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Regional families are missing out, businesses are struggling and local economies are paying the price – all because of a lack of childcare in the bush. It’s why the National Farmers’ Federation and its members are imploring all sides of politics to commit to the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund, ahead of the election. […]
Tags: Farm Business, Social Policy
4 months ago
The Federal Government’s lack of transparency over water buybacks has been laid bare, with the revelation that 30GL of water has already been secured under the second tranche of the 450GL buyback program in the Murray Darling Basin. National Farmers’ Federation Water Committee Chair Malcolm Holm said the disclosure – made not by the government […]
Tags: Natural Resource Management
4 months ago
The National Farmers Federation (NFF) is closely monitoring the unfolding situation as Cyclone Alfred threatens agricultural communities across southern Queensland and northern New South Wales. With destructive winds and heavy rainfall predicted, the storm’s potential to cause significant damage to crops, infrastructure, and rural communities is of major concern for the farming sector. Cyclone Alfred, […]
Tags: Farm Business
4 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the Australian Government’s commitment to a National Food Security Strategy, Feeding Australia – a key ask of the NFF in the lead-up to the election. NFF President David Jochinke said the strategy was an important step in ensuring agriculture was all about safeguarding our farm sector and food supply […]
Tags: Federal Election, Trade and Economic
4 months ago
As Australia moves towards the next federal election, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is making one thing clear – the policy debate must be about farmers and the communities they support. On his first day on the job, the new NFF Chief Executive, Troy Williams, says the organisation’s immediate priority is to ensure that agricultural […]
4 months ago
The NFF Horticulture Council has today launched its election platform, challenging the next Federal Government on its role in securing the nation’s food supply as rising prices strain household budgets. Entitled Feast or famine, the platform identifies a series of major challenges facing the national fruit, vegetable, nut, nursery and turf industries and in response […]
Tags: horticulture council
4 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed today’s announcement that the Federal Government has committed to introducing a Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation (UOMO). If enshrined by legislation, the world-first proposal means telecommunications companies will be legally bound to guarantee basic, outdoor voice and text mobile coverage across every corner of Australia. NFF President David Jochinke, […]
Tags: Rural Affairs
5 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling for a National Food Security Preparedness Strategy, ahead of the federal election. NFF President David Jochinke said the impending election would be a watershed moment for Australian agriculture. “This election comes at a critical moment for Australian agriculture, and for every Australian family who relies on farmers for […]
Tags: Federal Election
5 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the competition watchdog confirming supermarkets remain at the top of its priorities for the year ahead. In a keynote speech at the Committee for Economic Development Australia, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Chair, Gina Cass-Gottlieb, outlined the ACCC’s compliance and enforcement priorities for 2025 to 2026. Ms […]
Tags: horticulture, Trade and Economic
5 months ago
Women with leadership ambitions are urged to apply to the popular Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program (DiALP). The initiative is run by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and is now entering its eighth year. NFF President David Jochinke said more women are needed in the top echelons of agriculture organisations and businesses. “The NFF has […]
Tags: leadership
5 months ago
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