Flood-affected farmers urged to apply for grants of up to $50k
National Farmers Federation Chief Executive Tony Mahar said the announcement of new jointly-funded federal and state Government grants to help agriculture rebuild after November’s flood events was good news for farmers. NSW and Queensland farmers can now apply for grants of up to $50,000 to salvage damaged crops and stock, rebuild fences and replace machinery. […]
New podcast takes Australians behind the farm gate
Just in time for holiday listening the National Farmers Federation has unveiled a new podcast Australian Farmers – Telling Our Story, an immersive series designed to better connect Australians with their food and fibre and the practices and personalities behind the farm gate.The podcast is hosted by Channel 7 weather presenter, newsreader and former Gundagai local, […]
Flood-affected farmers urged to seek help if needed
NFF President Fiona Simson is encouraging farmers to take care of themselves and their families as the flood situation in NSW continues to unfold. “This situation across parts of the grainbelt in NSW and Queensland is still playing out and unfortunately many farmers won’t know the extent of the damage until waters recede. With more […]
COP, Landcare & biosecurity on the agenda at NFF’s 36th Members Council Meeting
The thirty-sixth meeting of the National Farmers’ Federation Members Council and the 2021 NFF Annual General Meeting were held via video connection yesterday. Little more than a week since the conclusion of negotiations at the Glasgow Climate Conference, delegates were provided with a comprehensive briefing on the process and outcomes of negotiations and the impact […]
Forrest’s Fuel Tax Credits fantasy should not pass ‘go’
Australia’s peak farm body has ridiculed a policy proposal to scrap the Fuel Tax Credits Scheme – reportedly being floated by Andrew Forrest – saying it would be devastating to regional Australia.National Farmers’ Federation Chief Executive, Tony Mahar, said it was bad policy that would damage livelihoods in country areas.“Fuel tax credits exist to fix […]
NFF welcomes water market reform advisory group
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the appointment of eight members to the Advisory Group on water markets in the Murray-Darling Basin. “The NFF is pleased to see the Group has a well-balanced mix of stakeholder representatives, technical experts, and especially, water users. We also support the appointment of Mr Daryl Quinlivan as principal adviser […]
Statement by NFF President, Fiona Simson on ‘The Plan to Deliver Net Zero’
The Government’s Plan confirms, beyond doubt, what we already knew: our farmers and our agricultural lands hold the key to delivering Australia’s 2050 goal.The NFF has been a leading advocate for a fair and planned transition to economy wide Net Zero. We recognised the economic and environmental imperative of Net Zero, and sought to be […]
Horticulture Sustainability Framework a positive step in the right direction
The National Farmers’ Federation Horticulture Council has welcomed the release of the Horticulture Sustainability Framework, with the Council labelling the framework as a ‘practical step forward for the industry’. The framework was launched today by the industry’s research and development corporation, Hort Innovation, and highlights areas of interest such as limiting food waste, boosting water […]
Climate policy opinion editorial
Climate change: for the National Farmers’ Federation it’s not that complicated. We want a strong future for farmers and agriculture. Simple. The NFF supports an economy wide net zero emissions target by 2050 but only where it makes economic sense to do so, and only where there is no unnecessary red tape. Farmers must not […]
ACCC Murray-Darling Basin water markets inquiry Interim report
The submission argues for a priority to be placed on regulating the conduct of water brokers and intermediaries and improve trade processes and transparency. A key principle is that any recommendations to amend policies should reflect sound water governance principles, not just to improve the market. Several options have been proposed to address these concerns […]