The VFF opposes potential changes to the Fuel Tax Credits Scheme as flagged by the Grattan Institute and says it would further increase the already sky-high cost of living pressures on consumers and further financially strain farmers. VFF President Emma…
Government funding has been made available to help expand Victoria’s stock and domestic water in the Pyrenees and Northern Grampians Shires. The proposed Southern Wimmera and Northeast Pyrenees Waters Supply Project has been promoted by local farmers as a way…
The Department of Health has issued alerts for a number of mosquito-borne diseases recently. They include Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE), Japanese encephalitis (JE), Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus. Anyone with symptoms should seek urgent medical care. Keep your…
The Productivity Commission has launched an inquiry into the Future Drought Fund that will examine the effectiveness, efficiency and appropriateness of its activities. The Future Drought Fund provides secure, continuous funding for programs, grants and arrangements that support Australian farmers…
The VFF has announced the outcome of elections for VFF President and Vice-President, as well as a number of VFF commodity group positions. “VFF members have re-elected Emma Germano as President and Danyel Cucinotta as Vice-President,” said VFF Acting Returning…
As this year draws to a close, we look back over the last 12 months and to the coming year ahead. The VFF/UDV continued to work hard to minimise disruptions to dairy businesses due to the impact of Covid restrictions.…
We’re continuing to urge farmers and regional communities to monitor the current flooding situation. UPDATE- December 2022: We’re encouraging all farmers impacted by floods to bookmark the Agriculture Victoria Food and Advice Page. This page is updated regularly and has…
Agriculture Victoria animal health and welfare staff are providing hands-on help to pig owners to develop an on-farm biosecurity plan. Click here to read more.
The VFF Grains Council has requested the VFF Acting Returning Officer call for nominations in the 2023 Grains Council Elections. Nominations are now open to fill vacancies representing the following positions of: The VFF Constitution requires two financial members of…
A big thank you to those who have tuned in to our recent 2022 VFF Election Forums. For those who couldn’t tune in live or wish to watch it again, click below to watch a recording: A reminder, you can…