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…
What’s happening in the VFF Farm Business and Transport. Our team has been busy working across a number of issues for Victorian farmers. STATE BUDGET SUBMISSION The 2024-2025 Victorian State Budget will be released on May 7, 2024. The VFF…
The VFF has proposed the creation of an innovative capital expenditure fund for farmers as part of its wish list ahead of next month’s Victorian State Budget. VFF President Emma Germano said the proposal was amongst a raft of asks…
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 VFF team are hard at work tackling a number of issues important to Victorian farmers. Please read the below commodity issues the team can provide you with an update on: Dairy Dairy Code of Conduct The Commonwealth Department of…
There’s plenty happening in the VFF workforce and social policy space at the moment. Please read the latest from the VFF team: Closing loopholes legislation The first half of the Closing Loopholes Bill was passed through parliament in late 2023.…
The VFF team have been busy working on a number of key issues for members. Please read below to learn more about what’s happening in the VFF Farming Systems space: Animal Care and Protection Bill The Victorian Government is reforming…
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…
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…
Join us for what promises to be one of the premier events on Victoria’s grains calendar at the 2024 VFF Grains Conference in Horsham. WHERE– Horsham Golf Club DATES/TIMES Sunday 25th February 2024- Welcome Dinner: 6pm – 9pm Monday 26th…
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.…