National farmer survey sees collapse in confidence
Farmer sentiment towards the Federal Government’s policy agenda has continued to slide by up to 39% in the second National Farmer Priorities Survey by the National Farmers’ Federation in partnership with Seftons. The survey of 1,026 farmers found heightened levels of concern across a range of issues compared to last year, up by an average […]
Low Carbon Liquid Fuels – A Future Made in Australia: Consultation Paper
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the consultation on Future Made in Australia: Unlocking Australia’s low carbon liquid fuel opportunity. The NFF has long supported the development of the Australian bioenergy and Low Carbon Liquid Fuels (LCLF) industries, with Australian agriculture playing an important role in the supply […]
NFF calls on new minister to unlock ag’s potential
Australia’s peak farm body has acknowledged the new frontbench lineup announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra today. Significantly for the sector, the changes include a new Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – with QLD Senator Murray Watt making way for Tasmanian MP Julie Collins. NFF President David Jochinke welcomed Minister Collins to […]
Sustainability collaborations and Australian competition law
The AASF aims to reduce the increasing burden of on-farm sustainability reporting requirements, providing an efficient solution to the increasing demand for sustainability data & reporting. Read the full submission here.
Anti-farming report a cheap shot at agriculture
The nation’s peak farm body has hit back at the Australian Conservation Foundation’s The Future of Food Report, as an ill-informed swipe at farmers and food companies. The report lambasts supermarkets and food businesses for not setting deforestation targets. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said it was incredibly disappointing to see this kind of […]
NFF calls out Federal Government’s failure to protect the Great Artesian Basin
The National Farmers’ Federation has expressed profound disappointment and frustration at the Federal Government’s ongoing neglect in safeguarding the Great Artesian Basin (GAB), one of Australia’s most vital groundwater resources. As AgForce prepares to bring its case before the Federal Court next month, the Government has questioned the agricultural organisation’s right to take legal action. […]
Draft Reforestation by Environmental or Mallee Plantings Method 2024
The proposed 2024 methodology does not provide the standard grandfathering arrangements for FullCAM models. This establishes a precedent that may impact investment certainty as projects will be required to switch to the version of FullCAM currently in-force without any transitional arrangements provided to facilitate this. Read the full submission here.
Senate Inquiry into Nature Positive (Environment Protection Australia) Bill 2024 [Provisions] and Related Bills
It remains unclear how the policy intent for a culture of continuous improvement will be achieved if the accountable authority of the statutory entity (EPA CEO) cannot be removed for poor performance. Unlike the CEO, all EPA staff are persons engaged under the Public Service Act 1999 and are therefore subject to upholding the APS […]
Government adds to cost of living as buybacks begin
Regional communities are bracing themselves for the worst as the Federal Government opens its cheque book for Murray-Darling Basin buybacks tomorrow. National Farmers’ Federation Water Committee Chair Malcolm Holm said while families, farmers and businesses had been dreading this day, all Australians should be worried. “It’s not just regional communities who’ve warned against the disastrous […]
NFF celebrates milestone in Indigenous agricultural project
The National Farmers’ Federation is proud to release the first progress report as part of the Indigenous Agricultural Product Framework project, marking a significant step forward in elevating opportunities for Indigenous agriculture. NFF President David Jochinke said the report was testament to the dedication and engagement of the stakeholders whose insights had been instrumental in […]