Interim report recommends mandatory code to combat alarming challenges in poultry sector
Comments attributable to Tony Mahar, NFF chief executive The National Farmers’ Federation has today released its interim report towards creating greater market transparency and competition in the poultry meat sector, following concerns raised by growers and the competition watchdog. In 2020 the ACCC’s Perishable Agricultural Goods Inquiry highlighted significant concerns about practices in the Australian […]
NFF launches free information service to boost on-farm digital and agtech adoption
Digital and agtech adoption on Australian farms has been held back by connectivity issues and digital literacy, but this complex landscape will now be easier to navigate with the launch of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) On Farm Connectivity Information Service. The independent Information Service will provide free, practical, tailored support for farmers through the […]
New scheme to protect farm data reaches major milestone
The National Farmers’ Federation today announces the first three products to be certified under the Australian Farm Data Code. In an important milestone for the Code, Pairtree Intelligence, FarmSimple, and Western Australia’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development all had products certified. The Code is the first of its kind in Australia, intending to […]
Sustainability Framework to demonstrate agriculture’s credentials
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has announced its continuing partnership with the Australian Government to further develop the Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework (AASF). The AASF aligns industry sustainability measurement to common environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The framework will enable Australian agriculture to demonstrate its sustainability credentials […]
New certification scheme to protect farm data
The National Farmers’ Federation has today released a new certification scheme, aimed at helping farmers choose tools and services which protect their farm data. The new scheme – which builds on existing schemes available in the United States and New Zealand – will certify products marketed to farmers to ensure they comply with the Australian […]
Submission on Implementation Plan for the National Agricultural Traceability Strategy 2023-2028
Robust traceability standards, systems and technologies are centric to ensuring consumers’ continued confidence in Australian agricultural products. The National Agricultural Traceability Strategy (the Strategy) will bolster Australia’s capacity to demonstrate the quality, safety and sustainability of our agricultural products at a time when consumers and international trading partners are demanding increased transparency over agricultural supply […]
Submission to inquiry into the implications of severe weather events on the national regional, rural, and remote road network
Australian agriculture is heavily dependent on freight and logistics. Everything produced on an Australian farm will be transported on an Australian road before it reaches its final consumer. Farmers require safe, efficient, and competitive road infrastructure to get their products to consumers and maintain viable businesses. The impact of severe weather events on the national […]
Improved traceability aims to unlock better returns for farmers
The National Farmers Federation has welcomed a shot in the arm for the sector’s goal to reach $100 billion in farm gate output by 2030 with the Government significantly bolstering investment in the traceability of Australian agricultural products. NFF CEO Tony Mahar said $64.8 million to expand and streamline traceability, as announced by Agriculture Minister […]
Consultation paper – Regional Data Hub: understanding and responding to regional data needs
The NFF, broader agriculture industry and the Australian Government have a target of growing Australian agriculture to $100 billion by 2030. Achieving this target, through improved competitiveness, is a shared responsibility and requires commitment from all levels of government and all agricultural industries. Read more here.
NFF Code sets the ground rules for farm data
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today released the first iteration of the Australian Farm Data Code (the Code), in a move designed to help farmers embrace new technologies while maintaining confidence in how their data is used. The landmark Code is the result of collaborative effort led by the NFF, bringing together agricultural technology […]