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Labor has today broken the hearts of farmers and rural and regional communities battling workforce shortages, confirming it will not continue with the Ag Visa, despite tricky words to the contrary. “Unfortunately, Labor has today confirmed its intention to do away with the farmer-developed Ag Visa,” NFF CEO Tony Mahar said. “The NFF and our […]
26 April 2022
The National Farmers’ Federation Horticulture Council has announced its five policy priorities ahead of the Federal Election. The Horticulture Council, which represents the collective $15 billion Horticulture industry through its 21 industry members, says workforce is still its top priority for the sector. The top priorities for the Council are – • Implement a fully […]
25 April 2022
As supermarket prices climb most shoppers would be shocked to learn that some farmers are not seeing one extra dollar in their pocket. “Many farmers continue to be ripped off, held to ransom by the might and power of the food supply chain with little to no protections from Australia’s competition law,” NFF CEO Tony […]
Tags: Farm Business
22 April 2022
The National Farmers Federation co-hosted the first leaders debate of the federal election campaign with Agriculture Minister David Littleproud and Opposition Agriculture Spokesperson Julie Collins in Canberra today. The debate was held at the National Press Club, supported by the National Rural Press Club and televised by the ABC. NFF President Fiona Simson opened the […]
19 April 2022
If there’s anyone who knows how vital telecommunications are in the bush, it’s Will Picker – a farmer who crawled 1 kilometre with a broken back to get enough phone service to call for help. This is just one example why this Federal Election, National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Fiona Simson is calling for a […]
Tags: Farm Business
14 April 2022
Women wanting to level up their leadership skills to contribute to narrowing the gender gap in agriculture still have time to apply for the National Farmers’ Federation flagship Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. The mentorship-based initiative aims to deliver on the NFF’s goal to double the number of women in agriculture’s leadership ranks by 2030 […]
11 April 2022
With Australians set to go to the polls on 21 May, the National Farmers’ Federation has issued a challenge to both parties to commit to delivering on what agriculture and regional Australia needs to thrive. “Despite the challenges of the past three years, farmers have continued to be the engine of the nation: keeping supermarket […]
10 April 2022
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed pragmatic and proactive action by the Federal Government to protect Australia’s bovine industry from the serious risk of lumpy skin disease. Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a viral disease of cattle and water buffalo and has a serious impact on an animal’s quality of life and reproductive capability. In […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare
9 April 2022
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed commitments by Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese to improve bush communications and advance regional manufacturing if Labor was to win government. Mr Albanese addressed a crowd of almost 500 at the NFF National Conference in Canberra today. NFF President Fiona Simson said at this stage of the parliamentary cycle it […]
Tags: Farm Business
5 April 2022
The National Farmers’ Federation has outlined five key priorities a future Government must deliver on at day one of its National Conference in Canberra. Speaking immediately after an address by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and before Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese, NFF President Fiona Simson said the 2022 federal election came at a pivotal time for agriculture and […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare, Environment, Farm Business, Innovation
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