NFF: New Basin report confirms buybacks have gone too far
THE National Farmers’ Federation says the release this week of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s What We Heard Report confirms water buybacks have already gone too far and must now be brought to an end. While the report captures stakeholder feedback and will inform the next phase of Basin Plan reform, it does not set policy
Water Prices set to soar with cumulative changes of 33 to 42 per cent over next four years
THE Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal has approved water bill increases of nearly 50 per cent – excluding inflation – across many New South Wales valleys over the next four years, despite acknowledging many customers have limited capacity to absorb them. Gwydir Valley Irrigators Association executive officer, Louise Gall, said IPART ignored repeated warnings from
NSW Farmers’: Budget falls short, but the fight is on
NSW Farmers’ has expressed deep concern the 2026-27 NSW State Budget has failed to deliver the transformational investment the agricultural sector needs, as the State’s farmers push toward a $30 billion industry by 2030 – a goal the Government says it enthusiastically supports. NSW Farmers’ President Xavier Martin said existing commitments for feral pig controls,
NFF: Vigilance critical following H5 bird flu detection
THE National Farmers’ Federation is working closely with the Federal Government and members following the confirmation of H5 avian influenza in two wild seabirds on Western Australia’s southern coast. NFF President Hamish McIntyre said the detection in a brown skua and a giant petrel was serious but manageable, with Australia well prepared. “Australia has successfully
Moylan welcomes Coalition commitment to back farmers and tackle feral pigs
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan welcomes the recent NSW Coalition commitment to fund a $300 million biosecurity and control program for the co-ordination and management of feral animals, including a feral pig-targeted bounty scheme. Mr Moylan said these measures are aimed squarely to protect our critical primary industries sector and conserve our environment. “Agriculture
New trade role to advance Australian agriculture’s global opportunities
THE National Farmers’ Federation is pleased to announce Ms Su McCluskey has been appointed the NFF’s Australian Agriculture trade diversification representative. Funded by the Federal Government’s Accessing New Markets Initiative, the Australian Agriculture Trade Diversification representative is a 12-month project promoting agrifood trade opportunities in new and existing markets. Ms McCluskey said she was excited
NFF: Farmers must not be overlooked in tax bill inquiry
AS public hearings for the Senate Economics Legislation Committee’s inquiry into the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026 continue, the National Farmers’ Federation is urging the Committee to keep Australian farmers front of mind. NFF president Hamish McIntyre said it is critical proposed changes to capital gains tax do not undermine the
NSW Farmers’ welcome $300m feral animal control commitment
NSW Farmers’ has welcomed the NSW Liberal and Nationals $300 million biosecurity and feral animal control policy announcement, as a significant step toward addressing a burgeoning crisis farmers have been managing almost alone for too long. NSW Farmers’ president Xavier Martin said the size of the investment recognised the seriousness of the challenge. “This is
Record investment to back farmers and tackle feral pigs
NSW Nationals Leader Gurmesh Singh and NSW Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane says an elected Liberal and Nationals Government will fund a $300 million biosecurity and control program for the co-ordination and management of feral animals to protect critical primary industries sector and conserve the environment. They said agriculture contributes about $25.5 billion per year to
Brazilian cotton growers visit Moree district on knowledge-sharing tour
A group of Brazil’s leading cotton growers and industry representatives recently visited Moree, Wee Waa, Narrabri and Goondiwindi on an industry knowledge-sharing tour to see ‘best practice’ in Australia’s cotton industry. Held last month, the tour also took in Dalby and Toowoomba. An initiative of Cotton Brazil, and supported by Rabobank, the tour saw a
