Two of Australia’s peak organisations representing farmers have welcomed reports today the Federal Government has hit pause and is considering changes on its proposed superannuation tax.
David Jochinke
Posted inAgriculture
NFF appoints Su McCluskey as Interim Chief Executive
The National Farmers’ Federation has announced Su McCluskey as interim Chief Executive, effective September 1.
Posted inAgriculture, National News
Farmers underwhelmed by intergovernmental biosecurity review
The National Farmers’ Federation is disappointed in this week’s release of the 2024 Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity Review Report and the accompanying joint government response. Read more here.
Posted inAgriculture, National News
NFF, ABRI looking for new leaders
National Farmers Federation (NFF) and Armidale based Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI) are both looking for new leadership.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Science and Research
Calls for more resources as APVMA performance nosedives
The continued fallout from ministerial directives and attempts to tackle toxic culture within the Armidale-based APVMA has led to significant delays in new pesticide approvals
Posted inAgriculture
Cream of the crop learn leadership in Canberra
Twelve women have travelled from across Australia to attend a leadership retreat in Canberra, as part of the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program.
Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics, Local News, Money
Warning farmers may be forced to sell assets to cope with super tax changes
New England’s farming community is likely to feel the brunt of proposed superannuation tax changes, according to the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and financial advisers with clients in the region.
Posted inAgriculture, Liverpool Plains Shire
Women to lead the way in agriculture
The National Farmers Federation has announced the twelve women who’ll be joining the 2025 Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program.
Posted inAgriculture, Good News
Woolworths partners with the NFF to back young farmer changemakers
The race to a $100 billion Australian agriculture industry by 2030 is on, and for the first time, Woolworths and the National Farmers’ Federation are seeking the nation’s most innovative minds to lead the charge.
Posted inFederal Politics, National News
Littleproud retains Nats leadership, Ayres takes Industry, Libs to come
In a big start to the week in Canberra, very few roles have changed in the leadership of the new Government or the Nationals, with the Liberals and Greens still sorting out their new leaders.