter into genuine independent contracting arrangements, while also raising concerns about the Corporations Power and deeming provisions within State legislation.
Tags: Workforce
21 July 2006
Managed Investment Schemes (MIS) are failing to promote sound investment decisions in rural and regional areas and can undermine Australian agriculture as a competitive investment option for people in metropolitan areas, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) said today. Responding to the proposed Taxation Arrangements for Plantation Forestry, the NFF is pressing for the debate to […]
17 July 2006
The NFF’s 14 July 2006 submission to the Dutton Inquiry into Managed Investment Schemes and their detrimental impacts on long-term sustainability and profitablity of agricultural production.
Tags: Economics & Farm Business
14 July 2006
