Ministers take landmark step on government-industry approach to long-term drought prepardeness

An important step towards ensuring Australia is better prepared for droughts into the future was taken at a meeting of Commonwealth, state and territory agriculture ministers in Moree today. The National Farmers’ Federation addressed the AgMin meeting on its long-term drought policy. The document, which has the support of NFF’s 35 members, maps a government-industry […]

Submission to the Water for the Environmental Special Account review

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the invitation to make a submission to the Independent Review of the Water for the Environment Special Account (WESA). The NFF is the peak national body representing farmers and, more broadly, agriculture across Australia. On matters related to water, the NFF is the only national body that brings a […]

NFF & KPMG reveal opportunities to unlock new income for farmers

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and KPMG Australia (KPMG) today released research showing new opportunities for farmers to unlock the value of natural capital, such as the land and ecosystems that underpin farm production. The new sustainable finance mechanisms could unlock billions in additional farm income. The report shows an immediate opportunity to implement sustainable […]

NFF & KPMG reveal opportunities to unlock new income for farmers

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and KPMG Australia (KPMG) today released research showing new opportunities for farmers to unlock the value of natural capital, such as the land and ecosystems that underpin farm production. The new sustainable finance mechanisms could unlock billions in additional farm income. The report shows an immediate opportunity to implement sustainable […]

Farmers in agreement that the Murray Darling Basin Plan needs fixing

In Canberra today, the National Farmers Federation met with representatives of the Speak Up 4 Water rally. NFF CEO Tony Mahar said NFF and its members and those taking part in the peaceful protest were largely in agreement. “Today’s discussions were robust but constructive. We all want a better outcome. “The NFF and Speak Up […]

Statement by NFF President Fiona Simson on the Murray Darling Basin Plan

The National Farmers Federation shares many of the concerns being expressed by farmers rallying in Canberra tomorrow in relation to the Murray Darling Basin Plan. We have continued to advocate, increasingly stridently, for changes and reforms to the way the Plan is being implemented and welcome the support from farmers also seeking to improve the […]

Statement on NFF President on southern basin meetings

Last week, I led a delegation of NFF and representatives of NFF member organisations in meetings with farmer representatives and others in the southern basin communities of Griffith, Mildura and surrounds. These are communities under pressure. Under pressure from drought, from high water prices, from low general security water allocations and from uncertainty. It’s fair […]

Statement on NFF President on southern basin meetings

Last week, I led a delegation of NFF and representatives of NFF member organisations in meetings with farmer representatives and others in the southern basin communities of Griffith, Mildura and surrounds. These are communities under pressure. Under pressure from drought, from high water prices, from low general security water allocations and from uncertainty. It’s fair […]