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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has hailed the Federal Government’s review into community engagement practices for renewable energy infrastructure as a step in the right direction. NFF Vice President David Jochinke said farmers were sick of energy companies seeing productive farmland as a blank canvas for their projects. “The transition to renewable energy means thousands […]
5 July 2023
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has joined an Australian agricultural delegation in India this week to progress trade negotiations with the one of the world’s fastest growing economies. NFF CEO Tony Mahar joins Minister for Agriculture Murray Watt on his Government-industry visit to secure comprehensive market access for agricultural goods in the ongoing negotiations towards […]
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and its member bodies have put forward a range of alternative projects to deliver the Murray-Darling Basin (MDB) plan, with the potential to restore 1000Gl or more without resorting to buybacks. Chair of the NFF Water Committee, said the Government needed to seriously consider these ideas as a priority. “We’ve […]
Tags: Environment
4 July 2023
The National Farmers’ Federation is warning that changes to Australia’s migration settings coming into effect this Saturday could push food prices higher as farmers struggle to access workers to harvest produce. NFF President Fiona Simson said the Government needed to urgently reverse a deteriorating workforce environment for farmers. “This Saturday the starting gun fires on […]
Tags: Workforce
30 June 2023
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes today’s announcement by The Hon Michelle Rowland MP to renew funding for the Regional Tech Hub. This vital initiative has helped more than 140,000 people around Australia with free and independent advice on getting connected and staying connected to internet and voice services. As the current provider, the NFF […]
Tags: Innovation
29 June 2023
The next wave of female leaders in agriculture have met in the nation’s capital to kickstart their journey with the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. The National Farmers’ Federation welcomed the 2023 cohort to Canberra for the initiative’s three-day introductory retreat. The program, now in its sixth year, is designed to create a clear pathway […]
Tags: Workforce
27 June 2023
It’s no secret cost of living is biting into the weekly food budget and Australians are rethinking how they can make every dollar go further. Research commissioned by the National Farmers’ Federation found 51% of Australians are ‘extremely’ or ‘very’ concerned about fresh food and grocery costs, but equally concerning is the same number of […]
Tags: Farm Business
Comments attributable to NFF President, Fiona Simson On behalf of the agricultural community, I offer our condolences to the Crean family after the loss of a remarkable man who commanded the respect of our industry. Simon had notable involvement in agriculture, landcare and regional Australia, serving as the Minister for Primary Industries and Energy in […]
26 June 2023
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today called on state, territory and federal governments to urgently address the $6.5 billion annual shortfall in health expenditure in Australia’s regional and remote communities. A report released today by the National Rural Health Alliance (the Alliance) and completed by consultants Nous Group has found inequality between rural and […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
23 June 2023
Australia’s peak farm body has labelled commentary by The Greens on the Nature Repair Market Bill as ‘unhelpful’, warning it threatens to delay or derail much needed private sector investment in Australia’s landscapes. NFF President Fiona Simson urged The Greens to take a more constructive approach on the Bill. “Farmers have been calling for this sort of […]
Tags: Environment
21 June 2023
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