Prime Agricultural Land
Policy Position The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) recognises the importance of prime agricultural land. The long-term success of the agricultural industry will be dependent on continued access to land and water resources and requires a longterm strategy centred on the productivity of our food and fibre systems. Prime agricultural land is a crucial consideration in […]
Government's investment will fuel agriculture's renewable goal
The National Farmers’ Federation has a goal for Australia’s farm energy sources to be 50% renewable by 2030. NFF CEO Tony Mahar said today’s pledge by the Federal Government to inject $1 billion in new energy generation, storage and transmission would assist in achieving that goal. “While renewable energy investment continues to develop at pace, […]
Farmers seek changes to cumbersome federal environment law
The Nationals Farmers’ Federation has high hopes for a review of the core tenet of federal environment law. The release of the terms of reference and announcement of the independent panel to undertake the 10-year statutory review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999 was released today. NFF CEO Tony Mahar said […]
NFF Response to discussion paper examining opportunities for further abatement
The National Farmers Federation (NFF) welcomes the invitation to prepare a submission to the Carbon Abatement Expert Panel discussion paper examining opportunities for further carbon abatement. In the transition towards a low carbon future, the farm sector will play a key role in reducing emissions consistent with the Paris Target Agreement. To view the full […]
NFF meets with PM to discuss immediate and long-term drought management
The National Farmers Federation met with Prime Minister, Scott Morrison last night to discuss both what more could be done to assist farmers and communities managing this drought and a long-term policy to guide the nation’s response to future droughts. Drought Minister David Littleproud and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack also attended the meeting. “The […]
NFF acknowledges Government's ongoing response to drought
National Farmers’ Federation President, Fiona Simson has acknowledged the priority focus the Federal Government continues to give to assisting farmers to manage drought. “We certainly appreciate Prime Minister Morrison’s commitment to continuing to listen to and engage with, drought-affected farmers and communities,” Ms Simson said. “The more than $7 billion in assistance the Government has […]
Prime Minister’s drought assistance helpful but a new approach desperately needed
The National Farmers’ Federation said the Federal Government’s announcement of ongoing assistance to support farmers and rural and regional communities to manage the current drought was some good news in what are tough times. “While drought is a feature of the Australian landscape and farmers are well practiced at managing dry times, for some these […]
NFF & CEFC back ready-made clean energy solutions for Australian farmers
In an Australian first, the CEFC and the National Farmers Federation (NFF) have collaborated to back ready-made clean energy solutions for Australian farmers, with the twin goals of increasing on-farm efficiency and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. In a practical new guide for Australia’s 85,000 farming enterprises, the CEFC and the NFF have identified 51 opportunities […]
NFF joins Queensland farmers in plea for sensible regulation
The National Farmers’ Federation is supporting Queensland farmers in their ongoing call for sensible regulation. Led by NFF member, AgForce Queensland, the state’s rural sector continues to rally against draconian regulation in regards to native vegetation management and the protection of the Great Barrier Reef. “Australian farmers are the ultimate environmentalists. Nation-wide farmers manage more […]
Former NFF President heads up Future Drought Fund Consultative Committee
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed today’s announcement of the Future Drought Fund Consultative Committee, to be led by former NFF President, Brent Finlay. “The Committee includes esteemed Australians with a collective broad-cross section of skills and expertise and a passion and affinity for agriculture and it’s future,” NFF President Fiona Simson said. The NFF […]