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Comments attributable to NFF President, Fiona Simson On behalf of the farming community, I pass our condolences to the Kerin family as we mourn the loss of one of our sector’s most respected figures. Few people have had such a lasting and profound impact on Australian agriculture. As the country’s longest-serving Minister for Primary Industries, […]
30 March 2023
New research shines a light on Australian farmer mental health with saddening statistics around self-harm and suicide, sparking calls for government support and industry-wide collaboration to create farmer-to-farmer support networks across the country. New research released today paints a saddening picture of the mental health of Australia’s hard-working farmers with close to third (30%) reporting […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
29 March 2023
As changes to the Safeguard Mechanism enter the home stretch in Parliament, farmers are warning that the impacts of a turbocharged offsets market need to be considered. National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar said while agriculture was excluded from safeguard mechanism requirements, the 215 emitters it captures will be hungry for offsets […]
Tags: Environment
While important progress has been made in recent years, the need for reliable, affordable, quality connectivity services remains as important as ever in regional, rural and remote Australia. This is the message the Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition (RRRCC) delegation will deliver to Parliamentarians in Canberra today. The RRRCC incorporates 21 respected community groups, […]
Tags: Innovation
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling for an investigation into the grain supply chain after a report found a price irregularity that could mean billions of dollars in losses to farmers. NFF CEO Tony Mahar said the Federal Government needed to respond immediately by instigating an inquiry through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare, Farm Business
28 March 2023
Comments attributable to NFF Chief Executive, Tony Mahar We welcome the ratification of Australia’s trade deal with the United Kingdom by the UK Parliament. This deal improves access to an important market for Aussie farmers. It will also give UK consumers the option of sustainable, high quality Australian produce on supermarket shelves to complement their […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
24 March 2023
The Bill in its current form excludes carbon derived credits that are not ACCUs. While ACCUs are the recognised national unit and we recognise that integrity is important, this does not sufficiently recognise the opportunity of other robust mechanisms to be used. The NFF recommends that consultation with industry and regulators be commenced to consider […]
Tags: Environment
17 March 2023
The National Farmers’ Federation thanks the Joint Standing Committee onMigration for this opportunity to make a submission on the “Migration, Pathway to Nation Building Inquiry”. We are buoyed by the interest in developing purpose built migration settings that will enable a sustainable agricultural workforcealongside a thriving regional Australia. To read the full submission click here. […]
Tags: Workforce
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to provide asubmission to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts’ On Farm Connectivity Program:Discussion Paper. Given the Program remains largely in the conceptualisation phase, the NFF’s response seeks to provide commentary on some of the key high level considerations outlined in the […]
Tags: Farm Business, Innovation
16 March 2023
he National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is proud to mark International Women’s Day 2023 by opening applications its Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. The flagship program provides mentoring for women who want to play a leading role in shaping the future of Australian agriculture. It will give 12 aspiring women from across the country the chance […]
Tags: Workforce
8 March 2023
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