New trade role to advance Australian agriculture’s global opportunities
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is pleased to announce Ms Su McCluskey has been appointed as the NFF’s Australian Agriculture Trade Diversification Representative. Funded by the Federal Government’s Accessing New Markets Initiative, the Australian Agriculture Trade Diversification Representative is a 12-month project promoting agrifood trade opportunities in new and existing markets. NFF CEO Mike Guerin congratulated Ms McCluskey on her appointment. “Su brings extensive international experience, a strong understanding of the NFF, deep credibility and invaluable networks. Given this is a short-term project, the selection […]
NFF joins Australian, New Zealand Prime Ministers’ business forum
Below is the opening statement by National Farmers’ Federation’s Chief Executive Officer, Michael Guerin, who attended the Australia-New Zealand Leaders’ Forum (ANZLF) – Business Dialogue in Queensland today. The ANZLF is the only high-level bilateral leadership forum that engages closely with government and business to discuss areas of strategic importance for the mutual benefit of […]
Industry Welcomes Funding to Empower Fresh Produce Suppliers
The NFF Horticulture Council has warmly welcomed the Australian Government’s recent announcement of funding to industry bodies, including the National Farmers’ Federation, to deliver the Know Your Grocery Code program. The program will provide free, high-quality training to fresh fruit, vegetable and mushroom suppliers across Australia, helping them understand and enforce their rights under the […]
Farmers disappointed no commitment on tax thresholds
Comments attributable to NFF President, Hamish McIntyre: The National Farmers’ Federation is disappointed the Federal Government has introduced its tax reform legislation without explicitly committing to review the outdated small business Capital Gains Tax (CGT) concession thresholds. In introducing the legislation, the Government signalled that this is the first tranche of legislation, with more consultation […]
Farm leaders signal concern about proposed CGT changes
Tax reform in the wake of the Federal Budget was front and centre for the nation’s agricultural leaders at a meeting of the National Farmers’ Federation’s Members’ Council in Canberra this week. Bringing together state farming organisations and commodity groups from across Australia, the Council passed a clear resolution calling on the Australian Government to […]
Applications open for leadership role to drive agricultural trade diversification
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is pleased to announce the launch of the Office of the Australian Agriculture Trade Diversification Representative, an exciting initiative to drive increased agricultural trade in new and existing markets. Funded via the Government’s Accessing New Markets Initiative, positioned at the centre of the Office will be the Australian Agriculture Trade […]
Budget signals productivity gains but risks remain for horticulture
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Horticulture Council has acknowledged positive measures for agriculture in the 2026–27 Federal Budget, while raising targeted concerns for horticultural producers—particularly around labour availability and capacity to absorb skyrocketing input costs. NFF Horticulture Council Chair Jolyon Burnett said the Budget reflects several long-standing advocacy priorities of the Council and the NFF, […]
Budget provides tax certainty for farmers despite tough cuts
Australia’s peak farming body has welcomed key measures in tonight’s Federal Budget that will ease pressure on farmers and strengthen the nation’s food and fibre supply chains, with hard fought wins for farmers in the tax reforms, including primary production income being exempt from a minimum tax on discretionary trusts. However, the National Farmers’ Federation […]
Farmers welcome $10 billion fuel security package
Comments attributable to NFF President, Hamish McIntyre Todays’ announcement of a $10 billion Australian Fuel Security and Resilience package is a welcome step toward building the sovereign capability we need to protect our food system. The package will establish a fuel and fertiliser security facility, and create a government-owned fuel security reserve. The package will […]
Agriculture and manufacturing unite behind national ethanol and biodiesel mandate
For the first time, four of Australia’s most influential agricultural bodies – the National Farmers’ Federation, GrainGrowers, Australian Sugar Manufacturers and CANEGROWERS – have joined forces to urge the Australian Government to introduce an immediate national mandate for ethanol and biodiesel to bolster fuel security, support regional jobs and unlock new value-adding opportunities for Australian […]