There’s no shortage of issues within the planning, environment and climate change space at the moment. Read below to see the latest update from the VFF. RENEWABLE ENERGY AND TRANSMISSION The VFF is embarking on work to develop proposals to…
We’re calling for a number of key government commitments to ensure farmers have confidence and certainty following last month’s shock announcement to lift the unprotection order for dingos in north west Victoria. VFF President Emma Germano in a recent meeting…
The Victorian Government’s fast-tracking of renewable energy projects by accelerating planning approvals is a slap in the face after years of sham consultation with farming communities. VFF President Emma Germano said the green-lighting of major renewable projects adds to a…
There’s no shortage of issues for Victorian farmers in the planning, environment and climate change space. Please see the latest update from the VFF on the areas we continue to focus on: Transmission plan Victorian Government has committed to transmission…
From supermarket price gouging, flood recovery and chaos at our ports, farmers are fed up with political point scoring and little action that leads us up the road to nowhere. The below is written by VFF President Emma Germano and…
The says farming communities are being prevented from participating in the process for assessing the environmental risk of mining and energy projects leading to bad outcomes for food production. VFF President Emma Germano said concerns raised by farmers impacted by…
We’re encouraging farmers to help inform the Victorian Government plan for transmission development across the state. The new government agency charged with planning future transmission projects, VicGrid has released an online survey and mapping tool to help determine where future…
We’re concerned not enough is being done to protect the rights of landholders when it comes to the development and operation of transmission lines across farmland. VFF President Emma Germano said the Essential Service Commission’s (ESC) newly released Land Access…
The European Commission has announced the renewal of glyphosate authorisation for an additional 10 years, a significant decision for the agricultural sector worldwide. Glyphosate, a key herbicide in modern farming, plays a crucial role in managing crop health and productivity.…
In preparation for this year’s harvest, the VFF partnered with the CFA (Country Fire Association) to host a webinar on Wednesday 18 October for all farmers. Victoria is one of the most fire-prone areas in the world. Confirmation from the…
We’ve welcomed clarification that we sought from the Victorian Government on the potential application of the Vacant Residential Land Tax to farm properties in regional Victoria. Following Treasurer Tim Pallas’ announcement that the government would extend the vacancy tax to…
Farmers are concerned that the Victorian Government is failing to plan for bushfires on the state’s agricultural industries ahead of an expected dangerous fire season. VFF President Emma Germano said the government’s recently released draft bushfire management strategy had failed…