Australians turn out to celebrate the biggest National Agriculture Day yet
In shearing sheds, paddocks, schools, homes and offices more than 150 events will take place across Australia today to celebrate National Agriculture Day. In it’s fourth year, AgDay celebrates the plentiful, quality, safe food and fibre produced in Australia and the men, women and families behind it – our farmers and our farm workforce. NFF […]
NFF releases new ‘I Love Farmers’ t-shirt just in time for National Agriculture Day
Due to popular demand, Australians can now show their support for farmers by owning their very own limited release ‘I Love Farmers’ t-shirt. The special ‘I Love Farmers’ collection also features a trucker cap, apron, tote bag and bumper sticker and is now available here, just in time for National Agriculture Day, on Friday 20 […]
One month to National Agriculture Day 2020
The countdown is on to National Agriculture Day on Friday 20 November with all Australians urged to start planning their celebrations. “COVID-19 has highlighted how lucky we are to have a strong and vibrant agriculture industry driven by our farmers,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. “Despite coming off one of the worst droughts on record, […]
Australia celebrates its first National Agriculture Day
Australians from all walks of life are being urged to get involved today, as we celebrate our first National Agriculture & Related Industries Day (AgDay). AgDay is a national day to celebrate the remarkable contribution of agriculture to Australia’s economy and society. President of the National Farmers’ Federation, Fiona Simson, says it’s a celebration everyone […]
Government announces $206,000 for NFF to bolster farm sector leadership capability on National Agriculture Day
On National Agriculture Day (AgDay), the farm sector’s peak body, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed $206,000 in Federal Government funding for the development of leadership and advocacy capability across agricultural representation. The announcement was made by Assistant Minister for Agriculture & Water Resources Hon Luke Hartsuyker MP, at a special AgDay event at […]
Essential farm facts guide sets scene for National Agriculture Day
• Each year, on average each Australian farmer feeds 600 people. • Agriculture powers 1.6 million Australian jobs. • Australian farmers manage 48 per cent of the nation’s landmass. • In the past decade, our primary industries have led the nation in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. • There are 85,681 Australian agricultural businesses that have […]
National day to celebrate agriculture and related industries launched
From Broome to Bordertown, Bundaberg to Brunswick, all Australians are encouraged to celebrate the nation’s farm sector on November 21. National Agriculture and Related Industries Day (AgDay) is the brainchild of Mrs Gina Rinehart and is being supported in its development by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and the Federal Department of Agriculture & Water […]