We’re urging both farmers and decision makers to prepare for drier conditions as the first seasonal outlook by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) points to reduced farm outputs later this season. VFF President Emma…
VFF President Emma Germano told recent Victorian Parliament inquiry that using land tax to replace stamp duty on property sales is not the answer. Speaking to the Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee’s Inquiry into Land Transfer Duty, she said…
A huge thank you to those who helped submit to AEMO on its consultation on the proposed VNI-West transmission infrastructure project. The response from the farming community across the Central North of Victoria has been wonderful with AEMO having received…
More than 300 people attended a recent VFF St Arnaud Branch meeting regarding the VNI West Transmission Project, highlighting the level of interest from the community. VFF President Emma Germano said the turnout demonstrated the huge interest from locals in…
Over 170 landowners packed the St Arnaud Town Hall for a community forum hosted by the VFF in response to the VNI West project. The forum was supported by the Northern Grampians Shire Council with Mayor Cr Kevin Erwin moderating…
At its December meeting, the VFF Policy Council has adopted policies on:
The Essential Services Commission is currently developing an enforceable code of practice in relation to how electricity transmission companies access land. This code of practice will place enforceable obligations on electricity transmission companies when they access land under section 93…
The East Gippsland Rural Strategy is open for comment until 3 February 2023. The VFF encourages farmers in East Gippsland Shire to read the draft strategy and ensure that it understands the agricultural sector and to ensure policy enhances the…
Farmers are being encouraged to have their say on new legislation governing biosecurity in Victoria. The Victorian Government has released a discussion paper for public feedback which will guide reform to biosecurity laws. A key target of the reform is…
VFF President Emma Germano joined Minister for Agriculture the Hon. Gayle Tierney MP and other industry leaders for the launch of Victoria’s Agriculture and Climate Change Statement at the Ellinbank SmartFarm on Wednesday 7 September 2022. The statement (which has…
The VFF is preparing a submission to Victorian Transmission Investment Framework (VTIF) Preliminary Design Consultation Paper. We have repeatedly called for a statewide plan for renewable energy, transmission and distribution in a way that is fair and affordable. The VFF…
Over the past few months the number of potential riverside camping sites being inspected and opened is increasing. VFF is discussing issues and concerns raised by our members with senior public land staff and the Minister for Environment. As we…