The VFF UDV Policy Council has requested that the VFF Returning Officer call for nominations for the 2023 UDV Elections. Nominations are now open to fill vacancies for the following roles for a two (2) year period: The VFF Constitution…
VFF UDV Policy Council met on Tuesday 21 February 2023 at the Dairy Australia offices in Melbourne. A number of changes to the membership of Policy Council were dealt with. Outgoing Policy Councillor Gordon Nicholas (Region 4) was acknowledged by…
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.…
In October the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning (DELWP) released an independent report into the social and economic impacts of the Basin Plan in Victoria. The report identified the Northern Victorian dairy industry as being severely impacted by the Plan, something…
Candidates for the Australian Dairy Farmers Board were hosted by the VFF/UDV for an online candidate forum on Tuesday 15 November. Discussion was led by VFF/UDV President Mark Billing, with candidates Rick Gladigau, Ian Morris and Glenn Britnell participating. You…
VFF/UDV is encouraging dairy farm employees to take part in Fonterra Australia Suppliers Council’s (FASC) ‘Proud to be a Dairy Farmer’ program which will be running again between 21-23 February 2023. This program is run by FASC in conjunction with…
Farmers have a new tool to protect their properties and animals from unauthorised trespass and biosecurity threats following the implementation of the Livestock Management Regulations 2022. The regulations came into effect on 31 August 2022 and follow the successful passage…
Farmers will no longer need EPA licences when using 5000 or more tyres to weigh down silage. After more than than two years of consultation between Dairy Australia, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Environment (DELWP), the EPA and…
The Australian Government has banned personal meat imports in response advocacy by the VFF and supporting organisations that sought to ban all food coming with internationals travellers into Australia. In July, the VFF was one of the first farmer groups…
VFF Member Sarah Parker has received the 2022 Rural Community Leader of the Year award at the Australian Farmer of the Year Awards ceremony held in Canberra on 8 September. Sarah and her husband Raymond run a dairy farm and…
The Victorian Farmers Federation and United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (VFF UDV) has announced casual vacancy appointments for the role of VFF UDV President and Vice-President following a recent VFF UDV Policy Council meeting. Effective immediately, Larpent farmer Mark Billing has…
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) and Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) have been detected in countries close to Australia. We want livestock producers to be prepared, vigilant and on the lookout. What is Lumpy skin disease?LSD is a serious disease of cattle and…
