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www.porknews.com.au Australian Pork Newspaper, March 2025 %u2013 Page 15THE National Farmers%u2019 Federation is calling for a National Food Security Preparedness Strategy, ahead of the federal election.NFF president David Jochinke said the impending election would be a watershed moment for Australian agriculture.%u201cThis election comes at a critical moment for Australian agriculture, and for every Australian family who relies on farmers for affordable food and fibre,%u201d Mr Jochinke said.%u201cAt the heart of this change, and the NFF%u2019s election platform, is the call for a comprehensive framework to safeguard our ability to feed and clothe Australians amid growing disruptions.%u201cWe%u2019re lucky to have a strong food system, but we%u2019re not bulletproof. %u201cAs the world becomes more volatile, we need to respond in a coordinated way.%u201dOne in three Australian families now face moderate to severe food insecurity %u2013 a challenge that will only deepen without decisive action.%u201cA National Food Strategy would help us understand the vulnerabilities in our supply chains and take action to ensure a food secure future for Australian families,%u201d Mr Jochinke said.%u201cThis is not a new idea.%u201cIt%u2019s been recommended time and again, and when I speak to people they can%u2019t believe it doesn%u2019t already exist. %u201cWe can%u2019t afford to continue ignoring it.%u201dThe NFF%u2019s call to all parties and candidates is to assist the sector in navigating major global megatrends, which are already impacting family farms.These megatrends include:%u2022 Skyrocketing production costs and red tape placing pressure on food prices and farm bottom lines%u2022 A protectionist and uncertain global trading environment%u2022 A changing climate and associated regulatory demands%u2022 The energy transition %u2013 placing pressure on prices and land resources%u2022 Internal migration to the regions %u2013 stretching housing, infrastructure and services to their limits%u2022 Unmet workforce needs %u2013 placing a handbrake on productivity.Mr Jochinke said the NFF%u2019s election platform detailed policies to help farmers navigate these shifts and keep the cost of living in check.%u201cWe%u2019ve worked closely with our member organisations to put together these detailed election goals,%u201d he said.%u201cWe%u2019ve laid it out for our politicians %u2013 supporting farmers helps keep food and fibre affordable for all Australians.%u201cAustralian agriculture has the potential to be a $100 billion industry by 2030, but we need smart federal policies and strategic investment to get there.%u201cAs always, the NFF is taking the needs of farmers and agriculture to the nation%u2019s decision makers and will continue to do so during this federal election period and beyond.%u201cWe implore every candidate, campaigner and political party to engage with agriculture%u2019s challenges, impact and potential this election.%u201dScan the QR code below for NFF%u2019s election platform document. %ufffd Selontra%u00ae Soft Bait will deliver outstanding control even under high pest pressure while protecting non-target animals wherever they might be at risk.%ufffd Storm%u00ae Secure remains as cost-effective, durable and dependable as ever and Storm%u00ae Soft Bait offers the same potency with a new level of palatability.Storm Soft BaitDistributed bywww.ccdanimalhealth.com.auFor more information,visit pest-control.basf.com.au or contact CCD Animal Health on 1300 791 009 ccdsales@ccdanimalhealth.com.auALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS.%u00a9 Copyright BASF 2023 %u00ae Registered trademark of BASF. 213735 04.2023Rodenticide solutions for every situation...National Food Strategy tops NFF%u2019s election wish listA National Food Security Preparedness Strategy needed prior to the federal election. Photo: Rachel ClairePEOPLE in the agriculture, horticulture and food production sectors are invited to consider applying for prestigious Churchill Fellowships, for which applications are now open.These offer a unique chance to travel internationally, investigate global best practice and apply it in your profession.Each fellowship involves funding for expenses for four to eight weeks of international travel.The amount of funding varies depending on the location and itinerary of approved travel.Fellowships are based on the legacy of Sir Winston Churchill %u2013 it%u2019s about the freedom to explore, the wisdom of travel and openmindedness. This year is the sixtieth year of the trust.Applications close May 1, 2025.For more information, visit churchilltrust.com.au Applications open for Churchill Fellowships