David Jochinke

“We have serious concerns about how the recent reforms will operate in-practice. There is significant confusion and concern.” – @WarwickRagg at today’s Senate Inquiry on the continuing-use provisions in the new EPBC laws. We have evidence from our members that show self-assessment pathways can take up to 70 hours per assessment. Compounding the problem is a shortage of consultants to help and even then, costs are likely to be about $25,000. We told the Inquiry farmers need: 🟢 Confidence if they follow approved process and tools, they won’t be penalised later. 🟢 Accurate and current mapping, including a simple, clear way to fix errors when they find them. 🟢 Clarity and certainty and we continue to engage in good faith to achieve this. 📸NFF General Manager Natural Resources Management, Warwick Ragg, alongside our member @AFPAonline

Good news alert! 📢 The AgCAREERSTART program has been hailed a life-changer for participant Benjamin Surgeoner. Ben went from dreaming about tractors in Brisbane, to now being a senior, qualified farmhand on a Victorian dairy. Check out the amazing AgCAREERSTART program to find out how to get your foot in the agriculture door. And read Benjamin's full story here, thanks to Shepparton News: buff.ly/1unKsdg

Metal health is a huge issue in agriculture, so please stop and think about all the important people in your life, check in on loved ones and practise some selfcare. You are more than your job. #WorldMentalHealthDay #selfcare

@MartinMurray_Ag @stationmum101 Classic, I didn't know if any of the Python references would land, I mentioned it once and thought I got away with it

@stationmum101 @farmer_dj It’s a wasted opportunity that none of us used this banger last week, although I fully appreciated DJ’s Monty python references

We are delighted to announce Su McCluskey as our interim chief executive. @SuMcCluskey brings a wealth of experience. A farmer, former CEO of the Regional Australia Institute and a current Director of the Australasian Pork Research Institute, and was recently appointed Chair of The Crawford Fund. Su also led the GST transition for farmers, working closely with NFF members and has even come full circle, previously working in the policy team at the NFF. “Ms McCluskey joins us fresh from her role as Special Representative for Australian Agriculture, where she was a strong and passionate advocate for sustainable Australian agriculture and brings deep expertise in agricultural policy at both national and international levels.” - NFF President @farmer_dj buff.ly/a62LmNU

Flyer for some important events and dates coming up on the Trigger Vale calendar. Sale catalogues are now up on the Trigger Vale and Sheep Genetics websites!

Thank you to all who have and are serving for our great southern land, we are in debt for your love and sacrifice for our country 🇦🇺 #VietnamVeterans @AWMemorial

"I probably wouldn't have gone into agriculture without this program." @AgCAREERSTART is a gap-year program kick-starting young Australians’ careers in agriculture, run by the NFF. Check out this ABC article on the amazing program, and its funding future. buff.ly/iBMaPYJ

@mattrohde8 Good luck Matt, Good decisions in tough seasons are assessing and controlling the risk 👍🏻

Crops are finally coming up now. Bit of white stuff going out today. Hopefully a bit more rain on its way.

Bringing fodder into Victoria? We can help. Victorian farmers, transporters or importers sourcing fodder from interstate need a Plant Biosecurity Permit (PBP) to manage risks like Annual Ryegrass Toxicity, Green Snails and Red Imported Fire Ant. Agriculture Victoria is offering a FREE service to fast-track permit applications and help navigate biosecurity requirements so you can get feed delivered to your livestock safely and quickly. Apply or learn more by visiting agriculture.vic.gov.au/.../plant-bios… or email us directly at market.access@agriculture.vic.gov.au To view the full range of financial, technical and wellbeing support available to drought impacted farmers visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons or phone 136 186. #VicAg #Biosecurity #DroughtSupport #DrySeasons

Bitterly disappointed indeed 🤬

@VicFarmers @charliepthomas Charlie is a fantastic operator, well respected and understands connecting farmers, industry and government. Great next step for @VicFarmers

We’re excited to announce that @charliepthomas has been appointed as our next CEO. He brings a wealth of experience/ knowledge and an extensive track record of representing farmers and rural Australians. He'll start with us on Monday 7 July. More: shorturl.at/2HGq6

New CEO appointed for the Victorian Farmers Federation.

Federal Minister for Agriculture @JulieCollinsMP visited Mid North grain producers Steve and Nikki this afternoon with our CEO @BPerry0410 to see and hear about the impacts of the drought first hand. We appreciate the Minister accepting our invitation to visit and we continue to emphasise the need for urgent drought assistance for grain producers.

Ambassador Gezer had a substantive meeting with David Jochinke, President of the Australian National Farmers’ Federation, to explore collaboration opportunities in the agriculture sector that could deliver meaningful value for both Turkish and Australian economies. @farmer_dj

@Springlake_Farm Great to bump into passionate people who love and protect their community, great to see you Bud 👍🏻

Sorry! Not!

“It’s been completely ballistic this week” A frenzy of buying hay this week as the drought bites abc.net.au/news/2025-05-1… @AusFodder @FeedCentralPL @stationmum101 @farmer_dj @WheatWatcher @Warwick_Long @PMalinauskasMP

@MattBrannRURAL @NTCattlemen @sokitomi @CattleAus @AdamCoffeyNT @KPCAssoc @AustLiveExports @troysetter @Paul_Brown1 All our support to those involved, the unjustifiable damages need to be paid back in full @WillEvans0404 @NTCattlemen

"We're going back to court, we're bringing all guns blazing and will take you for every cent we can” abc.net.au/news/rural/202… @NTCattlemen @sokitomi @CattleAus @AdamCoffeyNT @KPCAssoc @AustLiveExports @troysetter @Paul_Brown1

Missed yesterday's VFF local government rates webinar or want to watch it back? You can catch up anytime using the below link. A huge thanks to our speakers and those who came to help advocate for rate change in your local council. youtube.com/watch?v=byQlCO…

@nicolehayesTEH @WillEvans0404 @NTCattlemen Huge congratulations to @WillEvans0404 for his hard work and commitment to strengthening the @NTCattlemen, all the very best for your next adventures. Welcome to the top job Romy, fantastic acknowledgement of your passion and skills 👍🏻

With much appreciation to @WillEvans0404 for his hard work as CEO of @NTCattlemen & also in other parts of our industry The baton has been passed to Romy Carey. We are excited to bring her up from the engine room to the captains bridge where she’ll take the helm #NTCA2025