NFF Communique on MDB Tour
The National Farmers’ Federation met last week met with farmers and community members across the Murray Darling Basin catchment, from southern Queensland to the mouth of the Murray in South Australia. President Fiona Simson, Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar and representatives of NFF’s member organisations held in meetings in Goondiwindi, St George, Dirranbandi, Walgett, Menindee, […]
Sustainability Initiatives
Sustainability Initiatives Sustainable agricultural practices are at the heart of farming in Australia. The scale, diversity and variability of Australian agriculture demand that Australian farmers maintain the highest standards of land and animal stewardship in order to survive. The Australian agricultural industry’s approach to sustainable agricultural practices is evident across the life cycle of food […]
Littleproud to provide the continuity agriculture needs in tough times
National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson has congratulated David Littleproud on his appointment as Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management. “Having held the agriculture portfolio before and most recently the responsibilities of water, drought, rural finance, natural disaster and emergency management, Minister Littleproud knows the farm sector’s issues better than most,” Ms Simson said. […]
NFF welcomes additional drought relief measures
National Farmers Federation, President Fiona Simson yesterday took part in the first meeting of the Federal Government’s National Drought and North Queensland Flood Response and Recovery Agency Advisory Board, led by Shane Stone, in Orange. The meeting coincided with an announcement of further support for local governments and schools, by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and […]
Natural Capital
Farmers manage 52% of the Australian landscape. The NFF recognises the importance of the environment for Australian agriculture as well as the broader public for the intrinsic soil, water, and living organism services it provides. In order to work towards sustainability, Australian farmers must be afforded market-based recognition for the stewardship of these ecosystem services […]
Murray-Darling Basin Plan
Policy Position The NFF supports a healthy Murray-Darling Basin that truly balances the economic, social and environmental objectives our nation enjoys from our largest river system. The NFF favours the implementation of the Plan, recognising there are a number of improvements which need to be made to make it fairer and more workable. Governments must […]
Immediate help available for farmers affected by bushfire
Today, farmers across southern Australia are continuing to prepare for two days of extreme bushfire danger – ensuring family members, livestock and communities are safe. “The current bushfire situation is unprecedented and our thoughts are with rural Australians during what will be a very dangerous period,” National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson said. Ms Simson […]
Letter from NFF to Ministerial Council regarding fundamental improvements for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan
A letter from the National Farmers’ Federation to the Ministerial Council and its members regarding Fundamental improvements for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Letter from NFF to Ministerial Council – concerns regarding NSW Water Resource Plans
A letter from the National Farmers’ Federation to the Ministerial Council re: concerns regarding NSW Water Resource Plans. The letter can be accessed here – https://www.nff.org.au/shared/6682.pdf
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 […]