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.
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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has announced the theme of this year’s National Agriculture Day – the annual celebration of Australian agriculture. NFF President Hamish McIntyre said this year’s theme demonstrates that agriculture is part of everyone’s lives, every day. “This year’s theme is: Our Farmers, Our Future,” Mr McIntyre said.
Four major industry bodies are standing together to call on the Australian Government tourgently restore access to Working Holiday Makers (WHMs) as soon as possible, warning thatrestricting the flow of these workers is crippling Australian businesses ahead of the peaksummer
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on industry, corporate Australia and governments to help secure the future of AgCAREERSTART, a proven national program building the next generation of Australia’s agricultural workforce. With Commonwealth funding due to expire, AgCAREERSTART is
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has lodged its submission to the independent review of the Water Act 2007, calling for a modern, balanced framework that delivers environmental outcomes while achieving production outcomes. NFF Water Committee Chair Malcolm Holm said the
The context in which the Water Act operates has evolved considerably since its commencement. National water information arrangements are more developed, Commonwealth institutions and regulatory functions are well established, State and Territory water planning and entitlement systems have continued to
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), in partnership with Woolworths, has today announced the second cohort of emerging leaders selected for the AgriEmpower Scholarship Program. The program supports the next generation of agricultural changemakers, recognising that the future success of Australian