NSW Farmers threaten to sever ties with the National Farmers' Federation

Farmers urge action on labour shortages to protect food supply

The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) highlights the challenges faced by the agriculture sector in Australia due to complex labour laws and red tape, impacting food security and farm viability. NFF President David Jochinke emphasizes the urgency of workforce access for farmers, stating, "We're calling…

NSW Farmers to withdraw membership from National Farmers’ Federation

New South Wales Farmers has announced it will pull the pin on its affiliation with the national federation. Its North West-based president Xavier Martin put in its 12 month notice yesterday…claiming the body isn’t doing enough to advocate for producers.

Calls for a national food security strategy - Food & Beverage Industry News

Image: Martin Barraud/KOTO/stock.adobe.comAccording to figures from the National Farmer’s Federation (NFF), Australia’s food and beverage industry currently produces enough food for 75 million people. However, food security still faces growing challenges that demand a national strategy. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed vulnerabilities in Australia’s food supply chains, showing how external shocks can disrupt production and delivery. Additionally, …

NSW Farmers threaten to sever ties with the National Farmers' Federation

NSW Farmers threaten to exit NFF over advocacy and efficiency concerns, echoing recent VFF and AusVeg moves. It has been given a 12 month period of notice.