We’ve welcomed the Victorian Government’s Biosecurity Control funding announcement that enables the VFF Stock Sense biosecurity initiative to continue operating for another year.  The funding includes $395,000 from the Cattle fund and $395,000 from the Sheep and Goat fund and will allow…
Agriculture Victoria is seeking up-to-date data to better understand how wild dogs and dingoes are affecting Victorian livestock farmers. The Livestock Predation Survey will collect data from farmers about incidents of livestock predation by wild dogs and dingoes on their…
We’ve welcomed the partnership between Agriculture Victoria and Halter in trialling the use of virtual fencing technology at the government’s Ellinbank Smartfarm.  VFF President Emma Germano said the move was a forward step towards making the technology accessible to…
The VFF’s livestock biosecurity and welfare initiative, Stock Sense, is experiencing record high attendance at its Victorian events and workshops, reflecting a growing appetite amongst producers and the community for its resources. VFF Livestock President Scott Young said initiative has…
We had the pleasure of recently hosting a delegation of officials from the Brazilian Government who are visiting Australia to learn more about our world-class traceability framework and processes to help inform them of their system back home. We shared…
There has been a detection of avian influenza at two Victorian poultry farms. The first infected property near Meredith is confirmed to have the H7N3 strain of avian influenza and the second infected property near Terang is confirmed H7N9. These…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) acknowledges the Greens’ support in opposing the government’s proposed Biosecurity Protection Levy (BPL). This support is the result of collective efforts from the agriculture sector, with the Greens recognising that the government should not be…
The VFF says the federal Labor government’s decision to ban live sheep sea exports could have dire consequences for Victorian farmers and demonstrates a complete lack of understanding of the entire agricultural industry. VFF President Emma Germano said the move has sent…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says today’s state budget was amissed opportunity to invest in Victorian agriculture, drive productivity and propelVictoria’s economy. VFF President Emma Germano said despite today’s announcement, agricultureremains ready to drive a prosperous economy. “Regional Victorian’s have…
It’s been all go in the VFF Farming Systems space, with the team working on a number of issues. ANIMAL CARE & PROTECTION BILL In March, the VFF submitted its response to the Victorian Government’s draft Animal Care and Protection Bill, working…
The VFF has contacted Victorian crossbench senators urging them to support Victorian farmers in opposition to the Albanese Government’s proposed Biosecurity Protection Levy (BPL). This action follows the recent introduction of BPL legislation to the Commonwealth Parliament. The VFF has…
The Victorian Government is proposing changes to animal welfare laws through its Animal Care and Protection draft Bill. The draft Bill is currently out for public consultation and can be viewed on the Engage Victoria website. We’ve created a submission template for…