Farmers contribute to low emissions agriculture plan
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the opportunity today to hear more about, and provide contributions to, the plan that will help shape agriculture’s contribution in Australia’s journey to net zero by 2050. NFF Chief Executive Officer Tony Mahar attended today’s roundtable, hosted by the Minister for Agriculture, Julie Collins, to discuss the Agriculture and […]
New report estimates Indigenous agriculture generates $1.4 billion
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed a new report detailing the economic potential of Indigenous agricultural products. The study also examined the value of a credential system that would enable Indigenous-made agricultural products to be labelled and differentiated in market. NFF President David Jochinke said it was important to have figures to support the labelling […]
Basin announcement big on spin, leaves critical questions unanswered
The National Farmers’ Federation has raised its eyebrows at today’s announcement the Federal Government has received 1000 responses to the southern Murray-Darling Basin open tender process. NFF Water Committee Chair Malcolm Holm said the announcement by Minister for Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek raised significant questions for farmers in Australia’s food bowl. “While the Minister […]
Nature Repair Committee Outline of the Biodiversity Assessment Instrument
This entire document ignores farmers’ knowledge and understanding of the landscape as it delegates significant influence to outside groups with regards to the assessment process. It is important to recognise and codify that the sustainable management of Australia’s landscape by successive generations of farming families have resulted in an expert understanding and knowledge of nature, […]
Ecological Knowledge System (EKS)
The NFF supports the development of a transparent information source and biodiversity assessment capability for the Nature Repair Market that is aligned to support a range of market methodologies. It is essential that the Nature Repair Committee maintain a priority focus on undertaking work to deliver EKS coverage across all of Australia. This will ensure […]
Nature Repair (Replanting Native Forest and Woodand Ecosystems) Methodology Determination 2024
In recognition that more options are a positive outcome for landholders, the NFF expresses our in-principle support for the development of a methodology for the replanting of native forest and woodland ecosystems. This proposed methodology falls far short of Government’s intended vision and aspiration of a Nature Repair Market. This methodology appears to be more […]
National Drought Policy
Drought is a fundamental characteristic of Australia’s landscape and agricultural sector. Along with other climate challenges, Australian producers have demonstrated intrinsic resilience in the face of historical periods of drought, with the sector delivering sustained growth over many decades.A key factor of the sector’s resilience is the recognition of drought as an ever-present business risk […]
EPBC Biodiversity Threat Assessment: Wetlands and Inner Floodplains of the Macquarie Marshes
The NFF rejects the need for this nomination. The river and its environs are highly developed landscapes that are tightly governed under state and federal law related to the Water Act 2007 and its subordinate Murray Darling Basin Plan, the implementation of which has seen significant and ongoing investment in the acquisition and utilisation of significant quantities of environmental […]
EPBC Biodiversity Threat Assessment: River Murray Downstream of the Darling River, and Associated Aquatic and Floodplain Systems
The NFF rejects the need for this nomination. The river and its environs are highly developed landscapes that are tightly governed under state and federal law related to the Water Act 2007 and its subordinate Murray Darling Basin Plan, the implementation of which has seen significant and ongoing investment in the acquisition and utilisation of significant quantities of environmental […]
Nature Repair Market Legislation Public Consultation
In recognition that Australian farming families and landholders manage 55% of the national landscape, it is critical that ample opportunities are provided to facilitate farmer engagement. As key stakeholders, the agricultural sector plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of this initiative. The NFF supports the government’s vision for market-driven solutions to enhance biodiversity […]