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How do we keep the younger generation in the Ag industry?Industry News
How do we keep the younger generation in the Ag industry?
Over the last couple of years, the Farm Owners Academy (FOA) has been selling out…
April 22, 2025Don’t underestimate a farm backpackerFFN Opinion ArticleOur Community
Don’t underestimate a farm backpacker
Hi, my name is Anna and I am one of what you probably call those…
February 21, 2025A word from the ChairLatest NewsOur Community
A word from the Chair
As you may have read in our last edition of the FFN Top 5, the…
February 21, 2025What Young People Want in an EmployerFFN Opinion Article
What Young People Want in an Employer
Over a mid-week bite at a Wagga Wagga pub, a conversation caught my attention. Friends…
December 20, 2024FFN Director retirements and electionsLatest News
FFN Director retirements and elections
As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on what has been a busy year…
December 20, 2024FFN 2024 WrappedLatest News
FFN 2024 Wrapped
This year, we directly hosted six events, co-hosted two and presented at a further three…
December 20, 2024Farewell from FFN Chair, Caitlin McConnelIndustry NewsLatest NewsOur Community
Farewell from FFN Chair, Caitlin McConnel
Last week at the FFN AGM held on 19 November 2024, I formerly retired as…
November 29, 202420th Young Beef Producers’ ForumIndustry NewsLatest NewsOur Community
20th Young Beef Producers’ Forum
On 14 & 15 November, the 20th annual Young Beef Producers’ Forum was held in…
November 29, 2024The Tim Emery BursaryFeaturedIndustry NewsLatest NewsOpportunities
The Tim Emery Bursary
One of the key messages delivered to delegates at the 2024 Young Beef Producers’ Forum…
November 29, 2024FFN hosts FAO Delegation in MelbourneIndustry NewsLatest NewsOur Community
FFN hosts FAO Delegation in Melbourne
On 31 October, the Future Farmers Network were honoured to host an intimate roundtable dinner…
November 29, 2024Ballooning fuel loads are a threat to allFFN Opinion ArticleIndustry NewsOur Community
Ballooning fuel loads are a threat to all
Did you know the seventh International Fire Behavior and Fuels Conference was held in Canberra…
November 18, 2024FFN Director Applications OpenLatest NewsOpportunities
FFN Director Applications Open
We look forward to welcoming applications for Non-Executive Directors for the Future Farmers Network. Founded in…
September 12, 2024Balancing productivity and people in the agricultural industryFFN Opinion ArticleIndustry NewsLatest NewsOur Community
Balancing productivity and people in the agricultural industry
The agricultural industry has seen a significant shift in people management recently. Businesses are evolving…
August 8, 2024What will our farm struggle stories be?FFN Opinion ArticleIndustry NewsLatest NewsOur Community
What will our farm struggle stories be?
Every generation has its challenges and at times they can seem insurmountable. Certainly, some of…
May 16, 2024Carmen attends inaugural Motherland ConferenceLatest NewsOpportunitiesOur Community
Carmen attends inaugural Motherland Conference
FFN were proud to award member Carmen Ronald (Spring Ridge, NSW) a financial bursary to assist her in…
May 14, 2024BEYOND THE BOUNDARY- Communication is key in the workplaceFeaturedFFN Opinion ArticleLatest News
BEYOND THE BOUNDARY- Communication is key in the workplace
"Switch your ears on, Claudia!", my old boss would yell after a careless mistake in…
April 10, 2024A Millennial New Year’s ResolutionAdvocacyFFN Opinion ArticleIndustry NewsLatest NewsOur Community
A Millennial New Year’s Resolution
Last year, I didn’t go home for Christmas. I didn’t go home because I already…
March 5, 2024Beyond the Boundary- Young aggies leading the shifting dynamicsAdvocacyFeaturedFFN Opinion ArticleIndustry NewsLatest NewsOur Community
Beyond the Boundary- Young aggies leading the shifting dynamics
As a young woman in agriculture, and the legal profession, I am no stranger to…
February 27, 20242024 FFN Board reflects dynamic shift in Australian agricultureAdvocacyFeaturedFFN Opinion ArticleIndustry NewsLatest NewsOur Community
2024 FFN Board reflects dynamic shift in Australian agriculture
Just as each new year brings with it opportunity to reflect and renew, 2024 has…
February 27, 2024FFN DIRECTOR APPLICATIONS – 2024AdvocacyIndustry NewsLatest NewsOpportunitiesOur Community
FFN DIRECTOR APPLICATIONS – 2024
We look forward to welcoming the applications for Non-executive Directors for the Future Farmers Network…
September 3, 2023The Indispensable Role of Mentors and Sponsors in Shaping a Young Person’s CareerFFN Opinion Article
The Indispensable Role of Mentors and Sponsors in Shaping a Young Person’s Career
Having a successful and impactful career in agriculture isn’t easy, and doing it on your…
June 28, 2023Agrifood Workforce Summit: What is the Plan?FFN Opinion Article
Agrifood Workforce Summit: What is the Plan?
Australian Agriculture and the supporting industries are under immense pressure from workforce shortages. This…
May 11, 2023FFN On Tap Melbourne – May Wrap UpIndustry NewsOur Community
FFN On Tap Melbourne – May Wrap Up
The first FFN on Tap event of the year was held last night at…
May 10, 2023Rural healthcare access: too close to the bone.FFN Opinion Article
Rural healthcare access: too close to the bone.
I've found myself in hospital eight times in the past two years for farm…
April 12, 2023