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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is pleased to announce Troy Williams’ appointment as its new Chief Executive, effective 3 March 2025. His leadership will focus on delivering measurable outcomes for the agricultural sector and NFF’s member organisations, ensuring farmers remain at the forefront of national policy and reform. “Troy is recognised for his exceptional ability […]
6 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation’s flagship gap-year program AgCAREERSTART has begun for another year, with dozens of young people kicking off their agricultural careers this week. AgCAREERSTART connects farmers with 17-25 year olds who are looking to work on Australian farms. Participants are provided a job, dedicated pastoral support, training and development grants, and […]
Tags: AgCAREERSTART, Workforce
6 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has received the final report from Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) into the future of our food supply chain workforce. NFF President David Jochinke said the report had failed to provide the workforce data needed to underpin policy and business decisions – which was the problem the Government had […]
Tags: Workforce
6 months ago
By NFF President, David ‘DJ’ Jochinke The impending Federal Election will be a defining moment for Australian agriculture. The possibility of a minority government; global trade uncertainty with Donald Trump at the helm of the US; and the climate targets that are racing towards us, could all have an impact on our sector this year. […]
Tags: leadership
6 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed funding for a third round of the On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP). Announced today by the Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland MP, the OFCP is designed to assist farmers to adopt advanced connected machinery and sensor technology. In previous rounds of the program, farmers have benefited from a 50% […]
Tags: Farm Business, Rural Affairs
6 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed nine new faces to its National Agricultural Leadership Program (NALP). The 2025 cohort will undergo the policy making and leadership program under the guidance of industry mentors. NFF President David Jochinke congratulated the passionate emerging leaders. “This program is such a fantastic way to upskill in […]
Tags: leadership
6 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Horticulture Council is encouraging Australians to make thoughtful shopping choices this festive season to save money, eat well, and support Aussie farmers. With just three simple changes, holiday shoppers can create a delicious and thrifty Christmas spread while backing Australian agriculture. Three Easy Ways to Shop Smarter This Christmas 1. […]
Tags: horticulture
7 months ago
The NFF is supportive of maintaining public ownership of NBN Co for the foreseeable future and, as such, supports ensuring that strong safeguards exist to privatisation. The risks and implications associated with the privatisation of NBN CO are serious. A commercially driven approach to broadband delivery in rural and remote areas will risk reduced coverage, […]
Tags: Rural Affairs, telecommunications
7 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to make asubmission to the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties inquiry into theComprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Australia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). On the 6th of November the NFF publicly welcomed both the signing of the CEPA as well as the Memorandum of Understanding […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
7 months ago
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (RTIRC) 2024 report and is calling for urgent action to address connectivity gaps at a time when frustrations at a high. NFF President David Jochinke said: “Frustration over rural connectivity is at boiling point, and the four-fold increase in engagement in the 2024 review […]
Tags: Farm Business, Rural Affairs
7 months ago
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