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A landmark report released today reveals strong consumer demand for authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander agricultural products, with buyers willing to pay a premium for goods that carry cultural integrity and verified provenance. The Indigenous Agriculture Product Framework project was commissioned by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, through a $1.93 million grant, […]
9 hours ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) notes the Federal Government’s response to the Independent Review of the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) Act 2018, as well as the announcement of two additional loan products. NFF President Hamish McIntyre said today’s announcement follows months of sustained advocacy by the NFF and its members for the Government to respond […]
1 day ago
Australia’s peak farm advocacy organisation says the Federal Government must hold its nerve in negotiations with the European Union, warning that a substandard deal would fail both Australian farmers and the national interest. National Farmers’ Federation President Hamish McIntyre said farmers want an agreement with the EU, but not one that cements an uneven playing […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
1 day ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracy Sullivan to its board. Dr Sullivan fills the casual vacancy created when Hamish McIntyre was elected President. Located in Western Australia’s Kimberley region, Dr Sullivan is an experienced cattle veterinarian with more than two decades working across the supply chain. Her career […]
2 days ago
Comments attributable to NFF President Hamish McIntyre The 2030 Roadmap’s $100 billion target has long been our sector’s north star and it’s exciting to see farmers are on track to hit it ahead of time. Today’s ABARES forecast shows agricultural production is on track to reach a record $99.5 billion this year (FY2025-26), a rise […]
1 week ago
For many farmers and rural communities, poor connectivity means that having no reliable way to reach emergency services or assistance can be an everyday reality. Practical solutions exist that would reduce these risks and strengthen safety for those living and working in rural Australia. The NFF implores this inquiry not only to address the serious risks […]
Tags: Trade and Economic, Workforce
2 weeks ago
Australian farmers rely on digital technologies and farm data to drive productivity, manage risk, demonstrate sustainability, and respond to evolving market expectations. The NFF urges the Productivity Commission to consider a combination of regulatory reform and practical support in order to establish a coordinated, farmer-first data access environment in Australia. The NFF’s full submission can […]
Tags: Trade and Economic, Workforce
2 weeks ago
The NFF strongly supports the OFCP as a key mechanism to address the significant and often prohibitive cost of connectivity for Australian farmers and, in turn, a key mechanism to boost the sustainability and productivity of the agriculture sector. The NFF provided detailed feedback on proposed changes to Round 3 of the Program. The NFF’s […]
Tags: Trade and Economic, Workforce
2 weeks ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has secured a Federal Government commitment to extend Right to Repair reforms to agricultural machinery, hailing it a historic win for farmers and a direct result of years of advocacy from the farm sector. Following a meeting of state and territory Treasurers on Friday, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirmed that […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
2 weeks ago
A heartwarming image of a kelpie sleeping on freshly shorn wool has won the 2025 National Agriculture Day photography and video competition, in a record year for entries. The serene photo depicts red kelpie “Hazel” taking a break from yarding sheep with a kip on a pile of fresh wool. Photographer Kiana Waters captured the […]
Tags: AgDay
2 weeks ago
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