National Farmers' Federation

Seeking Sustainability Stories Our upcoming AASF Agricultural Sustainability Exchange is now less than a month away! To be held at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday 4th December, this jam-packed full day event will be delving into everything agriculture and sustainability. An opportunity to share knowledge and experience will be a prominent feature of the Exchange. We are seeking Expressions of Interest for 10-minute TED-style talks on your exciting sustainability project or initiative - whether it's already in progress or starting soon. If you have a story you'd like to share, please head to our online form and fill in your details: https://buff.ly/3Yu1khK Expressions of interest close on 15th November and if you are selected, presentations will need to be submitted by 29th November. Do you know of someone with an awesome project or initiative? Please share this invitation with them! If you're planning to join us in Melbourne but haven't registered yet, head to our event page to secure your spot as numbers are limited. https://buff.ly/4hMgkAG

Passionate about agriculture and supporting the next generation of ag professionals? Join our team as our Training & Career Development Coordinator! In this dynamic role, you'll support AgCAREERSTART participants from onboarding through skill-building, ensuring they thrive in their placements and are equipped for rewarding agricultural careers. If you're a people person with experience in learning development, this could be the ideal opportunity! 📍 Remote, 12-month contract with flexibility for domestic travel. 💡 Ready to make an impact? Apply here ➡️ https://buff.ly/3YUIhi0

We have presented 20 strategic investment priorities in its 2025-26 Pre-Budget Submission, aiming to bolster national productivity through agriculture. Key proposals include $1 billion to enhance freight supply chains, $175 million for farmworker accommodation, and $150 million for climate-related R&D. Other priorities focus on farmer wellbeing, digital connectivity, and rural mental health. Our President David Jochinke emphasises agriculture’s role in overcoming economic challenges with collaborative support across the political spectrum. Read more in our media release

Counting down to #AgDayAU! Next week we celebrate all the amazing people who grow, raise, and harvest the food on our tables. 🍎 Here are a few ideas to help you celebrate: 🍐 Host a BBQ or smoko at work with lots of Aussie produce. A great excuse to finish the working week on a delicious note! 📱 Share stories from farmers with your friends and families on social media 👕Rock some AgDay merch- the I 💚farmers shirt is always a hit! 📸 Enter the AgDay photo and video comp. There’s no age or skill limit, so show us your paddock POV pronto! https://buff.ly/4dnVPGO Let’s come together to honour the hard work behind every crop and paddock and celebrate the heart of Australian agriculture. Who’s ready for November 15?

We welcome the Govt’s response to APVMA reviews, addressing 100+ recommendations to enhance agvet chemical regulation. Our President David 'DJ' Jochinke underscores the need for access to safe, effective products to support farmers’ productivity and sustainability. We urge ongoing industry engagement and investment to build public trust and ensure effective reform. Read more 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gfdPDd8f

We stand firmly behind the Rail Fail campaign, launched by 12 families who’ve lost loved ones to rural rail crossing accidents and are calling for urgent improvements to rail crossing safety in regional Australia. Statistics show in an eight-year period there were 7839 near hits, 322 collisions, 39 fatalities and 49 serious injuries at level crossings nationwide. We encourage everyone to join us in spreading this message for long-overdue action on rail safety. Let's work together to keep our communities safe.

We celebrated a major milestone in Australian agriculture last week! Twelve remarkable women graduated from the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program (DiALP), a journey that’s both empowering and transformative. This incredible program highlights the importance of female leadership in ag and wouldn't be possible without the commitment of our 30 program partners. Each partner a public pledge each year to advance gender equality in their workplace. This is key to creating real and lasting change in the industry. Together, we’re shaping a future where women can thrive in leadership roles and contribute to a more inclusive agriculture sector. A heartfelt thank you to each partner (see who they are in the comments 👇) makes for your steadfast support and dedication to closing the gender gap. With your help, we’re inspiring the next generation of leaders in ag! 📸 Rachel Lenehan Photography Check out our partner pledges and commitment to equality: https://buff.ly/4fnhEYQ

Join us on November 14 for a webinar designed for Aussie farmers! Get updates on the On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP) and hear from top experts in agtech. Learn about network reliability, practical applications of Low Powered Wide Area Networks, and the importance of interoperability to optimize productivity. Speakers: Robert Hardie, NBN Cam Edwards, AxisTech Andrew Coppin, Farmbot 🗓️ Date: 14 Nov 2024 🕒 Time: 2 PM to 3:10 PM (AESDT) 🔗 Register here: https://buff.ly/3ApbiZY Hosted by NFF & Regional Tech Hub.

We're calling on the Fed Govt to take action on the Red Fire Ant threat! These invasive pests risk not just our farms but the Aussie BBQs and way of life. Without urgent funding and leadership, we face serious impacts on agriculture, biodiversity, and our backyards. We need stronger eradication efforts and biosecurity funding to stop them in their tracks. Read more in our media release

Today public submissions closed for a review of the chemicals Paraquat and Diquat by the AgVet chemical regulator, the APVMA. These are commonly used products important to sustainable farming practices in Australia.