AGRICULTURE Minister Murray Watt's portfolio is now in the hands of Tasmanian Julie Collins MP as part of a Cabinet re-shuffle by the Federal Government.

Collins previously had the Housing portfolio - and retains her Small Business minister role.

Watt's final year or so in the Agriculture job has seen plenty of backlash from primary industry due to the Government's announcement it will be ending the export of live sheep by sea in 2028.

The live sheep trade policy from Labor has been particularly unpopular in Western Australia, especially for the state's broadacre farmers.

The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) has acknowledged the new frontbench lineup announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

NFF president, David Jochinke, welcomed minister Collins to the role. 

"The agriculture portfolio holds enormous strategic importance," Jochinke said.

"The farm sector is central to Australia's climate and energy plans, as well as our economic prosperity. Most importantly, a thriving farm sector means quality, affordable produce for Aussie families amid cost-of-living pressures." 

Jochinke welcomed Senator Anthony Chisholm into the role as assistant minister to the agricultural portfolio and acknowledged the tenure of outgoing minister, Murray Watt. 

"Minister Watt's time will most likely be remembered for its heated conflicts with the sector – from live sheep, to water buybacks, to the biosecurity tax proposal and visa disputes. 

"But we also acknowledge his partnership and willingness to work with the sector on sustainability, establishing the workplace tripartite working group, and delivery of enhanced funding for biosecurity."

Nationals party leader, David Littleproud, said the appointment of a new Agriculture Minister won't change the Albanese Labor Government's litany of disastrous decisions that have impacted the agricultural sector in just two years.

"During the past two years, Labor's agenda has increased taxes, cut funding, abolished industries, and failed to stand up for farmers, which is driving up the cost of living for Australian families," Littleproud said.

"Julie Collins won't change anything because agriculture is seen as a stepping stone into cabinet for Labor members and Minister Collins will toe the line."

Specifically, the Government Cabinet changes are:

• Tony Burke MP – minister for Home Affairs; minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs; minister for Cyber Security; minister for the Arts; Leader of the House

• Julie Collins MP – minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry; minister for Small Business

• Senator Murray Watt – minister for Employment and Workplace Relations

• Clare O'Neil MP – minister for Housing; minister for Homelessness

• Senator Malarndirri McCarthy – minister for Indigenous Australians

• Pat Conroy MP – minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery; minister for International Development and the Pacific