NFF has opted for the long view in a pre-budget submission to the federal government, seeking practical policy settings for the future of the sector
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Posted inAgriculture, National News, Politics, Work and career
Sustainability the key to ag workforce puzzle
The National Farmers’ Federation urges policymakers to prioritize workforce sustainability, stressing the need for unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled labour for regional producers.
Posted inAgriculture, National News
Trump lifts tariffs on Australian beef
Just days after New England beef producers dominated at the World Steak Challenge, US President Donald Trump has announced he will lift tariffs on Australian beef.
Posted inAgriculture, Education, National News
Ag gap year program proves successful, enters next phase
With the pilot phase coming to an end, the NFF is calling on industry to step up and invest in the next phase of AgCAREERSTART
Posted inAgriculture, National News
Farmers push for legislated right to repair
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) joined global Right to Repair leaders, policymakers, industry representatives and academics at the 2025 Australian Repair Summit to map the future of Right to Repair.
Posted inAgriculture, New England Surrounds
New England neighbour new President of NFF
Queensland farmer Hamish McIntyre has been elected as the new President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), becoming the organisation’s 15th leader.
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, 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.
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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.