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Farm and household help for mice management welcomed


The National Farmers’ Federation is relieved that help is on its way to assist NSW farmers and communities currently under siege from an unrelenting mouse plague. A $50 million package announced by the NSW Government today will deliver free-of-charge grain treatment at sites across the state and rebates for the cost of baits: $500 for […]

14 May 2021


Farmers meet in Canberra during Budget week


The National Farmers’ Federation and its members, met in Canberra this week for the 34th NFF Members Council, bringing together state farming organisations and peak commodity councils to discuss the key issues facing the sector. The two days was the first face-to-face meeting of the NFF membership since late 2019 when much of the country […]


Budget supports farmers to continue to supercharge Australia’s economic recovery


Tonight’s Federal Budget has delivered a shot in the arm for agriculture and regional Australia with welcomed investment in biosecurity, infrastructure, trade, telecommunications, climate change adaptation and health services. NFF President Fiona Simson said the 2021-2022 Budget papers specifically referenced the NFF-led goal for agriculture to be Australia’s next $100 billion industry by 2030 and […]

11 May 2021


Government must invest in trade, workforce development & climate adaptation


The NFF has made the case for investment in trade development, climate adaptation and the expansion of agriculture’s workforce ahead of Tuesday’s Federal Budget. The NFF’s ask for $400 million over four years to fix Australia’s ailing biosecurity system was addressed this week, with the Government committing the lion’s share of that amount to cutting […]

7 May 2021


Regional Towards 2030 Forums check progress on $100b goal


The National Farmers Federation is today announcing the launch of the Towards 2030 Forum Series supported by Telstra. Held in partnership with state farming organisations, this series will see one-day forums held in each state and territory. Each forum will bring together farming and regional leaders to take stock of progress towards the NFF’s goal […]

5 May 2021


Farmers’ pleas answered with big bucks for biosecurity


The Federal Government has heeded calls led by the National Farmers Federation and its members to up the ante on biosecurity funding and innovation with an almost $371 million investment announced in Rockhampton today. The package is just shy of the NFF’s ask for $400 million over four years to expand and modernise Australia’s ailing […]

4 May 2021


Growers and farm workers asked to help protect piece rates


The NFF is calling on growers and workers in the horticulture sector to take part in a survey which aims to confirm the importance of piece rates as a payment model. Fruit and vegetable growers require workers for short intensive periods of picking and packing who are productive and capable of getting the produce off […]

30 April 2021


Farmers and banks working together


The National Farmers’ Federation and Australian banks have agreed to hold a regular summit to discuss issues affecting farmers across Australia. The first meeting was held yesterday and attended by NFF CEO Tony Mahar and ABA CEO Anna Bligh, along with representatives from banks and state and territory farming bodies. NFF CEO Tony Mahar said […]


Farmers support Stop Food Waste Day 2021


The National Farmers Federation is reiterating its goal to halve food waste by 2030 on this year’s Stop Food Waste Day.Stop Food Waste Day aims to bring awareness and reduce food waste on farms and in homes. “In Australia, up to 25 percent of all vegetables produced do not leave the farm,” NFF President Fiona […]


81 new projects to boost bush mobile & broadband services


The Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition (RRRCC) has congratulated the Federal Government on the announcement of the long-awaited Regional Connectivity Program (RCP). The program will embark on 81 place-based telecommunications infrastructure projects to improve mobile and broadband services in the bush. The investment of more than $90 million will deliver rural and regional individuals […]


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