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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
The National Farmers’ Federation has warned a consultation panel assessing the phase-out of live sheep exports that Australia’s status as a favoured food exporter will suffer should the ban proceed. In a submission to the consultation process, made public today, the NFF has named broader trade impacts among several reasons the phase-out plan must be […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare, Farm Business
20 June 2023
The National Farmers’ Federation has today released a new certification scheme, aimed at helping farmers choose tools and services which protect their farm data. The new scheme – which builds on existing schemes available in the United States and New Zealand – will certify products marketed to farmers to ensure they comply with the Australian […]
Tags: Innovation
19 June 2023
The Australian agricultural industry stands united in its opposition to the policy to phase out live sheep exports by sea. The key reasons for this include: Read the full submission here.
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
15 June 2023
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