Sweet ag scene wows judges

A heartwarming image of a kelpie sleeping on freshly shorn wool has won the 2025 National Agriculture Day photography and video competition, in a record year for entries. The serene photo depicts red kelpie “Hazel” taking a break from yarding sheep with a kip on a pile of fresh wool. Photographer Kiana Waters captured the […]

Stand with the Land this AgDay

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has urged the public to get behind farmers and agriculture this Friday, 21 November for National Agriculture Day. NFF President Hamish McIntyre said the annual event is a wonderful chance to celebrate the people behind our nation’s food and fibre. “This year’s theme, ‘Stand with the Land’ is a powerful […]

National Ag Day photo and video competition is live

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is excited to announce that the 2025 National Agriculture Day photo and video competition is officially open. With just a month to go until Ag Day on Friday 21 November, people have the chance to win a share in $5,000 cash thanks to competition sponsors Syngenta. Ag Day is all […]

New look, new theme for Ag Day 2025

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has announced a refreshed approach to this year’s National Agriculture Day celebrations – and this Friday the public can find out how they can get behind it. NFF President David Jochinke said this year’s theme, Stand with the Land, honours the sector’s trials and tribulations. “We’ve given Ag Day this […]

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 […]

New NFF Chief Executive: Put famers at the heart of the federal election policy debate

As Australia moves towards the next federal election, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is making one thing clear – the policy debate must be about farmers and the communities they support. On his first day on the job, the new NFF Chief Executive, Troy Williams, says the organisation’s immediate priority is to ensure that agricultural […]

#AgDayAU photo competition captures the spirit of agriculture

A grinning musterer taking a mob of cattle out at sunset has taken out the top prize in the 2024 National Agriculture Day photo and video competition. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said Bronte Tremlett’s striking shot won the judges over in a record field of 500 entries. “Undoubtedly agriculture provides some of the […]

Grow you good thing! Celebrate National Agriculture Day this Friday

The countdown is on to the biggest day on the agricultural calendar, with farmers and everyday Australians tipping their hats to Aussie grown food and fibre this Friday, November 15 for National Agriculture Day. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said AgDay and the theme “Grow you good thing!” was all about celebrating Aussie grown […]

National photo comp reopens for AgDay

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today opened its popular photography competition, ahead of National AgDay next month.  NFF President David Jochinke said the competition attracts hundreds of entries each year.  “It’s a real highlight of AgDay celebrations to see the amazing snaps of life on the land from every corner of this beautiful country,” […]

Public thanks farmers for critical food and fibre

Hundreds of messages gathered on National Agriculture Day have been collated as the ultimate Christmas gift to Australian farmers. Now in its seventh year, Ag Day – or #AgDayAU – gives all Australians the opportunity to celebrate and learn about farming and the production of food and fibre. A month on from the event and […]