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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called for practical reforms to the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Laws, currently under review. NFF General Manager of Workplace Relations and Legal Affairs, Michael Pyers, welcomed the review, but warned of detrimental outcomes if the regulation doesn’t recognise the realities of family farm businesses and seasonal workforces. […]
18 hours ago
Ahead of Minister Murray Watt’s National Press Club address today, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called for reforms to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act that deliver environmental outcomes without compromising agricultural productivity or increasing red tape. NFF Interim Chief Executive Su McCluskey said farmers were ready to engage constructively in shaping […]
Tags: Natural Resource Management
2 days ago
Almost three years after releasing the inaugural National Farmer Wellbeing Report, Norco — Australia’s oldest 100% farmer-owned dairy co-operative — and the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) — the peak national body for Australia’s farm sector — have today announced the launch of the next chapter in this landmark national research. First commissioned in 2023, the […]
2 days ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has stated that tackling regional worker shortages is the key to unlocking productivity growth in Australian agriculture. In a recent report, the NFF stated that more planning is needed to safeguard the sector’s future. “Agriculture faces persistent and acute workforce pressures that must be addressed if the sector is to […]
3 days ago
A dozen women have cemented their place as agricultural leaders after graduating from the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. The program is proudly run by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and supported by agricultural organisations and corporate partners who’ve committed to increasing diversity in their workplaces. Over the course of six months, the participants met […]
1 week ago
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is excited to announce that the 2025 National Agriculture Day photo and video competition is officially open. With just a month to go until Ag Day on Friday 21 November, people have the chance to win a share in $5,000 cash thanks to competition sponsors Syngenta. Ag Day is all […]
Tags: AgDay
1 week ago
Farmers are a cornerstone of regional economies, providing food security, export earnings, and sustaining rural communities. Yet, agriculture faces persistent and acute workforce pressures that must be addressed if the sector is to remain strong viable and productive. For the Jobs and Skills roadmap vision of enhancing the equity, effectiveness and efficiency of the jobs […]
Tags: Trade and Economic, Workforce
1 week ago
Agriculture is one of the nation’s highest-risk sectors, yet also one of themost diverse. It spans family farms, small enterprises, and complex supplychains operating across multiple jurisdictions. Achieving safer outcomes inthis environment requires regulation that is proportionate, evidence-based,and co-designed with industry The agricultural sector supports a nationally consistent WHS frameworkthat promotes clarity, efficiency, and fairness […]
Tags: Trade and Economic, Workforce
1 week ago
Agriculture plays a critical role in regional employment and community life.The sector is characterised by small businesses operating in diverse andsometimes remote environments, where physical, technical and regulatoryconstraints often shape employment practices. It is therefore essential thatany amendments to the DDA strike a balance between protecting the rightsof people with disability on the one hand […]
Tags: Trade and Economic, Workforce
1 week ago
Ben Bennett and Peter Herrmann have been elected to the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Board today. This follows the announcement earlier today Hamish McIntyre has been elected the new President. They replace outgoing Directors NSW mixed farmer Lisa Minogue and David Connolly who is the General Manager at Tipperary Group of Stations in the NT. […]
Tags: Farm Business
2 weeks ago
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