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The Weekly Wrap provides a quick snapshot of all the big agricultural news from around Australia each week. Learn about the pressing issues affecting Australian farmers and hear firsthand about new an... more
FAQs about The Weekly Wrap:How many episodes does The Weekly Wrap have?The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.
March 18, 2022Episode 7: Long term supply chain strategy needed to address input price hikesThis week, hear from Media and Communications Coordinator Stacey Davidson and NFF's Chief Economist Ash Salardini as they discuss how supply chain disruptions are causing a rise in fuel and food prices. Also in this week's episode:The livestock export industry is tapping into technology so people can board its ships through a virtual reality tour for a behind the scenes look at how the sheep and cattle are looked after on the ships.Australia will need to find new ways to gain a competitive advantage with its agricultural exports as more countries enter free trade agreements, according to the latest ABARES Insights report.Infrastructure Australia has released a new report which adds weight to the NFF'd regionalisation blueprint.And more! To stay up to date with Australian agricultural news you can subscribe to the NFF newsletter at nff.org.au....more9minPlay
March 11, 2022Episode 6: The future of agriculture advocacyThis week hear from NFF President Fiona Simson and Katie McRoberts from AFI to hear about the future of agriculture advocacy.Earlier this week the NFF opened applications for its flagship Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program, to celebrate International Women’s Day.Flood impacted primary producers can now access $75,000 grants and more government support is available from NSW and Queensland Governments.And Fiona has called on the Australian government to consider other nations and regions following stalling progress in negotiations with partner countries for the AgVisa.Subscribe to stay up to date with the latest in Australian agriculture news or head to nff.org.au to subscribe to our weekly newsletter. ...more16minPlay
February 25, 2022Episode 5: Inquiry into the labelling of alternative meat productsNFF CEO Tony Mahar chats with Red Meat Advisory Council independent chair, John McKillop today about the labelling of alternative protein productsAlso in ag news this week:Regional Australians can expect better mobile coverage after a deal between Telstra and TPG Telecom.A partnership between GrainGrowers and farm insurer, Achmea Australia will help to future-proof the grains industry. The National Biosecurity Committee is developing tAustralia's biosecurity system strategy with key partners and has released it for feedback.And more!Tune in each week to hear the latest in agricultural news from around Australia. You can subscribe to the Weekly Wrap newsletter at nff.org.au....more9minPlay
February 18, 2022Episode 4: Multibillion-dollar investment needed for regional connectivityThis week we hear from Senior Project Officer, Kade Denton and Rural Affairs senior policy officer, Erin Lukey.Kade and Erin discuss the 2021 Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee final report and what it means for regional connectivity. They also take a look at regional migration, the national sheep flock, the return of a Pilbara property to Australian ownership, and more.To stay up to date with the latest in Australian agriculture news subscribe and hear from us each week. You can also sign up to our Weekly Wrap newsletter at nff.org.au...more8minPlay
February 11, 2022Episode 3: NFF Pre-budget submission seeks to ensure ag a pillar of economyTake a look at what's been happening in agriculture this week. In this week's The Weekly Wrap episode, Corporate Affairs general manager Charlie Thomas chats with NFF Chief Economist Ash Salardani about the importance of this year's federal budget for agriculture. A new bill has been introduced to parliament which would see big penalties for contracts that rip off farmers. A new report has found Aussie grain growers to be world leaders in low-emissions production. Tune in to hear what else has been happening in Aussie ag. ...more11minPlay
February 04, 2022Episode 2: Thousands of RAT's for VictoriaNational Farmers' Federation Media and Communications Manager Laureta Wallace is joined by Victorian Farmers' Federation CEO Jane Lovell for the second episode of The Weekly Wrap.In this episode Laureta and Jane discuss the memorandum of understanding on agricultural cooperation with the Indonesia Government, a urea manufacturing plant in WA, the delivery of 56,000 RAT's to Victoria and more. To stay up to date with the latest in agricultural news head to nff.org.au and subscribe to the NFF Weekly Wrap newsletter....more15minPlay
February 04, 2022Pilot: AgCAREERSTART - a gap year program for the next generation of agricultural workers.National Farmers' Federation CEO Tony Mahar and AgCAREERSTART Program Manager Kayla Evans discuss the big issues in agriculture this week. From the Australian Local Hero of the Year, to how traceability is set to offer farmers better return and even Aussie muster dogs hear what the headline news in ag was in the last week of January 2022. To sign up to the NFF Weekly Wrap newsletter visit nff.org.au and subscribe. ...more10minPlay
FAQs about The Weekly Wrap:How many episodes does The Weekly Wrap have?The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.