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Friday, 11 April 2025 The Coalition’s plan to wind back pollution standards is a step backwards This move reduces choice for farmers and increases vehicle pollution Strong, enforceable standards would give Australian farmers more choice: access to cleaner, more efficient…

Friday, 11 April 2025 FCA welcomes NSW Renewable Energy Transmission Guide The guide is created to inform farmers and members of rural communities involved in clean energy projects FCA supports clean energy projects that invest in local communities   Farmers…

Monday, 7 April 2025 FCA welcomes the new report from the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) and partners. Report reinforces that the energy shift can and must be done in a nature-friendly way Clean energy makes farmland more profitable so it’s…

Farmers welcome support to charge up farm batteries Election promise to wipe a third off the cost of installed batteries Covers batteries of between 50KWh and 100KWh for small businesses   Farmers for Climate Action, representing its 8400 farmer members,…

  Farmers for Climate Action wins Agriculture and Primary Industries Award at Banksia National Sustainability Awards FCA congratulates other nominees and thanks Banksia Foundation FCA continues to push for strong climate policies to protect farms and food supply Farmers for…

  FCA is disappointed by the US imposing a 10% tariff on Australian beef, hurting more than 2,000 of its farmer members. FCA warns that US consumers will face higher costs, particularly for McDonald's Big Macs, due to the tariff.…

FCA welcomes new Developer Rating Scheme from the Federal Government FCA welcomes software tool that will inform landowners of their renewable energy hosting potential; giving farmers more info when dealing with clean energy companies FCA called for Dyer Engagement Review…

Farmers welcome $20 million Buy Australian campaign FCA also welcomes $3.9M to help farmers negotiate with supermarkets and $6.8 million for international market access An opportunity has been missed to boost batteries in the budget Farmers for Climate Action has…

FCA welcomes the NFF’s leadership on a joint statement, backed by over 30 rural and healthcare organisations, urging immediate action on mental health crisis in agriculture Excluding climate change from a mental health discussion about farming ignores scientific reality  Extensive…