Farmers at the Heart of National Agriculture Day 2026
“Our Farmers, Our Future” will celebrate the people producing Australia’s food and fibre, caring for the land and sustaining regional communities.
The National Farmers’ Federation has unveiled “Our Farmers, Our Future” as the theme for National Agriculture Day 2026.
Held on Friday, November 20, the annual celebration will recognise the farmers and agricultural workers who produce Australia’s food and fibre, manage the nation’s landscapes and support regional communities.
National Farmers’ Federation President Hamish McIntyre said this year’s theme reflected the central role agriculture played in the lives of all Australians.
“This year’s theme is: Our Farmers, Our Future,” Mr McIntyre said.
“Whether we’re talking about food security, export earnings, regional communities, environmental stewardship or innovation, farmers are central to all of that and to Australia’s prosperity.
“Ag Day is a chance to showcase the people behind the food on our plates, the fibre in our clothes, the timber in our houses and the industries that support regional communities and underpin Australia’s economy.”
National Agriculture Day is held on the third Friday in November each year. The initiative aims to strengthen public understanding of Australian agriculture while recognising the people working throughout the country’s farming and food-production industries.
Connecting Rural and Urban Australia
Mr McIntyre said National Agriculture Day had developed beyond an industry celebration, becoming an opportunity to strengthen connections between rural, regional and metropolitan Australians.
“Over the years, the day has grown from an industry celebration into a broader opportunity to connect urban and regional Australians through the shared importance of food and farming,” he said.
The NFF is encouraging farmers, schools, agribusinesses, agricultural organisations, local councils, workplaces and community groups to become involved in the 2026 celebration.
Supporters can organise or attend a local event, wear an official National Agriculture Day shirt, share their farming experiences or use the campaign’s prepared promotional material across social media.
The annual photography and video competition will also return, providing Australians with an opportunity to submit images and footage showing what they value most about agriculture.
Schools will be able to participate through curriculum-aligned educational resources focusing on food and fibre production, agricultural careers and the importance of farming to everyday life.
“Please consider hosting an event, wearing an Ag Day tee, sharing your own story, entering the photo competition, or sharing one of our ready-made social media tiles,” Mr McIntyre said.
Building on Strong Community Support
More than 110 official National Agriculture Day events were held across Australia in 2025, with many additional celebrations taking place in offices, paddocks, schools, businesses and shopfronts.
Mr McIntyre said the NFF hoped the number of participating communities, organisations and businesses would grow further in 2026.
“Whether you’re a farmer, school, agribusiness, farm organisation, local council or community group, we’d love to see your support on Ag Day,” he said.
“We are passionate about Ag Day at the NFF and we’re excited to stop and celebrate one of Australia’s most important industries and the people who make it possible.”
This year’s theme places farmers and agricultural workers at the centre of the national campaign.
It also highlights agriculture’s broad contribution to Australian life, from putting food on family tables and providing natural fibres for clothing to protecting landscapes, supporting exports and sustaining regional employment.
For communities across the Northern Rivers, National Agriculture Day provides an opportunity to recognise local farmers, producers, livestock businesses, agricultural workers and rural service providers.
It also allows consumers to learn more about where their food and fibre come from and the people responsible for producing them.
Australians can register events, enter the campaign competition, access promotional resources and find further information through the official National Agriculture Day website.
