Australia’s proven farm workforce program seeks partners to secure its future
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on industry, corporate Australia and governments to help secure the future of AgCAREERSTART, a proven national program building the next generation of Australia’s agricultural workforce. With Commonwealth funding due to expire, AgCAREERSTART is seeking new and renewed co-investment to keep young Australians moving into agriculture, and to make […]
Future ag leaders backed to drive innovation from farm gate to checkout
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), in partnership with Woolworths, has today announced the second cohort of emerging leaders selected for the AgriEmpower Scholarship Program. The program supports the next generation of agricultural changemakers, recognising that the future success of Australian agriculture depends on strong connections right across the supply chain, from farm gate to checkout. […]
National Table convenes agriculture’s leaders in Canberra
About 250 leaders from across Australia’s agricultural supply chain are in Canberra today for the National Farmers’ Federation’s biennial Leaders’ Summit, a deliberately convened national conversation about the future of farming. Held at Gandel Hall at the National Gallery of Australia, the sold-out Summit brings together farmers, ministers, diplomats, economists, retailers, banks, supply chain businesses, […]
President’s opening address at the Leaders’ Summit
Minister, thank you for your remarks, and for the Government’s continued engagement with Australian agriculture, we look forward to seeing you again tonight at the $100bn celebration. Good morning, everyone. It is terrific to see you all here. Charlotte (Wundersitz) has already taken you through some of the people joining us today. It is an […]
A dozen women in ag join NFF’s leadership programs
Twelve ambitious women have been welcomed into the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. The program directly addresses the under representation of women in agriculture’s leadership ranks, through targeted mentoring and networking. NFF CEO and former program mentor, Mike Guerin, congratulated the 2026 cohort. “We are so excited to see these talented […]
Gender gap in ag program’s sights
Applications have today opened for the National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF) flagship Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. Women with leadership ambitions are being urged to apply for the mentorship-based initiative, now in its ninth year. NFF Interim Chief Executive, Su McCluskey, said the program offers lucrative connections and opportunities. “The Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program has enabled dozens of incredible women to take their […]
Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program 2026 application form
Applications open for second round of AgriEmpower Scholarship
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and Woolworths have today opened applications for the second round of the AgriEmpower Scholarship Program. The program is open to people aged 25-40 with a proven commitment to advancing the agriculture industry. The scholarship will guide ambitious workers to foster networks and innovate their ideas in the agriculture sector. Each […]
ACM Agri and NFF launch first ‘national stage’ to celebrate the best in agriculture
The leaders and innovators helping to shape and drive Australian agriculture will be front and centre of an exciting national awards program jointly launched by ACM Agri and The National Farmers’ Federation today. With the support of platinum partners, Nutrien Ag Solutions and Westpac, the Australian Agriculture Awards will celebrate farmers, leaders and agribusiness professionals […]
Agriculture and Landcare Week brings conservationists and farmers together on the Gold Coast
Landcare Australia and the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) have partnered to launch ‘Agriculture and Landcare Week on the Gold Coast’, coinciding with the 2025 National Landcare Conference and the NFF’s AgXchange Australia, both events to be held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, the week commencing Monday 22 September 2025. Agriculture and Landcare […]