Farmers are being celebrated today for the inaugural National Agriculture Day.

In Australia, 1.6 million people are employed in the agriculture supply chain, with farm income valued at $60 billion last year.

Today we're being reminded of the importance of buying local to support farmers.

Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with National Farmers Federation President Fiona Simson.

Farmers are being celebrated today for the inaugural National Agriculture Day.
In Australia, 1.6 million people are employed in the agriculture supply chain, with farm income valued at $60 billion last year.
Today we're being reminded of the importance of buying local to support farmers.
Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with National Farmers Federation President Fiona Simson.

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The Rural News is market leader, dealing exclusively with stories of interest to the farming sector and has the support of Australia&rsquo;s largest media business and international correspondents.