Ag groups have welcomed the pledge from Labor that the government will develop a national food security strategy, Feeding Australia, to strengthen the country’s food system if re-elected.
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Farmers cautiously welcome mobile overhaul election proposal
NFF has welcomed a Labor proposal that would require mobile phone providers to provide service across all of Australia by 2027
Posted inAgriculture, Training and courses, Women
Women wanted for ag leadership program
Women with leadership ambitions are again being urged to apply to the popular Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program (DiALP).
Posted inAgriculture
Tertiary education leader named as new NFF CEO
Troy Williams has been announced as the new CEO of the peak farming body, replacing Tony Mahar.
Posted inPhones and internet
3G fallout continues with more calls for answers
Barnaby Joyce has increased pressure on the Federal Government to improve telecommunications in the electorate, following the closure of the 3G network.
Posted inAwards
#AgDayAU photo competition captures the spirit of agriculture
A grinning musterer taking a mob of cattle out at sunset has taken out the top prize in the 2024 National Agriculture Day photo and video competition, with two local photographers scoring runner up mentions.
Posted inPhones and internet
Final warning to check devices as 3G shutdown begins
Last warning: if you have a 3G mobile phone, it will stop working soon. If you’re not sure, check it now.
Posted inAgriculture
Future leaders wanted for NFF program
NFF has today opened applications for its National Agriculture Leadership Program.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy
NFF CEO Tony Mahar departs for Energy Infrastructure role
NFF CEO Tony Mahar will resign after a decade of impactful leadership to assume the role of Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner.
Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics
Watt gone, Collins returns to Ag in ministerial reshuffle
Julie Collins will return to the Agriculture portfolio as Murray Watt moves to Employment and Workplace Relations in a ministerial reshuffle announced this afternoon.