The United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (VFF UDV) Policy Council Elections are now open for nominations for a number of positions throughout Victoria. Nominations are sought for the VFF UDV President vacancy and roles representing theregions of Northern (formally UDV Regions…
There is less than one week for you to make sure you are compliant with the law and register tyres used in silage production. From Saturday 1 July 2023, farmers need to hold a no-cost registration (B04) if they are using and/or storing…
Welcome to your 2023 VFF UDV Vice-President Election information hub, featuring all your need-to-know details. At the close of nominations, the two following nominations were received for the position of VFF UDV Vice-President: Craig Dwyer & Bernie Free Craig Dwyer…
UDV Policy Council Friday 16 June. UDV Policy Council met on Friday 16 June at Farrer House. Policy Council received reports from a number of key stakeholders, including Dairy Australia, Australian Dairy Farmers and South Australian Dairyfarmers Association and dealt…
Don’t miss your chance to secure your ticket to one of Victoria’s premier agricultural events at this year’s 2023 VFF Annual Conference and Dinner at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 24 and 25. Join fellow farmers, industry leaders and…
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…