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
David Jochinke
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.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Indigenous
A ‘David and Goliath battle’ ends in Nationals upset
The National Party has suffered a symbolic defeat in a key rural seat, with a party defector claiming victory after a hard-fought grassroots campaign.
Posted inAgriculture, Australia Votes 2025
NFF federal election scorecard puts parties under the microscope
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today released its 2025 Federal Election Scorecard, revealing how the major parties stack up when it comes to agriculture and regional Australia. NFF President […]
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Agriculture workforce options under attack
The National Farmers’ Federation has issued a stark warning that mounting red tape and increasingly complex labour laws are choking access to the workers.
Posted inAgriculture, Australia Votes 2025, Business, Federal Politics, Health
Small and rural forgotten in Budget for big end of town
Last night’s budget has come under intense criticism for ignoring small business and rural communities, while showering trinkets and favours on our biggest cities and businesses.