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 […]
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 […]