Statement on the glyphosate verdict
Comments attributable to NFF President David Jochinke The National Farmers’ Federation notes the decision by Justice Michael Lee today in the Glyphosate class action. As a farmers and stewards of the land, it’s important we use products that are safe for humans and the environment. Glyphosate is one of the most common products farmers and […]
Anti-farming report a cheap shot at agriculture
The nation’s peak farm body has hit back at the Australian Conservation Foundation’s The Future of Food Report, as an ill-informed swipe at farmers and food companies. The report lambasts supermarkets and food businesses for not setting deforestation targets. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said it was incredibly disappointing to see this kind of […]
3G shutdown: Senate inquiry public hearing
Today the Senate’s Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee is holding a public hearing on the shutdown of the 3G mobile network. Below is the opening statement by National Farmers’ Federation Deputy CEO, Charlie Thomas: The NFF thanks the Committee for the opportunity to appear today. Since its introduction in 2006, the 3G […]
New APVMA leadership have their work cut out
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the appointment of the new Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt appointed Dr Catherine Ainsworth as the APVMA Board Chair for a four-year term from today. Further, the APVMA Board has appointed Scott Hansen […]
NFF celebrates milestone in Indigenous agricultural project
The National Farmers’ Federation is proud to release the first progress report as part of the Indigenous Agricultural Product Framework project, marking a significant step forward in elevating opportunities for Indigenous agriculture. NFF President David Jochinke said the report was testament to the dedication and engagement of the stakeholders whose insights had been instrumental in […]
NFF condemns ‘appalling attack’ on cattle class action victims
National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke has labelled the Federal Government’s recent correspondence on the live cattle class action as an “appalling attack on victims”. In a letter the Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus sent to the NFF and provided to media last week, the Government has accused the victims of trying to line their pockets. “This […]
Horticulture squeezes the lemon on supermarket reform
The NFF Horticulture Council has today welcomed both the final report by Dr Craig Emerson as part of his review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, and the Federal Government response. The final report builds on an earlier interim report tabled by Dr Emerson that foreshadowed already firm recommendations on making the Code […]
NFF hails big stick changes in Emerson’s final report
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the final report of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct Independent Review by Dr Craig Emerson and the Federal Government’s acceptance of all 11 recommendations. NFF Acting Chief Executive Officer Charlie Thomas said the report backed the peak farming body’s calls to better protect growers. This includes making the […]
Statement on Australia’s national energy plan
Acting CEO Charlie Thomas responds to the Coalition’s announcement on nuclear and Australia’s energy future. Australian farmers and regional communities are warning policymakers the debate around Australia’s energy mix must come back to the people and land it impacts. The NFF’s position remains that Australia’s national energy policies must deliver affordable, reliable and increasingly lower […]
Live sheep exports: House of Representatives Standing Committee public hearing
Today the House of Representatives, Standing Committee is holding the first of two public hearings on the legislation to end live sheep exports by sea. Below is the opening statement by National Farmers’ Federation Acting CEO, Charlie Thomas: Thank you for the opportunity to appear today and share our members’ serious concerns about this proposed […]