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The NFF acknowledges the APVMA’s work in pursuit of more accessible, proactive, and inclusive stakeholder engagement and supports the renewal of the APVMA’s stakeholder engagement model. However, the NFF holds serious concerns that the proposed model fails to provide a clear pathway for Agvet chemical users to engage with the APVMA. Read the full submission […]
5 months ago
As the second February sitting week wraps up, Australian famers have secured major policy wins across biosecurity, taxation, environment and trade. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke has spent the past sitting fortnight balancing his time between the farm and the halls of Parliament, speaking directly with political leaders. “It’s no secret farmers have faced […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare, Farm Business, Natural Resource Management, Rural Affairs, Trade and Economic
5 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomed a new generation of leaders to Canberra this week. The 2025 National Agricultural Leadership Program (NALP) cohort shared their goals for agriculture with some of the country’s most influential politicians. The NALP participants travelled from across the country to spend an action-packed three days in Canberra, with a focus […]
Tags: leadership
5 months ago
Farmers across the nation are celebrating the Federal Parliament’s decision to discharge the Biosecurity Protection Levy, effectively binning the tax. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke welcomed the decision and thanked the Minister for Agriculture, Julie Collins, for listening to farmers’ concerns. “This is a huge win for farmers. The Minister and the Senate have […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare, Farm Business
5 months ago
The NFF Horticulture Council has today drawn a line in the sand, tasking national food safety regulators with taking a long hard look at themselves. Chair of the Council Jolyon Burnett has written to Commonwealth, State and Territory members of the Food Ministers’ Meeting, calling on them to instigate an independent review into the development […]
Tags: horticulture, horticulture council
5 months ago
The below is the opening statement by National Farmers’ Federation Acting CEO Charlie Thomas, who appeared before the 3G Shutdown Senate Inquiry Public Hearing late yesterday. Thank you for the opportunity to appear today. The livelihoods of Australian farming families are intrinsically tied to accessible, reliable, affordable, and high-quality connectivity. Telstra and Optus commenced the […]
Tags: Rural Affairs
5 months ago
Today the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties is holding a public hearing on the UAE CEPA today. The below is the opening statement by National Farmers’ Federation General Manager of Economics and Trade, Chris Young who will appear at noon today. Thank you for the opportunity to appear today. The success of agriculture in Australia […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
5 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation’s flagship conference is back with a bold new look and a fresh new location. Mark September 23-25 in your calendars for AgXchange Australia, set to take place on the Gold Coast. NFF President David Jochinke said it was the first time in many years the nation’s premier agricultural networking event […]
5 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation has applauded the National Small Business Strategy backing right to repair “especially in agriculture and farming” as part of much needed competition policy reforms. NFF President David Jochinke said the Strategy acknowledged what farmers had been clearly saying – right to repair could help ease cost pressures, lift productivity and improve […]
5 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) appreciates the opportunity provided by the Department to provide feedback regarding the nineteen sunsetting methodologies under the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme. Nineteen ACCU Scheme methodologies are due to sunset between present-day and 1 April 2026. The NFF is formally seeking that the following methodologies are retained and/or remade: […]
Tags: Natural Resource Management
5 months ago
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