Contact the NFF Media Team:
media@nff.org.au
(02) 6269 5617
Click here to subscribe to our media releases.
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the return of Free Trade Agreement talks with the European Union, but says Australia must not settle for anything less than a better deal for farmers than last time. As flagged by Trade Minister Don Farrell in Senate Estimates, the European Union (EU) Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic is expect […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
1 month ago
Comments attributable to NFF Interim Chief Executive Su McCluskey The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the decision by the United States to remove tariffs applied to a range of global agricultural goods, including from Australia. The NFF has long championed free and fair trade, not just for agriculture but all industries, recognising its role in […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
1 month ago
Opinion by Hamish McIntyre, National Farmers’ Federation President It’s been a busy first month as president of the National Farmers Federation. I’m listening, learning and ready to work on a clear set of priorities that will strengthen farm businesses, rural communities and Australia’s food security. I see agriculture reaching the $100 billion farmgate output goal […]
1 month ago
Two peak industry bodies have joined forces to refute comments by Australian Climate and Biodiversity Foundation (ACBF) chair Dr Ken Henry about land clearing and loopholes in Australia’s environmental laws. During a Committee for Economic Development of Australia speech this week, Dr Henry claimed “irresponsible clearing” was occurring in Australia and current environmental laws and the […]
Tags: Natural Resource Management
1 month ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has joined industry colleagues and Australian Government officials on a week-long mission to strengthen ties with key South-East Asian partners. NFF Interim Chief Executive Su McCluskey is taking part in the Strategic Agribusiness Partnerships Mission to Indonesia and Brunei, led by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) this week. […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
1 month ago
Video case studies and photos available here. Australia’s on-farm, gap-year program, AgCAREERSTART, is telling a powerful story about young people wanting to make their start in agriculture. A program evaluation shows a high retention rate of AgCAREERSTART participants staying in agriculture through work or study, while every $1 invested delivers $5.56 back into the sector. […]
2 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called for practical reforms to the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Laws, currently under review. NFF General Manager of Workplace Relations and Legal Affairs, Michael Pyers, welcomed the review, but warned of detrimental outcomes if the regulation doesn’t recognise the realities of family farm businesses and seasonal workforces. […]
2 months ago
Ahead of Minister Murray Watt’s National Press Club address today, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called for reforms to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act that deliver environmental outcomes without compromising agricultural productivity or increasing red tape. NFF Interim Chief Executive Su McCluskey said farmers were ready to engage constructively in shaping […]
Tags: Natural Resource Management
2 months ago
Almost three years after releasing the inaugural National Farmer Wellbeing Report, Norco — Australia’s oldest 100% farmer-owned dairy co-operative — and the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) — the peak national body for Australia’s farm sector — have today announced the launch of the next chapter in this landmark national research. First commissioned in 2023, the […]
2 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has stated that tackling regional worker shortages is the key to unlocking productivity growth in Australian agriculture. In a recent report, the NFF stated that more planning is needed to safeguard the sector’s future. “Agriculture faces persistent and acute workforce pressures that must be addressed if the sector is to […]
2 months ago
Copyright © 2024 · Created by the National Farmers' Federation
