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 […]
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 […]