We Are Australian Farmers
In the city or the country we’re all part of the same cycle…. we are Australian farmers. We Are Australian Farmers is the beginning of a new conversation between farmers and the community designed to better connect all Australians with agriculture and people behind it. As the leader of Australian agriculture, the National Farmers’ Federation […]
Farmers lead a celebration of the shared values of all Australians
Australian farmers hold a special place in the hearts and minds of Australians, with people from all walks of life giving generously and providing a myriad of support during times in need. However, new research by the National Farmers’ Federation reveals over two thirds of urban dwellers have no connection to farming, agriculture or rural […]
Statement on dairy industry re-regulation
National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson said recognition that dairy farmers were under pressure was welcomed. “Consecutive tough seasons and resulting sky-rocketing water and grain prices are further eroding dairy farmers’ already small profit margins,” Ms Simson said. However, Ms Simson said the NFF did not support calls for market re-regulation “While domestic milk consumption […]
NFF releases report card on progress towards $100 billion goal
The National Farmers’ Federation has today released an assessment of the sector’s performance 12 months on from the launch of its goal for agriculture to be a $100 billion industry by 2030. The plan behind the goal, the 2030 Roadmap, has driven a conversation across industry and government about how Australian agriculture can reach $100bn […]
NFF leads Inland Rail Community Engagement Roundtable
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the opportunity to host a Community Engagement Roundtable with the Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack, Drought Minister David Littleproud and Regional Services Minister and Parkes MP, Mark Coulton, in Sydney tomorrow. The Roundtable will take stock of the Inland Rail route selection and community engagement to date. It will […]
Statutory consultation on regulations to amend the genetically modified (GM) food crops moratorium in South Australia
The NFF strongly supports the right of farmers to adopt the method of production best suited to their business needs, be that utilising GM, conventional, organic or any combination of these methods of production. We therefore support the proposed regulations, which will facilitate grower choice in mainland South Australia, promote investment in research and development […]
Submission to the Productivity Commission Draft Report ‘Remote Area Tax Concessions and Payments’
The NFF recommends that the Zone Tax Offset and remote area concessions for Fringe Benefits Tax be maintained.
RRRCC Media: Bush Communications Coalition in Canberra to keep regional telecommunications on the national agenda
Every Australian deserves access to reliable, affordable, quality voice and data services, irrespective of where they live. This is the message the Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition (RRRCC) is delivering to Parliamentarians in Canberra today. A delegation of representatives from RRRCC member organisations has travelled to Canberra to meet Members and Senators of the […]
Native Title uncertainty constrains top end's fortunes
The National Farmers’ Federation is supporting Northern Territory cattle producers as they manage ongoing uncertainty surrounding Native Title. NFF CEO Tony Mahar said recent court decisions and proposals for legislative change had cast a shadow over the understanding reached as a consequence of the Native Title Act 1993. ‘Provisions under this legislation were to design […]
Senate supports quad bike safety change, why won't the Government?
The National Farmers’ Federation is buoyed by the Senate’s support for Greens Agriculture spokesperson Janet Rice’s motion to implore the Government to act now on quad bike safety. “It speaks volumes that the Senate came together to emphatically pass a motion to call on the Government to mandate operator protection devices (OPDs) on all new […]