Super Tax tops the list of farmers’ priorities for new parliament
As the new Federal Parliament sits for the first time this week, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is urging Senators to reject the proposed Super Tax. The NFF and its members have strongly opposed to the Super Tax since the Bill* was introduced in the last Parliament, given the threat it poses to the 17,000 […]
Fair Work Ombudsman goes MIA on ag businesses’ futures
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is disappointed by the Fair Work Ombudsman’s (FWO) recent review into the definition of a “small business employer”, under the Fair Work Act. The review failed to deliver any substantive recommendations, instead advising the Federal Government to consider whether further work is warranted. NFF President David Jochinke said the report’s […]
NFF Lunch and Learn Series discusses a food security strategy
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has launched its new ‘NFF Lunch and Learn’ series with a compelling inaugural session centred on Australia’s food security. Held on 30 June 2025, the first event attracted more than 80 participants from across NFF member organisations. The feature presentation was delivered by Andrew Henderson, lead author of the National […]
Value of vegetables, flowers, nursery and turf all going backwards
Latest statistics by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have revealed the value of Australian vegetable, cut flower, nursery and turf industries all went backwards in FY24. Jolyon Burnett, chair of the NFF Horticulture Council, said the latest data provided sombre reading despite some bright spots, and should give cause for reflection by those responsible […]
Horticulture industry calls for compliance shake up
The peak body representing the interests of the national horticulture industry has today called on all levels of government and supply chain partners to commit to an urgent review of the burden of compliance being carried by business. Jolyon Burnett, chair of the National Farmers’ Federation Horticulture Council, said many smaller businesses are anecdotally […]
NFF welcomes Minister’s visit to drought-hit South Australia
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Federal Minister for Agriculture, Julie Collins’ visit to drought-affected regions of South Australia, describing it an important step in acknowledging the worsening crisis facing rural communities. NFF President David Jochinke said the visit today and tomorrow provided an opportunity for the Minister to hear directly from farmers […]
Farmers ready to work with re-elected Labor Government
The National Farmers’ Federation congratulates Anthony Albanese and the ALP on their re-election. NFF President David Jochinke said the agricultural sector stands ready to work constructively with the Government. “We look forward to continuing our engagement with Prime Minister Albanese and the Ministry team on the issues that matter to farmers and the rural communities […]
NFF calls on federal leaders to show up on drought
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is urging politicians to keep a focus on drought conditions being felt across many areas of the country. NFF President David Jochinke said it was imperative that whoever formed Government on 3 May 2025, understood the reality being faced by many producers. “Producers in large parts of South Australia and […]
Fifty farmer groups call for mental health action
A coalition appealing for urgent mental health action in the agricultural sector has reached 50 members. The major coalition has called on the Federal Government to make an immediate investment of $50 million over five years to support mental health in agriculture. The Coalition for Mental Health and Wellbeing in Agriculture issued its inaugural joint […]
NFF acknowledges Coalition plan for agriculture
Australia’s peak farm body has acknowledged the release of the Coalition’s agriculture policy – as Australians prepare to head to the polls on Saturday. NFF President David Jochinke said the Plan for Agriculture – combined with the Coalition’s policies on water – promised to deliver several of the NFF’s election priorities related to food security, […]