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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 […]
18 hours 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 […]
6 days 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
6 days 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
6 days 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
7 days 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
7 days 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
Queensland farmer Hamish McIntyre has been elected as the President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). Elected by NFF Members as the organisation’s 15th President, Mr McIntyre takes the reins from outgoing President and Victorian farmer David ‘DJ’ Jochinke. Mr McIntyre runs a family owned, irrigated and dryland farming, cattle breeding, beef feedlot and broiler […]
Tags: Farm Business
2 weeks ago
The NFF strongly supports the establishment of the UOMO as a foundational reform to modernise Australia’s universal service framework. For Australian farmers, mobile connectivity is not a luxury, it is essential for safety, productivity, and access to services. This submission outlines several recommendations to ensure the UOMO delivers meaningful, reliable, and equitable mobile connectivity outcomes […]
Tags: telecommunications
2 weeks ago
NFF understands that there is an approximate shortfall of 5.31% under the target to protect and conserve 30% of Australia’s landmass. Progress towards this target cannot come at the expense of agricultural land, and we note that this was the position of the former Minister for the Environment and Water. It is also critical that […]
Tags: Climate
2 weeks ago
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