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, […]
To Feast or Famine remains a question
Comments attributable to NFF Horticulture Council Chair Jolyon Burnett: As we enter the closing stages of the 2025 Federal Election campaign, it is good to see both major political parties—Labor and the Coalition—recognising the critical importance of the horticulture sector to Australia’s food security, economic prosperity, and environmental sustainability. The NFF Horticulture Council’s election platform, […]
NFF federal election scorecard puts parties under the microscope
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today released its 2025 Federal Election Scorecard, revealing how the major parties stack up when it comes to agriculture and regional Australia. NFF President David Jochinke said farmers – and all Australians who care about where their food and fibre comes from – would head to the ballot box […]
Agriculture workforce options under attack
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has issued a stark warning that mounting red tape and increasingly complex labour laws are choking access to the workers agriculture desperately needs, placing Australia’s food security, farm viability, and regional economies at serious risk. NFF President David Jochinke said that workforce access is shaping up to be one of […]
Let’s get the bush connected this election
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called for commitments from all sides of politics to bridge the digital divide for rural and regional Australians in this election. NFF President David Jochinke said that while significant investment has been made in recent years, we’re still a long way from fixing the rural and regional connectivity problem. […]
NFF welcomes $20 billion commitment to the regions
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Coalition’s decision to establish a $20 billion Regional Australia Future Fund (RAFF), if elected on May 3. NFF President David Jochinke said it was great to see policy options being put forward to secure, long-term funding for regional Australia, with the Coalition forecasting the RAFF will deliver […]
NFF calls for better business agenda
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today joined a united front of organisations seeking a stronger commitment to the nation’s businesses in the next term of parliament. Twenty business groups, led by the Business Council of Australia, have today asked parliamentarians for a new agenda that backs all businesses. NFF CEO Troy Williams said agriculture […]
NFF closely monitoring Queensland floods impact
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is closely monitoring the ongoing flooding across parts of Queensland, expressing deep concern for the farmers, graziers, and rural communities facing the brunt of this natural disaster. Significant rainfall has caused widespread flooding, leading to serious disruptions to farming operations, the loss of livestock and crops, and the destruction of […]